FAQs

Partial refunds are available for athlete withdrawal requests made up to 11:59pm (NZT) on 20 September 2026, to see if you are eligible for a partial refund, please view our Entry Polices here. To remain equitable among all athletes, refunds outside of the stated Entry Policies cannot be provided. 

Alternatively, you can transfer your entry to someone else through the official Person-to-Person transfer program on your  My Registration. Please note, to avoid fraudulent activity, all transfers must be processed through your  My Registration . 

This event does not have a deferral programme or the option to transfer to a different event. 

Yes, you can do this from your  My Registration – subject to availability in that distance. See our Entry Policies here for further details.

To transfer an entry to a friend, the initial registrant must log in to their My Registration select ‘Transfer Registration’ and follow the necessary steps. Please note: the receiving athlete will be sent a link to complete the registration and will need to pay for the entry (at the current entry price advertised at https://aucklandmarathon.co.nz/entry-info-header/entry-info/)in order for the transfer to process, then the original athlete will be refunded their entry fee less the $27NZD including all fees and taxes transfer fee.  

You can purchase event transport from your  My Registration, by clicking on ‘Purchase/View Transport Options Now’.

A receipt will have been emailed to you after the purchase was made. You can also view your receipt/s by logging in to your  My Registration.

Team registrations will be opening soon! Please keep an eye out on social media for the release of our 2026 packages

Students enjoy 15% off current entry prices at checkout. This offer is available to all school and tertiary students studying in New Zealand. Please bring a valid student ID to Athlete Check-in to confirm eligibility. Student pricing is available for a limited time and ends at 11:59pm NZT on 30 April 2026.

Someone else may collect your race pack on your behalf, provided they have a copy of your photo ID and registration confirmation email.

If you purchased your transport before the Thursday of event-week then your ticket will be printed onto your race bib. If you purchased transport after this date, then you will need to collect your ticket from the transport desk at Athlete Check-in.

No, all pre-purchased merchandise is collected from the merchandise area of the Sports Expo. 

You can pre-purchase a medal engraving tab during the registration process or at a later date from your My Registration. This tab will be engraved with your name and race time, and will be posted to you within 3 weeks following the event. Please allow for delays within the post

Your race day photos are available to view and purchase from Sportograf here.

We provide chartered event transport for the full marathon, half marathon and 11km – see here for details and how transport can be purchased. Unfortunately AT Hop cards cannot be used on these services. It is possible to be dropped off at the start lines, however due to the road closures in place, it is not recommended. For 5km or Kids Marathon participants we recommend making use of public transport or driving. See here for details on parking options in the CBD and start lines.

There are different start times for each distance. View the full event schedule here.

There will be a bag drop service available at the start area of each race, except the Kids Marathon. Only official gear bags (given at Athlete Check-in) can be used and must be accompanied by the bag tag sticker. Your bag will be transported to the finish line for you to collect. See here for further details.

We do not encourage you to wear headphones as you need to be able to hear instructions for course marshals and other event staff.

All children will be held at the end of the finish chute by event staff. To collect your child, please enter the holding area through the side as indicated below and show your wristband that corresponds with your child’s race number.

The Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS courses remain unchanged in 2026 including crossing of the Auckland Harbour Bridge in the Barfoot & Thompson Marathon, Barfoot & Thompon Wheelchair Marathon, Garmin Half Marathon & 11km Traverse. Our event operators undertake a permitting application process each year to organise a managed crossing over the bridge with support of key stakeholders including NZTA, ASM and Tataki Auckland Limited.