Get ready to take on the challenge of the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this annual event promises an unforgettable experience packed with surprises. With stunning vineyard views, live entertainment and an incredible course layout, you’ll have a great time at the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon. Join us at the start line and participate in this fantastic half marathon in the picturesque Wairau Valley in Marlborough.

Amazing Views

All participants of the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon have a front-row seat to enjoy the jaw-dropping scenery. The Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon course winds between rows of amber vineyards, up and over short-stop banks and alongside the mighty Wairau River. The course is 21km of mostly flat terrain, with around 4km on a sealed road. 

Fun Traditions

Over the years, the St Clair Half Marathon has become popular as a girls' weekend away, with many groups of participants having a hilarious time dressing up for the event. And look out for the Bayleys Friday Night Feast, a wonderful way to begin your stay in Blenheim!

While every Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon event challenges participants to push themselves to their physical limits, this one has more emphasis on enjoying the occasion. Relaxed competitors can enjoy delectable wine-inspired tasters along the way, including refreshing sauvignon blanc gelato. All marathon competitors celebrate with a bottle of Saint Clair's finest at the end of the half marathon!  

Ready to Enter?

If you consider yourself reasonably fit and looking for an excuse for a fabulous weekend away with friends, you'd be mad not to join the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon. The event features live entertainment, awesome food stops, lots of surprises and spectacular scenes from start to finish. Join us in stunning Marlborough, NZ — the wine and food mecca of the world. Get your entry in today!  

Vineyard Half Course Options

Getting to the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon

Need to hire a car for the event? You can fly into Blenheim or Nelson from almost anywhere in NZ. Or take the ferry from Wellington to Picton. Omega Rental Cars services both Blenheim and Nelson Airports as well as the Picton ferry terminal. However you choose to arrive, you can easily pick up a car rental to explore more of the incredible Marlborough region on the weekend. 

We offer 10% off our internet rates for the Saint Clair Half Marathon participants so watch this space to receive this special promo code. *Only valid at these locations (Blenheim Airport; Christchurch Airport; Nelson Airport; Picton Ferry; Wellington Airport; Wellington City)

The event starts and finishes at the Saint Clair Cellar Door & Café situated on the corner of Rapaura & Selmes Road. The drive takes roughly ten minutes from the centre of Blenheim or 15 minutes from Picton.

Running through the vines in Blenheim, wings highly recommended!

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