Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon

The Auckland Marathon traces a route along the Waitematā Harbour and Quay Street waterfront, with its centrepiece crossing of the Auckland Harbour Bridge — a view of the city skyline and open harbour that most people never get to see from that angle.

Race distances range from the Barfoot & Thompson Kids Marathon through a 5km, an 11km Traverse, a half marathon (21.1km), the full marathon (42.2km), and a Wheelchair Division. Families can enter together or cheer each other on from the course.

Now in its 35th year, the event draws runners chasing a personal best alongside those simply soaking up the atmosphere, making it one of Auckland's most genuinely community-minded sporting days.