New Zealand 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Marathon runs from Devonport to Victoria Park, crossing the Harbour Bridge before following the waterfront towards St Heliers and back. The rolling first half asks for restraint; the flatter second half gives runners a chance to settle into their pace. General entry and race transport are arranged through the organiser. Check the intermediate cut-offs as well as the seven-hour limit, and confirm the provisional 6am start for 2026. That is an early alarm, even by marathon standards.
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Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser鈥檚 link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Auckland
- Region
- Auckland
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved city waterfront
- Course profile
- Rolling first half; flatter second half with small bridge rises
- Approximate field
- Around 2,800Finishers 路 2025
The official 2025 full-marathon winner's result shows 2,776 ranked finishers; this excludes the separate wheelchair race and shorter distances.
How to enter Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General entry
Book the full marathon through the official entry page. Availability and prices change as allocations sell.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Devonport via Takapuna, the Northern Busway and Harbour Bridge, then the waterfront to St Heliers and back to Victoria Park.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start
- 6:00am is the published provisional marathon start; the organiser says it is subject to change. 2026 start information
- 2026 time limit
- Seven hours, with intermediate cut-offs listed on the course page. 2026 time limit information
- Minimum age
- 18 on race day. Minimum age information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser鈥檚 results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon
Full 2025 resultsBrigid Dennehy set a women's course record and Daniel Balchin regained the men's title. The official results also publish a separate wheelchair marathon.
Men
Daniel Balchin won in 2:19:55 net time (bib M3).
View result detailsWomen
Brigid Dennehy won in 2:38:10 net time (bib F2), a course record.
View result detailsWheelchair men
Michael Taylor led the published wheelchair marathon results in 1:29:00 net time (bib 13005).
View result detailsWheelchair women
Sally Barkman led the published wheelchair marathon results in 1:53:41 net time (bib 13000).
View result details2024 Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon
Full 2024 resultsThe 2024 timing summary publishes running and wheelchair marathon podiums; times below are the provider's net times.
Men
Oska Baynes placed first in 2:21:49 (bib 8).
View result detailsWomen
Brigid Dennehy placed first in 2:41:31 (bib 5).
View result detailsWheelchair men
Kevin Gaidies placed first in 1:57:41 (bib 13005).
View result detailsWheelchair women
Tiffiney Perry placed first in 1:57:45 (bib 13001).
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 1 Nov 2026. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon?
General entry: Book the full marathon through the official entry page. Availability and prices change as allocations sell.
Where is Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon and how far is it?
Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon takes place in Auckland, New Zealand. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved city waterfront
What is the Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon course like?
Devonport via Takapuna, the Northern Busway and Harbour Bridge, then the waterfront to St Heliers and back to Victoria Park. Rolling first half; flatter second half with small bridge rises
How big is the field at Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 2,800, based on Finishers for 2025. The official 2025 full-marathon winner's result shows 2,776 ranked finishers; this excludes the separate wheelchair race and shorter distances. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser鈥檚 results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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