* Prices vary during Early Bird or Late Entry period

This iconic event, organised by the Wanganui Harrier Club for 22 years, is now gearing up for its 23rd year and will take place on Sunday, the 6th of December 2026. Our event usually features six exciting races: the Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5km, 5km Relay, and the Kids 1.2km Fun Run, but this year we are proud to be hosting the Athletics NZ Marathon Chapionships in addition to our regular line-up.

The course, known for its picturesque route along the river and over Whanganui's Dublin, Cobham, and City Bridges, is officially certified and recognised worldwide. The PAK'nSAVE 3 Bridges Marathon serves as the primary source of funding for the Wanganui Harrier Club, a family-oriented organisation dedicated to providing affordable memberships for the Whanganui community. The proceeds from this event support various club activities, including subsidised trips and youth participation in events like the North Island Cross-Country Champs and Athletics NZ National events.

In 2025, we welcomed over 1,500 participants, with the majority of our events selling out. Building on this success, we aim to further accelerate our growth and momentum in 2026.

• Full Marathon - Early bird $60.00 (until 30 Sep 2026 - Standard entry fee $80)
• Athletics NZ Marathon Champs - Early bird $85.00 (until 30 Sep 2026 - Standard entry fee $105)
• Half Marathon - Early bird $50.00 (until 30 Sep 2026 - Standard entry fee $70)
• Quarter Marathon - Early bird $35.00 (until 30 Sep 2026 - Standard entry fee $50)
• 5km - Early bird $25.00 (until 30 Sep 2026 - Standard entry fee $35)
• Kids 1.2km - Early bird $10.00 (until 30 Sep 2026 - Standard entry fee $15)
• 5km Relay (4 people) - Early bird $60.00 (until 30 Sep 2026 - Standard entry fee $80)

Online entries close at midnight on Friday 27 November. If spaces are still available, late entries will be accepted (late entry fees apply) at Race Pack Collection -- Location TBC -- on Saturday 5th December or at Kowhai Park on Sunday 30 November (up until 1 hour before each event start time). Please be aware, in 2025 many events sold out.

All races start and finish at Kowhai Park, except the 1.2km Fun-Run-Athon, which starts at the Whanganui Motor Boat Clubrooms on ANZAC Parade.

As a qualifying race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships, participants in the PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon can compete to earn ranking points to be invited to the 2026 AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships.