Sunday 1 November 2026
Runaway Auckland Marathon
Auckland, Devonport to Victoria Park
The race
About this course
This running event features a variety of distances to accommodate a range of participants, including a Marathon, Half Marathon, 11km Traverse, 5km Challenge, and a Kids’ Marathon.
The Full and Half Marathon courses begin in Devonport, guiding runners through Takapuna and onto the Northern Busway. A notable highlight is the crossing of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, offering expansive views of the Waitematā Harbour and Rangitoto Island. After descending into the city, the routes split at Westhaven Marina, with Half Marathon participants concluding at Victoria Park near the central business district. Marathon runners continue on an out-and-back segment along the waterfront to St Heliers Bay before returning to the city. Both courses are IAAF and AIMS certified, ensuring adherence to international standards.
The 11km course also includes a crossing over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, starting from Smales Farm, while the 5km Challenge begins at Wynyard Quarter and merges with part of the Marathon route through the city before reaching the finish line.
The atmosphere is enhanced by the “Party in the Park” post-race function, which features a corporate marquee village alongside various entertainment options, fostering community spirit and celebration.
Pick your race
Distances
Marathon
42.2km
Marathon Wheelchair
42.2km
Half Marathon
21.1km
11K
11km
5K
5km
Kids' 2.2K
2.2km
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
The course
Race routes
Interactive Strava map with elevation profile and GPX data.
This map is based on a past edition of the event. The route for the upcoming edition may be different — check the official website.
Getting there
Event location
2 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland 0624, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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