ABOUT US

The Longbeach Coastal Challenge started as a mountainbike only event in 2007. It is the once a year opportunity to ride, run and walk along this stunning piece of Canterbury coastline.

The event is run by a team of committed volunteers from the parents of Longbeach School and the members of the Hinds and Districts Lions Club. These two groups have come together to combine their experience and skills to produce an event that Mid Canterbury is proud of.

All funds raised from the Longbeach Coastal Challenge are evenly divided between Longbeach School and Hinds and Districts Lions Charitable Trust.   The Lions also donate a proportion of their funds to the Maia Health Foundation.

All of the organisers and marshalls on the day are volunteers.

Listed below is the main point of contact for your enquiries:

Chair of the Organising Committee & Sponsorship:  Bruce Kell
Deputy Chair & Promotion: Rachael Rickard
Site: Matt Galbraith
Track: Garry Brown
Finance:  Nicky Lamont
Secretary:  Janice McKay
Catering: Sarah Lovell 
Registration:  Amie Griffiths
Health & Safety: 

​All enquiries are to be directed to longbeachcoastalchallenge@gmail.com