🇳🇿Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Marathon
Oct 25, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
155 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Auckland's marathon is New Zealand's largest running event and features one of the world's great structural centrepieces: crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge on foot — something normally forbidden to pedestrians. The course starts near Sky Tower, crosses the harbour on the bridge's pedestrian walkway (added specially for race day), runs along Tamaki Drive's celebrated waterfront through Mission Bay, St Heliers, and Glen Innes, before returning through Parnell to the waterfront finish. The 155m of elevation includes the harbour bridge approach ramps and several rolling suburban sections. October is New Zealand spring — 14–20°C, excellent conditions. Auckland's waterfront finish, with Waitemata Harbour and the Sky Tower behind, is spectacular.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
13–21°C
Humidity
60–70%
Conditions
New Zealand spring — often sunny, occasional light rain
Wind
15–25 km/h Tasman Sea breeze
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