Auckland Marathon

Registration is open to all through the official Auckland Marathon website. Entries are sold at tiered prices, with costs increasing as each allocation sells out, so entering early gets you the best price. Registration opens early in the calendar year and stays open until the field cap is reached.

The time limit is 7 hours from your start time.

Yes, the Auckland Marathon is a certified Boston qualifying race. You will need to meet the Boston Athletic Association's age-group qualifying standard to use your finish time as a qualifier.

The course is mostly flat with one significant feature: the climb over the Auckland Harbour Bridge in the early miles. After that descent, the route follows the waterfront at near sea level with only gentle rolling. Total elevation gain is modest across the full distance.

Race day falls in Auckland's spring, with average temperatures ranging from around 55°F to 66°F. Conditions are generally mild, though some rainfall is possible and sea breezes are common along the waterfront course. Humidity is moderate.

The Auckland Marathon has a capped field, with recent editions drawing around 17,000 participants across all race distances. The marathon-only capacity is limited, so entry can fill before race day.

Yes. The route crosses the Auckland Harbour Bridge, which is normally closed to pedestrians and cyclists. It is one of the few events that gives public access to the bridge on foot, and it comes in the early miles of the marathon.