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Buller Gorge Marathon

Name: Buller Gorge Marathon
Start: 2026-02-14
End: 2026-02-14
Location: Westport

location_city Westport

flag New Zealand

calendar_today 14 Feb, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Discover the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's most scenic marathon at the Buller Gorge Marathon on February 14th, 2026. This iconic point-to-point journey guides you through the stunning Buller Gorge, tracing the powerful Buller River from the dramatic Hawks Crag to the finish line in Westport. Choose your challenge with a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, or Team Relay, each offering a uniquely immersive experience in this world-class landscape. Feel the thrill of a course that combines undulating highways with a famously gentle climb, all set against a backdrop of pristine wilderness. Prepare for an unforgettable athletic adventure where every stride is surrounded by epic South Island grandeur. Your place in this legendary run awaits.

Races Offered

10K

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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Half Marathon

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Half Marathon Walk

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Marathon

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Marathon Relay

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Westport.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.7° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 12.4° / 19.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.1 /

water_drop 82.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.7° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 12.4° / 19.9°

air 10.1 km/h

water_drop 82.2%

About Westport

Westport is the main town of the Buller District, in the northern part of the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Westport has spectacular beaches at its back door, and the mighty Buller River, the largest river by volume in NZ, runs right beside the town. Breathtaking views of the Paparoa Mountains and the Brunner Range are the backdrop for this scenic town. Outdoor adventures abound, coupled with fabulous eateries and hospitable locals.