Race Info
Race Rules
EVENT EXCLUSIONS
After careful consideration and in consultation with local authorities, due to health, safety and logistical concerns on the course, all forms of wheeled conveyance including but not limited to wheelchairs (excluding racing wheelchairs in the Wheelchair Marathon), cycles, rollerblades, prams/buggies, skateboards etc are not permitted to enter or participate in the Barfoot & Thompson Marathon, Garmin Half Marathon or One NZ 11km Traverse.
Accompanying animals are not allowed on the course.
Non-registered persons are not allowed to accompany participants in the event.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
In the interest of providing a safe and enjoyable event experience for all entrants please take into account the following;
- Keep to the left of the course to allow people to pass on the right
- Be courteous to your fellow participants at all times
- Please obey instructions from race officials, volunteers and traffic management at all times
- If you choose to wear earbuds or headphones, please turn off any active noise-cancelling function so you can hear verbal instructions and be alerted to hazards
SEEDED START GROUPS
In order to ensure a smooth and safe start for all athletes, seeded start groups will be in place at the start line of each race. Upon registering for the event, all entrants are asked to select the coloured start group that’s right for them based on their estimated finish time. At the start line, please follow signage and gather at your appropriate coloured start zone - your start group colour will be printed on your race bib. All walkers must start from the back to ensure runners are not hindered. Don’t worry, your time will only begin as you cross the start and finish line timing mats!
TIMING
Timing mats will be located at all start lines and at the finish line.
Additionally, Barfoot & Thompson Marathon, Garmin Half Marathon and One NZ 11km Traverse athletes will receive a split time every 5km, as well as at the bottom and top of the bridge.
Disposable timing chips are attached to the back of your race number and will record your time. Timing chips do not need to be returned.
All timing results will be published on the event website and race app.
COMPETITION RULES
The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon Presented by ASICS is run under Drug Free Sport NZ Authority Regulations and the competitive and administrative rules of Athletics New Zealand. Athletes should read and understand these rules and regulations prior to race day. Failure to adhere to these rules and regulations may result in disqualification from the event.
Aid Stations
Athletes are well supported with aid stations located on course for all distances.
There will be 11 aid stations on the marathon course (6 of these also provide flat cola), 5 on the half marathon course, 3 on the 11km course and 2 on the 5km course. Please refer to course maps for aid station locations.
Aid stations will provide water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration, toilet facilities and first aid. For more information on PURE Electrolyte Hydration click here. The 2024 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS will have PURE Electrolyte Lemon and PURE Electrolyte Superfruits on course.
Red Bull will have an aid station at the 8km mark for 11km runners and 18km mark for half marathon and marathon runners.
Gear Bag Drop
There will be a bag drop service available at the start area of each race, except the Barfoot & Thompson Kids Marathon.
Only official event gear bags can be used at bag drop (i.e. not a sports bag) and must be accompanied by the race number bag tag sticker given at Athlete Check-in. Please ensure your race bag has the race tag sticker attached before you drop it off at the designated bag drop area. Any gear left at the start lines or discarded and left at any point on the course will be collected and donated to charity. You must NOT drop any gear at aid stations or anywhere on the course for later retrieval.
Your official event gear bag will be transported to the finish line at Victoria Park and will be available for you to collect when you complete your race. Please collect your bag by 1pm Sunday 3rd November 2024 before you leave the Event Hub. Any remaining gear will be donated to charity.
Please note, bags are left at owner's risk. Whilst the upmost is done to ensure your bag is safe, the event organisers are not responsible for any lost bag and/or items.
Personal Drinks
Athletes entered into the marathon or half marathon may drop their personal drinks off to Athlete Check-in and have them delivered to their selected Aid Station/s.
Personal drinks must be clearly labelled and delivered to Athlete Check-in at Viaduct Events Centre prior to 5:00pm on Saturday. Athletes are encouraged to mark bottles with a ribbon or colour for easy identification and may select which aid station personal drinks are delivered to.
No glass or metal bottles will be accepted.
Entertainment
There will be loads of entertainment on-course to help you through the kms.
If you've got a band, cultural or entertainment group with lots of energy and are keen to motivate the 15,000+ runners and walkers on course, then please email aucklandmarathon@ironman.com.
Applications close 3 October.
Pace Runners
There will be Pacers for participants wanting to run a specific time. Each Pacer will be wearing a blue Pacer t-shirt, balloon and a pace time on their race bib. The Pacers will be targeting the following finish times:
| Marathon | Half Marathon |
| 3hr | 1hr 30mins |
| 3hr 15mins | 1hr 40mins |
| 3hr 30mins | 1hr 50mins |
| 3hr 45mins | 2hr |
| 4hr | 2hr 10mins |
| 4hr 15mins | 2hr 20mins |
| 4hr 30mins | |
| 4hr 45mins | |
| 5hr |
Please note pace times depend on Pacer availability.
Spectator Info
To ensure your support crew, family and friends can see you out there on the event course and cheer you on, we have identified the best spectator viewing locations.
Click the link below to view the Spectator Map so you can familiarise yourself with the best way to get around the course and the access points for spectator locations.
SPECTATOR VIEWING locations MAP
MOBILE APP
The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented By ASICS App is a fantastic tool for both athletes and supporters. It includes key information on all that is happening at the event, including an athlete tracker so you can follow your friends. Download via your App store below.
SPECTATOR ACCESS
| Location | KM Mark | Details | Access Info |
| Devonport |
• Barfoot & Thompson Marathon start line |
See your athlete off from the start line in Devonport | Catch a spectator ferry from Birkenhead, Bayswater or Downtown terminals. If driving, make sure you're aware of the road closures - onstreet parking only |
| Akoranga Bus Station |
• Barfoot & Thompson Marathon - 12km |
Last chance to see your athlete before they enter onto the motorway and up over the Harbour Bridge | Enter the bus station from Esmonde Rd |
| Teal Park | • Barfoot & Thompson Marathon - 24km (outbound) & 39km (inbound) | See your athlete as the head out towards (and back from) the Eastern Bays | 10min walk via the Point Resolution Footbridge from Parnell Rose Garden, St Stephens Ave |
| Turnaround, St Heliers | • Barfoot & Thompson Marathon - 31.3km | Enjoy the on-course entertainment whilst you wait to see your athlete hit the turnaround point | Use the detour route to get to St Heliers Bay Rd |
EVENT DAY ROAD CLOSURES
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for the event. More information can be found here.
EVENT HUB
Join us at the finish line area to relax in the surrounds of Victoria Park. Here you can see participants finish, soak up the event atmosphere and indulge food and beverage options. We have invited a variety of food truck vendors along to keep your full and hydrated throughout the day so you can sit back, relax and enjoy!
