Diabetes NZ’s mission Ensure every person living in Aotearoa New Zealand with diabetes or at risk of diabetes has equitable access to affordable, quality diabetes care and education, but we can’t do this without the help of generous, supportive and helpful Kiwis like you!

Type 1 Diabetes is a serious, life threatening, life-long condition. Generally diagnosed in childhood or early adolescence, T1D can pose significant challenges for young people and their families as they move to self-management for serious physical health risks, mental and emotional wellbeing stresses, financial pressure, and difficulty fitting condition management around their lives.

This year with your support we are fundraising to support our Youth, Families, newly diagnosed with diabetes and their communities in the area.

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Events Details:

Sunday 24 August 2025

Choose from the Half Marathon, 10km, 5.5km or Kids 2km.

Walkers and runners both welcome!

LOCATION

Bottle Lake Forest is about 10 km north-east of central Christchurch, in Burwood, adjacent to the coast. The main entrance and car park is off Waitikiri Drive, off Burwood Road, via either Marshlands or Burwood.

You will need to bring your own cup or bottle to the event to fill up at aid stations.

https://www.forestrunfest.co.nz/