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Aoraki Mount Cook Marathon

Name: Aoraki Mount Cook Marathon
Start: 2026-04-04
End: 2026-04-04
Location: Aoraki / Mount Cook

location_city Aoraki / Mount Cook

flag New Zealand

calendar_today 04 Apr, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Run beneath the summit of New Zealand's highest peak at the Aoraki Mount Cook Marathon on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. Recognized globally as one of the world's most beautiful road races, this event unfolds on a breathtaking out-and-back course through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Choose your challenge with a full Marathon, Half Marathon, or 10km, each offering unparalleled views of glacial valleys, turquoise lakes, and the mighty Southern Alps. This is more than a run; it's a journey through a pristine alpine landscape that promises to inspire every step. Secure your entry for a truly iconic running experience where the scenery is your greatest motivator.

Races Offered

Marathon

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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08:00

Half Marathon

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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09:00

10 km

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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10:00

5 km

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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10:05

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Aoraki / Mount Cook.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -11.2° / -5.6°

wb_sunny -15.7° / -9.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.5 /

water_drop 79.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -11.2° / -5.6°

wb_sunny -15.7° / -9.8°

air 6.5 km/h

water_drop 79.7%

About Aoraki / Mount Cook

Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 metres. It is situated in the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs the length of the South Island. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favourite challenge for mountaineers. Aoraki / Mount Cook consists of three summits: from south to north, the Low Peak, the Middle Peak and the High Peak. The summits lie slightly south and east of the main divide of the Southern Alps, with the Tasman Glacier to the east and the Hooker Glacier to the southwest. Mount Cook is ranked 10th in the world by topographic isolation.