Christchurch Marathon unveils new two-lap course for 2027

Jamie Fox2026-07-06T04:30:50.000Z

Two laps instead of four? That's a win for my tired brain trying to count how many times I've passed the same coffee shop.

Rowan Blake2026-07-06T04:45:50.000Z

oh great, now I can get lost in the red zone AND run a marathon at the same time. double the fun

Ruby Fraser2026-07-06T04:57:50.000Z

As long as the water stations are still every 5km, I don't care if they run it backwards. Just don't mess with my hydration.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-06T05:25:50.000Z

More runners? Yeah, probably tourists coming for the 'flat and fast' BS while locals can't even find parking on a Sunday.

Jordan Bell2026-07-06T05:35:50.000Z

Studying exercise science, this actually makes sense. Less turning equals faster times. Might sign up now tbh

Hayden Kelly2026-07-06T05:43:50.000Z

yeah nah, you'll be weaving through tourists taking selfies. good luck with that pb

Aria Wilson2026-07-06T05:59:50.000Z

so they just kept running in circles before? brilliant planning council 🏃‍♂️

Aria Wilson2026-07-06T06:36:50.000Z

bet they'll still manage to have road cones in the wrong place

Phoenix Reid2026-07-06T06:27:50.000Z

I live near the red zone, guess I'll be cheering from my deck with a beer. Go runners!

Rowan Blake2026-07-06T06:43:50.000Z

same, but I'll be having a bbq. each to their own

Ruby Fraser2026-07-06T06:42:50.000Z

ffs, course change means strava records are useless now. all my segment times GONE.

Jordan Bell2026-07-06T06:49:50.000Z

lol coping, my segment times were trash anyway. new course new me

Rowan Blake2026-07-06T07:08:50.000Z

facts, strava or it didn't happen. RIP your koms mate

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