2026 North Shore Marathon | Half Marathon | Quarter Marathon | 5km | KIDS Mile | Auckland, New Zealand

About the Event

Simply one of New Zealands most beautiful Marathon and Half Marathon courses, taking in the spectactular North Shore coast line, the amazing North Head with views of Rangitoto Island, the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland City, featuring a diverse range of terrain.

Distances include the Full Marathon (42.4km), Half Marathon (21.1km), Quarter Marathon (10.5km), 5km and KIDS Mile (1.6km), there is truly something for everyone in the family.

Included is FREE Event T-Shirt and Finishers Medal all at a great price!

Races Offered

5km RUN - 5km RUN

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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18:00

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$55.00

5km WALK - 5km WALK

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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18:00

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$55.00

Half Marathon 21.1km RUN - Half Marathon 21.1km RUN

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$75.00

Half Marathon 21.1km WALK - Half Marathon 21.1km WALK

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$75.00

KIDS Marathon Mile 1.6km (13 & Under) - KIDS Marathon Mile 1.6km

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$40.00

Marathon 42.2km - Marathon 42.2km

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$75.00

Quarter Marathon 10.5km RUN - Quarter Marathon 10.5km RUN

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$60.00

Quarter Marathon 10.5km WALK - Quarter Marathon 10.5km Walk

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$60.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Auckland.

thermostat Temperature

11.1° / 16.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.5° / 12.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 12m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

18.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:19

nightlight Sunset

18:11

About Auckland

Learn more about the host city, Auckland.

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand at 1.7 million citizens, and the main arrival point for visitors to the country. It is a vibrant multicultural city, set around two big natural harbours, and ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world. It is in the warm northern part of the North Island, on a narrow isthmus that joins the Northland peninsula to the rest of the island.