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A City Shines as Thousands Take to the Streets for the 2025 Auckland Marathon

1 November 2025

The sun beamed down on Tāmaki Makaurau this morning as more than 17,000 registered runners and walkers took the streets of New Zealand’s biggest city for the 34th edition of...

Brigid Dennehy in a Course Record and Daniel Balchin Win 2025 Auckland Marathon Titles

1 November 2025

Auckland’s Brigid Dennehy broke the longstanding women’s course record by more than three minutes on her way to back-to-back titles, while Otago’s Daniel Balchin returned to the top step of...

New Zealand’s Top Road Runners Gear Up for 2025 Auckland Marathon

29 October 2025

With the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS just days away, New Zealand’s top road runners are putting the final touches to their preparations for the 34th edition...

Hamilton Runner Set to Complete 200th Half Marathon

28 October 2025

At 79 years old, Hamilton runner Rod Gill is preparing to complete his 200th half marathon.

Auckland Marathon Returns as Thousands Prepare to Run the City

27 October 2025

More than 17,000 registered runners and walkers are preparing to take part in the 2025 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS this Sunday, 2 November.

Lydia MacNeil to Run First Auckland Marathon in Honour of Her Mum

23 October 2025

When 25-year-old Aucklander Lydia MacNeil lines up at the start of the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS on Sunday 2 November, she won’t just be chasing a...

City Comes Alive as Biggest Ever Auckland Marathon Takes to the Streets

3 November 2024

New Zealand’s biggest and most iconic running event returned to the streets of Auckland today, with a record number of participants choosing to run, walk, and dance their way through...

Brigid Dennehy and Oska Inkster-Baynes Claim 2024 Auckland Marathon Titles

3 November 2024

Auckland’s Brigid Dennehy and Christchurch’s Oska Inkster-Baynes took out the 2024 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS titles as the event returned to the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Former Auckland Marathon Champions Aim for Repeat Success

29 October 2024

New Zealand’s top road runners are gearing up to tackle the 2024 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS this Sunday, with the marathon field highlighted by four former champions.

Biggest Auckland Marathon in 10 Years Takes to the Streets this Sunday

28 October 2024

More than 17,000 registered participants are putting the final touches to their race day preparations as the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS returns this Sunday.