The Marlborough Marathon 4th December 2010
Welcome to the inaugural Marlborough Marathon Saturday the 4th of December 2010! It's been a long time in the planning and now we want to welcome you to our little piece of paradise for a truly memorable run.
The start/finish is in historic Seymour Square set virtually in the middle of Blenheim and surrounded by the beautifully manicured Seymour Square gardens. As a runner or walker you will have a choice of 21.1km, (half)10.05km (quarter) or 5.025km (eighth) and for the hard out weekend warriors and elite there is the full measured 42.2km marathon course for the runners. To check out the course maps click here.
We promise that for all distances there will be no more than 200 metres of running through suburbia as you head out onto the Taylor River access system. This access way has been purpose built by the Marlborough District Council as a link for walkers and runners to rural Marlborough. Within just a few kilometres of the start you will be able to appreciate the stunning countryside and vineyards of New Zealand's wine growing capital. We do pretty well in the sunshine stakes too, sharing the national sunshine hours title with our near neighbours Nelson.
Not only will you be running a glorious course in superb surroundings, you'll also be eligible for loads of high value giveaways and spot prizes. Your entry will make a difference to the local community as $5 per entry will go to go to local charities, schools and clubs.