www.mackhalfmarathon.co.nz

Mackenzie Half Marathon

Name: Mackenzie Half Marathon
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Fairlie

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flag New Zealand

calendar_today 18 Jul, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Embrace the rich Scottish heritage and stunning alpine scenery of the Fairlie Lions Mackenzie Half Marathon on Saturday, July 18th, 2026. This truly unique community event guides you through the picturesque Fairlie Basin on a trail course featuring river paths, gravel roads, and rewarding hill climbs, with some sections exclusively accessible on race day. In a charming tribute to its roots, half marathon participants are welcomed at the hilltop with a celebratory dram of whisky. More than just a run, it's a local tradition where your entry directly supports the Fairlie Lions' vital community projects. Choose from the signature 21.1km, a 10km River Dip, or family-friendly shorter distances for an unforgettable, heartwarming adventure.

Races Offered

10km ‘River Dip’ Walk/run

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Trail running

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11:00

Hole in One 2.5km Fun Run/Walk

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 2.5K

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Type — Trail running

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11:15

5.5km ‘Flat Jack’

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5.5K

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Type — Trail running

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199 days remaining

Half Marathon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Trail running

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199 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Fairlie.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 0.7° / 8.8°

wb_sunny -3.0° / 5.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.0 /

water_drop 79.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 0.7° / 8.8°

wb_sunny -3.0° / 5.8°

air 8.0 km/h

water_drop 79.2%

About Fairlie

Fairlie is a quiet rural town in the Mackenzie District in South Canterbury, New Zealand. It has one of the nicest and cleanest public toilets in New Zealand - with underfloor heating!