Marathon
Race Details
| Date | Sunday 2 November 2025 |
| Distance | 42.2km |
| AIMS certified | To view certificate click here. |
| Start Time | 6:00am**
See start group information here |
| Start Line | King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland. Click here to view a map of the start area |
| Finish Line | Victoria Park, Fanshawe Street, Auckland |
| Minimum Age | Must be 18 years of age on race day |
| Course Cut-off Time |
7 hours To complete the course within the course cut-off time, the following intermediary cut-offs apply:
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| Timing Results | Timing results will be provided by age group category. The marathon age (age on race day) group categories are as follows for men and women; 18-19 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 marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal. Prizes are offered for the top 3 male and female overall runners and the first three runners in each age group category. The prize money awarded will be based on participants gun time. Read more information on prizes here |
| Walkers | Walkers are welcome to enter the marathon. The walking category is for participants who intend to walk the entire course and compete against other ‘walkers’. If you intend to run even one step on the course please register as a ‘runner’. A separate set of walkers timing results will be produced. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times |
| Race Rules | After careful consideration and in consultation with local authorities, due to Health and Safety and logistical concerns on the course, all forms of wheeled conveyance including but not limited to cycles, roller blades, prams/buggies, skate-boards etc are not permitted to enter or participate in the event. Accompanying animals are not allowed on the course |
* 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
The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon course runs from Devonport on Auckland's North Shore, through Takapuna to the Smales Farm Bus Station where it joins the Busway southbound to the Auckland Harbour Bridge. After crossing the bridge, the course takes in Westhaven Marina, the Viaduct Harbour (the halfway mark), before heading out along Auckland City's waterfront. This section of the course is an out and back, with the turn point being in St Helier's Bay. The return leg follows the same course back to the Viaduct Harbour for a finish at Victoria Park. The first half of the course is best described as "rolling" while the second half, other than two small road bridges, is flat.
* 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.
Please note - the busway and motorway section is only available to runners on race day. It is illegal to be on these sections of the course at any other time.
Marathon Training Program
Get your training off to the right start thanks to Gaz Brown from GetRunning.
