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This event took place on 10 Jul, 2026 (Fri)
Friday 10 July 2026
Matariki King and Queen of the Mountain
Auckland, Owairaka Athletics, Memorial Park, Mt Roskill
The race
About this course
The Owairaka King and Queen of the Mountain event features a course that ascends and descends Puketāpapa / Mt Roskill, offering participants a scenic experience with views of the surrounding Auckland landscape.
This event coincides with Matariki celebrations, fostering a sense of community and cultural connection. After the race, participants are invited to enjoy tea and soup, creating a relaxed atmosphere for socializing and reflecting on the run.
Multiple options cater to various fitness levels, including a walk and different running distances, making it accessible for families and younger participants. The inclusion of a shorter distance specifically for tamariki promotes youth engagement in the local running community.
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Distances
5K walk
5km
5K run
5km
Kids 2.5K (under 16 years)
2.5km
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).
Getting there
Event location
744 Sandringham Road, Wesley, Auckland 1041, 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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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