New Zealand · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel Marathon
Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand
Run Akaroa’s marathon follows sealed Summit Road around the Banks Peninsula harbour rim before descending into Akaroa. The final seven kilometres run downhill to The Grand Hotel, although the undulating ridge section needs attention first. Gravity is helpful, but rarely does the whole job. General entries are available for this running event, which has no separate walking category. Check the start transport and intermediate cut-offs, and use the course flyover to see how the route fits into the volcanic landscape.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. 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
- Akaroa
- Region
- Canterbury
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Sealed road
- Course profile
- Undulating ridge road followed by a seven-kilometre descent
- Approximate field
- Around 110Finishers · 2026
Leith Harrier & Athletic Club's 2026 report records a field of 108 in the full-marathon results.
How to enter Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General entry
2027 entries are open through the organiser's entry page. Select the full marathon; it has no separate walking option.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Summit Road above Little Akaloa, an out-and-back towards Hilltop, then around the rim and down Long Bay Road to Akaroa.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start
- 9:00am, with an 8:45am briefing at the Summit Road start. 2027 start information
- 2027 cut-offs
- 12:10pm at 19km; 2:30pm at 36km; full course closes at 3:30pm. 2027 cut-offs information
- Minimum age
- 18. Minimum age 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 Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe published 2026 timing summary identifies Byron Mann and Frances Redmond as marathon winners. The marathon is listed separately from the half marathon and 10km.
Men
Byron Mann won in 2:51:49 gun time (bib 110).
View result detailsWomen
Frances Redmond won in 3:09:17 gun time (bib 19).
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 16 May 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel Marathon?
General entry: 2027 entries are open through the organiser's entry page. Select the full marathon; it has no separate walking option.
Where is Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel Marathon and how far is it?
Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel Marathon takes place in Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Sealed road
What is the Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel Marathon course like?
Summit Road above Little Akaloa, an out-and-back towards Hilltop, then around the rim and down Long Bay Road to Akaroa. Undulating ridge road followed by a seven-kilometre descent
How big is the field at Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 110, based on Finishers for 2026. Leith Harrier & Athletic Club's 2026 report records a field of 108 in the full-marathon results. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Run Akaroa — The Grand Hotel 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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