5km
Race Details
| Date | Sunday 2 November 2025 |
| Distance | 5km |
| Start Time |
11:00am** See start group information here |
| Start Line | Karanga Plaza, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland. Click here to view a map of the start area |
| Finish Line | Victoria Park, Fanshawe Street, Auckland |
| Minimum Age | Open to all ages. All participants between the ages of 0 - 12 must register and be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the event. The accompanying adult must also register for the event and takes full responsibility for the safety of the entrant 12 years or under. Participants over the age of 12 can complete the course without an accompanying adult |
| Cut-off Time | The course will officially close at 1:00pm |
| Timing Results | Timing results will be provided by age group category. The 5km age group categories are as follows for men and women; 0-9 years, 10-14 years, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years, 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, 80+ years |
| Prizes | All 5km finishers will receive a finisher medal. Prizes are offered for the top 3 male and female overall runners. Read more information on prizes here |
| Walkers | Walkers are welcome to enter in the 5km. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times |
| Racer Rules | Single baby buggies only (not double or triple) will be allowed. Non-racing wheelchairs may be permitted to register, but must seek prior approval from the Race Director by emailing aucklandmarathon@ironman.com |
* All start times and event courses are subject to change dependent on road conditions and road availability. The start times and event courses will be confirmed in advance of the event and course description and maps will be updated with the final event course.
** Start time is based on 2024 and is subject to change for 2025.
Course Summary
You will begin your 5km race overlooking Viaduct Harbour and the spectacular Auckland City backdrop before heading out on the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon course through the CBD, turning around on Quay Street and heading back to finish in Victoria Park.
* All start times and event courses are subject to change dependent on road conditions and road availability. The start times and event courses will be confirmed in advance of the event and course description and maps will be updated with the final event course.
5km Training Program
Get your training off to the right start thanks to Gaz Brown from GetRunning.
