Wheelchair Marathon
Apply to Race
The Barfoot & Thompson Wheelchair Marathon is open to experienced racing wheelchair athletes, athletes will need to complete the application form below to express interest. Our team will then review applications to ensure the best experience can be offered. Once confirmed, athletes will be invited to enter and complete their registration
Race Details
| Date | Sunday 2 November 2025 |
| Entry Process | Online applications will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted. Please note, your application does not assure you a place in the 2024 Wheelchair Marathon event |
| Distance | 42.2km |
| Start Time | 5:55am** |
| 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 |
| Cut-off Time |
Due to course management and strict conditions to reopen Auckland roads, the following locations must be reached to ensure you make the course closure by 1:00pm:
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| Timing Results | Timing results will be provided by age group within the following wheelchair categories - push rim, handcycle and handcycle (power assist). The wheelchair 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+ years |
| Prizes | All wheelchair marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal. Prizes are offered for the top male and female in the wheelchair category |
* 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 subject to change in 2025.
Course Summary
The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Wheelchair 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 athletes on race day. It is illegal to be on these sections of the course at any other time.
