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McLeans Forest Run
The McLeans Forest Run is back for its second year!
Explore McLeans Forest
Explore McLeans Forest in the heart of the Waimakariri River Regional Park and experience the forest in a whole new way.
Runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to take part, with a choice of three distances designed to suit everyone from first-timers through to seasoned runners and walkers.
3 Distances
Something for everyone
Run or Walk
All abilities welcome
Forest Trails
McLeans Forest
Your Race, Your Pace
Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying time on the trails, the McLeans Forest Run offers a scenic, well-supported course through this unique riverside park.
Discover the Forest
The course routes take in a mixture of established walking tracks, gravel park trails and mixed-use walking and cycling tracks throughout McLeans Forest.
Choose Your Distance
Choose your challenge and be part of the second edition of the McLeans Forest Run.
Half Marathon
Early Bird
Till 20 Jan 2027
$80 NZD
Standard
21 Jan 2027 – 2 June 2027
$90 NZD
late entry
3 Jun 2027 – 2 Jul 2027
$95 NZD
Register Now10 KM
Early Bird
Till 20 Jan 2027
$50 NZD
Standard
21 Jan 2027 – 2 June 2027
$60 NZD
late entry
3 Jun 2027 – 2 Jul 2027
$65 NZD
Register Now5 KM
Early Bird
Till 20 Jan 2027
$25 NZD
Standard
21 Jan 2027 – 2 June 2027
$35 NZD
late entry
3 Jun 2027 – 2 Jul 2027
$40 NZD
Register NowAll prices are in NZD.
Important Registration Notice
Registrations received from midday 23 June onwards will receive a generic race bib that will not include personalised details.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Regional Park Events |duty.ranger@ecan.govt.nz