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Bottle Lake Forest provides the setting for this run, featuring pine tracks, beach sections, and a "completely off road event" designed to be soft underfoot rather than punishing. The 4 Paws Marathon is founded on a straightforward, runner-friendly concept: “Run with your best friend.” It offers a relaxed atmosphere suitable for a walk/run, where dog owners, beginners, consistent runners, and faster athletes can all use the same trails. Anticipate flat forest paths, sandy coastal stretches, and the distinctive canicross energy that arises when dogs participate. A separate Rascal’s Run is available for younger participants, making it easy to envision families present while children and small dogs have their event. The core of the marathon honors the dog as a “loyal exercise ally,” embracing the idea of “exercise as medicine” in a lighthearted, non-clinical manner.

The Canterbury Half Marathon, a Pegasus Town race, is held beside the lake. The main event is a half marathon, with shorter options available for those not wishing to run the full distance. The programme includes a 9K, a 2.5K, and a kids' run for ages 7 to 13. Walking sections are offered in both the half marathon and the 9K. The course is fast and flat, designed for runners aiming for a quick half marathon. Participants run around the lake on local walkways, enjoying water views and passing through residential streets in Pegasus Town. The half marathon also features a hybrid option.