Premium Upgrade
Make your Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS race day feel a little more effortless, elevated and worth lingering over.
This year, we’re introducing the Runaway Premium Upgrade designed to add extra ease, comfort and celebration to your race day.
Think express check-in, smoother bag collection and a finish-line space made for celebrating with your crew in comfort and style!
Priority check-in
Dedicated finish line area
Private toilet/change facilities
Dedicated food & beverage
VIP photo ops
Baggage pick up
How to Enter
The Runaway Premium Upgrade brings together the thoughtful race day extras that make the experience easier, breezier and more memorable.
Treat yourself to an upgraded race day in 2026, with two options available depending on how you want to celebrate.
Option 1 (Premium Upgrade)
Provides access to the Premium Hospitality Zone on race day, with food and drink available to purchase on the day.
Includes all premium benefits listed above.
Price per person: $99 NZD (Inclusive of all fees and taxes)
Option 2 (Premium Upgrade + F&B package)
Make race day celebrations feel effortless with access to the Premium Finish Line Zone, plus one prepaid food and beverage item per person to redeem on the day.
Ideal for teams and groups wanting to pre-arrange the details before race day.
Price per person: $135 NZD (Inclusive of all fees and taxes)
To purchase a premium upgrade package, if you are not registered yet please hit 'Enter Now' below or for those looking to add this to an exisiting entry please access your 'Participant Dashboard'
*Note, does not include event entry.
Benefits & Perks
Lock in your spot on the start line of New Zealand’s biggest marathon running event, then add a Runaway Premium Upgrade for access to exclusive race day benefits including:
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Priority Athlete Check-In: Skip the queue at Check-in with access to a dedicated priority lane before you head into the Sports Expo experience.
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Direct Baggage Collection Service: Enjoy a smoother finish-line experience, with your bag ready for collection inside the Premium Finish Line Zone.
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Finish Line Refresh Area: Take a moment to reset after your race with access to change tents, exclusive bathrooms and freshen-up facilities before you kick off your post-race celebrations. This area is avalaible from 7:00am - 2:00pm on race day.
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Celebrate in Style: Settle into the Premium Finish Line Zone with exclusive finish-line views, dedicated food, beverage and refreshment facilities, plus photo opportunities to help you soak up the moment!
- Spectator Access: Purchase more than 1 premium upgrade ticket to have spectators celebrate with you in the exclusive finish line zone.
Terms & Conditions
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Entry to the Premium Race Day area is open to all ages however guests aged under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent at all times. All attendees must be a Premium Race Day ticket holder.
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Registered participants may purchase a Premium Race Day Upgrade, subject to availability, by paying the applicable upgrade fee.
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Premium Race Day staff practise responsible alcohol service. If it becomes apparent that an attendee is intoxicated or their behaviour gives rise to health, safety, or welfare concerns, staff may refuse or cease service of alcohol, monitor the attendee's conduct, and/or require the attendee to leave the venue .
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No food or beverage is to be brought into the Premium Race Day area.
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Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside, or in the vicinity of, the Premium Race Day area.
