New Zealand · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Dunedin Marathon begins at Portobello Recreation Reserve and follows the Otago Peninsula before taking the paved harbour path towards Emerson’s Brewery. Gentle inclines in the first half give way to a mostly flat second half, making this a road marathon with a changing backdrop and a recognisable destination. Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club maintains the results archive, including records for different course versions. The September 2026 race has passed; the organiser has yet to announce a confirmed 2027 date.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
TBC — awaiting confirmation
Waiting for the next race? Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Dunedin
- Region
- Otago
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved shared path
- Course profile
- Gentle inclines early; mostly flat second half
- Approximate field
- Around 500Finishers · 2026
The official 2026 full-marathon results list 487 ranked finishers. Non-finishers and shorter races are excluded.
How to enter Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Organiser entry updates
Check the official site for the next edition's entry announcement; the displayed 2026 race has already taken place.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Portobello Recreation Reserve, a Harwood loop and peninsula turnaround, then the harbour shared path and city streets to Emerson's Brewery.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Start and finish logistics
- The 2026 arrangements included transport to Portobello Recreation Reserve for the full-marathon start. The finish is outside Emerson’s; check the next edition’s transport booking and pick-up instructions. Start and finish logistics information
- 2026 time limit and age
- The published FAQ specifies a 7am start, a 1pm cut-off and a minimum age of 18 for the full marathon. These are previous-edition details until a new race guide confirms them. 2026 time limit and age information
- Drinks and personal bottles
- The 2026 FAQ places drink stations about 5 km apart and allows labelled personal bottles to be handed in at race-pack collection. Use the course map to find toilets and station locations. Drinks and personal bottles information
- Course certification for 2027
- The organiser’s FAQ says the existing certification expires at the end of December 2026. Check for renewed certification if you need the next race for a qualifying performance. Course certification for 2027 information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe 46th edition used wave starts and official net-time placings. The results explain that second and third men's finish-line prize order differed from the net-time ranking.
Men
Dwight Grieve won in 2:43:06 net time (bib 459, results page 2).
View result detailsWomen
Odette Jennings won in 2:56:44 net time (bib 470, results page 2).
View result detailsSenior and masters categories
The results include Senior Men and Women under 35, M35–49, W35–49, M50+ and W50+, with category positions alongside overall and gender positions.
View result details2025 Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe organiser's 2025 marathon tables identify Dan Hayman and Hannah Oldroyd as the men's and women's winners and link the complete results downloads.
Men
Dan Hayman placed first in 2:39:48 in the official marathon table (men's winner row).
View result detailsWomen
Hannah Oldroyd placed first in 2:53:50 in the official marathon table (women's winner row).
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Emerson's Dunedin Marathon?
The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.
How do I enter Emerson's Dunedin Marathon?
Organiser entry updates: Check the official site for the next edition's entry announcement; the displayed 2026 race has already taken place.
Where is Emerson's Dunedin Marathon and how far is it?
Emerson's Dunedin Marathon takes place in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved shared path
What is the Emerson's Dunedin Marathon course like?
Portobello Recreation Reserve, a Harwood loop and peninsula turnaround, then the harbour shared path and city streets to Emerson's Brewery. Gentle inclines early; mostly flat second half
How big is the field at Emerson's Dunedin Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 500, based on Finishers for 2026. The official 2026 full-marathon results list 487 ranked finishers. Non-finishers and shorter races are excluded. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Emerson's Dunedin Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s 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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