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Auckland, New Zealandsince 1992Choose the distanceTap a distance: the course, fees, times and rules below update for that race.
At a glance
Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon 2026 takes place on 1 November 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Distances: 42.195 km, 21.098 km, 11 km, 5 km. Start at 06:00 from King Edward Parade, Devonport.
- Date
- Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Start
- King Edward Parade, Devonport
- Finish
- Victoria Park, Fanshawe Street
- Distances
- Marathon · 42.195 km · Competitive
- Half marathon · 21.098 km · Competitive
- 11km Traverse · Competitive
- Family 5km · Non-competitive
- Start times
- Maratona 06:00 · Mezza maratona 06:50 · 11km Traverse 08:40 · Family 5km 11:00
- Registration
- Registration open · Register now ↗
- Organiser
- Runaway
- Official website
- aucklandmarathon.co.nz ↗
- Edition
- since 1992
- Series
- Boston qualifier · World Marathon Majors qualifier
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The race
The Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon is New Zealand's biggest running event and has been part of Auckland life since 1992: in 2026 it celebrates 35 years. It takes place on Sunday 1 November 2026.
The signature moment is the crossing of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, with views over the Waitematā Harbour and Rangitoto Island. The marathon and half start on King Edward Parade in Devonport, on the North Shore, and finish in Victoria Park in the city centre; both are AIMS certified.
The programme includes the marathon (6:00 start), the half marathon (6:50), the 11km Traverse (8:40), the 5km (11:00), the 2.2km Kids Marathon and a wheelchair division. Every marathon and half marathon finisher receives a medal.
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Course
The marathon starts on the Devonport waterfront (King Edward Parade), runs through Takapuna and onto the Northern Busway to the Auckland Harbour Bridge, with views of the Waitematā and Rangitoto.
After descending into the city, the course loops past Westhaven Marina and the Viaduct Harbour, then follows the waterfront out and back to St Heliers Bay before finishing in Victoria Park. The first half is rolling, the second flat and fast with two small bridge rises.
The half marathon follows the same route from Devonport over the bridge, then passes Westhaven Marina and the Wynyard Quarter to Victoria Park. The busway and motorway are open to runners on race day only.
What's included
- Finisher medal
- Chip timing
Rules and requirements
Ages and time limits
- marathon: 18 on race day, time limit 7 hours with intermediate cut-offs
- half marathon: 16, time limit 4 hours
Rules
- no wheeled conveyances (bikes, rollerblades, prams, skateboards), except in the wheelchair division
- start times and courses may change depending on road conditions
Withdrawals and refunds
Withdrawing athletes can get a partial refund only by the set dates: 45% until 9 August 2026 and 22% until 20 September 2026. After that, fees are non-refundable; extras paid to third parties (bib postage, medal engraving) are generally not refunded.
