Lochmara Lodge Half Marathon 2026

The Lochmara Lodge Half Marathon begins with a boat trip. Participants board a Beachcomber Catamaran in Picton, cruising for approximately one hour to Anakiwa before the race. This is a small event in the Marlborough Sounds, limited to 200 participants, covering about 22K on the Queen Charlotte Track with a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff. The race takes place on a Saturday in November, and participants may run or walk, welcoming all abilities. The start is a short walk from Anakiwa, the location of New Zealand's Outward Bound. The course winds through beech forests, alongside bays, with sounds of birds, featuring twists, turns, climbs, and descents towards Lochmara Bay. The finish is at Lochmara Lodge. Finishers receive a gift from the organizers, have the option to purchase a barbecue lunch, attend prize giving, and then take a return boat to Picton. Prizes include cash for the winner, category awards, spot prizes, and fun prizes. A portion of the entry fee supports New Zealanders affected by Neuroendocrine cancers.