The Coastal Five 2025 is a distinctive two-day running experience taking place from 15–16 November 2025 in the vibrant coastal city of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Designed to celebrate endurance and versatility, the event features five separate races across the weekend: a 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, a 4.5 km trail run, and a 1.6 km road mile. Participants can choose to run individual events or complete all five to conquer the full Coastal Five challenge, totaling the distance of a full marathon. Each course showcases the region’s natural beauty, from seaside boardwalks to forested trails and lively urban streets. With its welcoming atmosphere and varied terrain, the Coastal Five offers something for runners of all levels.
Races
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
15 November, 2025
The Coastal Five Half Marathon (21.1 km) is held on Saturday, 15 November 2025, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, as the opening race of the Coastal Five festival. Starting and finishing at Puke Ariki Landing, this scenic route follows the Coastal Walkway and Te Henui paths, offering mostly flat terrain with gentle hills through coastal and parkland settings
Race Date:
16 November, 2025
The Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10K is a challenging uphill trail race taking place on Sunday, 15=6 November 2025, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. This 10-kilometre event leads runners through forested trails and steep climbs within the scenic Pukeiti Gardens, offering a unique test of endurance amid lush native bushland.
Race Date:
15 November, 2025
The Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K is the second race of the Coastal Five event series, taking place on Saturday, 15 November 2025, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Set within the picturesque Pukekura Park, this 5 km race offers a scenic and engaging course ideal for runners of all levels.
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FAQs
What is the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
How long is the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
Where does the Coastal Five Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
The Coastal Five Half Marathon (21.1 km) is held on Saturday, 15 November 2025, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, as the opening race of the Coastal Five festival. Starting and finishing at Puke Ariki Landing, this scenic route follows the Coastal Walkway and Te Henui paths, offering mostly flat terrain with gentle hills through coastal and parkland settings
The Coastal Five Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Coastal Five Half Marathon takes place in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
The Coastal Five Half Marathon elevation gain is 70 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
The Coastal Five Half Marathon (21.1 km) is held on Saturday, 15 November 2025, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, as the opening race of the Coastal Five festival. Starting and finishing at Puke Ariki Landing, this scenic route follows the Coastal Walkway and Te Henui paths, offering mostly flat terrain with gentle hills through coastal and parkland settings
How long is the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
The Coastal Five Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Coastal Five Half Marathon take place?
The Coastal Five Half Marathon takes place in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
What is the elevation gain of the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
The Coastal Five Half Marathon elevation gain is 70 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Coastal Five Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
How long is the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
Where does the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
How can I prepare for the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
The Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10K is a challenging uphill trail race taking place on Sunday, 15=6 November 2025, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. This 10-kilometre event leads runners through forested trails and steep climbs within the scenic Pukeiti Gardens, offering a unique test of endurance amid lush native bushland.
The Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k is 10km long.
The Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k takes place in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
Runna classifies the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
The Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10K is a challenging uphill trail race taking place on Sunday, 15=6 November 2025, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. This 10-kilometre event leads runners through forested trails and steep climbs within the scenic Pukeiti Gardens, offering a unique test of endurance amid lush native bushland.
How long is the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
The Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k is 10km long.
Where does the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k take place?
The Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k takes place in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
What is the elevation gain of the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
Runna classifies the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Coastal Five Habit Health Pukeiti Climb 10k?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
How long is the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
Where does the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
How can I prepare for the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
The Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K is the second race of the Coastal Five event series, taking place on Saturday, 15 November 2025, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Set within the picturesque Pukekura Park, this 5 km race offers a scenic and engaging course ideal for runners of all levels.
The Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K is 5km long.
The Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K takes place in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
The Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K elevation gain is 57 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
The Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K is the second race of the Coastal Five event series, taking place on Saturday, 15 November 2025, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Set within the picturesque Pukekura Park, this 5 km race offers a scenic and engaging course ideal for runners of all levels.
How long is the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
The Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K take place?
The Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K takes place in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
What is the elevation gain of the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
The Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K elevation gain is 57 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Coastal Five Pukekura Park 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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