More energy
on the Avon
A city loop built to feel out NOVABLAST 6's next-level energy return and GT-2000 15's steady stride — on the streets that shape the new Christchurch Marathon course.
One river, four turns
The loop mirrors sections of the new Christchurch Marathon course along the Avon — every bridge is a turnaround, so you pick your distance and everyone finishes together.
All distances are out-and-back loops from Hagley Park — run 5K or run all 20K, no one's left chasing a pace group.
Two shoes, one loop
Not opposites — a pairing. Swap between them mid-route and feel the difference for yourself.
Novablast 6
FF BLAST MAX foam underfoot for next-level energy return — built for the stretches where you want the road to give something back.
GT-2000 15
Structured support and a smooth, reliable transition — built for the miles where consistency matters more than pop.
Complementary, not competing — run in one, swap to the other at your turnaround
Consider it the unofficial launch party
Same river, same bridges, same ground the marathon field will cover on race day. Come test the shoes on the course before it's the course.