Race Info

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 & WAVE STARTS

In order to ensure a smooth and safe start for all athletes, seeded start zones will be in place at the start line of each event. In addition, the One NZ 11km Traverse, 5km and Barfoot & Thompson Kids Marathon will all operate with wave starts. Entrants are asked to assemble in the appropriate zone depending on their expected finish time. All walkers must start from the back to ensure runners are not hindered. Please look for the expected finish time signage marked in the start area.

TIMING

Timing mats will be located at all start lines and at the finish line. 

Additionally, Barfoot & Thompson Marathon entrants will receive a split time at 10km, 15km, 31km, the bottom and top of the bridge and at the half way point.

Garmin Half Marathon entrants will receive a split time at 10km and 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 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.

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 29 October 2023 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 The Cloud 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.

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!