Wheelchair Division
Apply to Race
The Barfoot & Thompson Wheelchair Division comprises two race distances - a marathon (42.2km) and half marathon (21.1km). Both races are open to experienced racing wheelchair athletes. Athletes will need to complete the application form below to express interest. Applications will be reviewed to ensure the best experience can be offered. Once approved, applicants will be transferred to a confirmed entry.
Please note: Non-racing wheelchairs may be permitted to register in the United Airlines 5km event, but must seek prior approval from the Operations Manager by emailing aucklandmarathon@theironmangroup.com
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 2025 Wheelchair Division |
| Distance | 42.2km or 21.1km |
| 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:
*Marathon race only |
| 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 finishers will receive a finisher medal. Prizes are offered for the top 3 male and female in the Push Rim and Handcycle categories in each race distance |
* 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
Both the marathon and half marathon races within the Barfoot & Thompson Wheelchair Division start in Devonport on Auckland's North Shore. The courses pass 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 and Wynyard Quarter, where half marathon athletes will continue straight to the finish line at Victoria Park and marathon athletes will turn left towards Viaduct Harbour (the halfway mark). From here, the marathon course continues is an out and back along Auckland City's waterfront, 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 marathon 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.
