This event takes participants on a 21.1km journey of Marlborough wine, taking you between the rows of Marlborough's vineyards for a unique chance to get up close and personal with Marlborough's famous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes.
For one day a year 25 generous Marlborough landowners grant us access through their properties and give you the opportunity to run, walk and soak up the vistas of Marlborough's Wairau Valley. Without their permission, this event wouldn't be possible. Please visit the Super Heroes page for a list of these generous people and companies.
The 21.1km off-road run or walk captures the very essence of Marlborough: vines for miles, stunning scenery and the golden hues of autumn. Previous participants often cite the 5km section along the banks of the Wairau River as a highlight.
As you make your way around the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon course, you’ll pass through vineyards owned by some of Marlborough’s best known wine companies, including:
*Saint Clair Family Estate
* Cloudy Bay
* Wither Hills
* Allan Scott Family Estate
* Wairau River Wines
* Starborough
* Morton Estate Ltd
* Babich Wines
* Stoneleigh
* Drylands
* Giesen Wines
Afterwards
Following your journey you’ll be rewarded with a trophy bottle of Saint Clair Family Estate wine (but only if you're over 18 years of age!), and a booklet that tells the story of Marlborough wine in a little more detail.
Stick around after the race and laze the afternoon away with family and friends enjoying the cafe-style food and Saint Clair wines available, and be sure to join us at the Marlborough Convention Centre to celebrate your achievement with family and friends on Saturday evening. Further details of the evening function will follow soon after the New Year.
Limited Entries
Entries are limited to 2000 participants, and for each of the previous four years that this event has been held entries have sold out early February.
We hope to see you on Saturday 14th May 2011.
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