New Zealand · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Marathon follows the capital’s harbour roads for two laps, taking in Oriental Parade and Evans Bay towards the Miramar Peninsula. The stadium’s Fran Wilde Walkway serves as the start and finish, and its access ramp supplies the principal rise on an otherwise flat route. The 2027 race marks the event’s 40th anniversary, with entry due to open on 1 October 2026. Running and walking options have separate results. Check the first-lap deadline and road-control hours when planning your pace.
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
- Wellington
- Region
- Wellington
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved waterfront
- Course profile
- Flat apart from the stadium access ramp
- Approximate field
- Around 500Entrants · 2026
The 2026 timing dashboard lists 512 running-marathon entrants and 426 finishers; a separate marathon walk had 25 entrants and 23 finishers.
How to enter Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General entry
The organiser says 2027 entry opens on 1 October 2026. Follow the official entry page for running and walking options.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Two harbour laps from Hnry Stadium through the CBD, Oriental Parade and Evans Bay towards the Miramar Peninsula.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Published course cut-off
- Runners must complete the first marathon lap by 11:00am. Road controls end at 1:00pm; consult the current race instructions for support after that time. Published course cut-off 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 Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe 39th edition took place in cold southerly conditions. Charlotte Burgess set a women's race record while Josh Stewart won the men's marathon.
Men
Josh Stewart won in 2:32:51, according to the organiser's post-race report, page 1.
View result detailsWomen
Charlotte Burgess won in a race-record 2:46:06, according to the organiser's post-race report, page 1.
View result detailsMarathon walk
The official dashboard records 23 finishers and first male/female times of 5:12:21 and 5:20:56. Individual winners were not verified.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 4 Jul 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon?
General entry: The organiser says 2027 entry opens on 1 October 2026. Follow the official entry page for running and walking options.
Where is Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon and how far is it?
Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon takes place in Wellington, New Zealand. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved waterfront
What is the Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon course like?
Two harbour laps from Hnry Stadium through the CBD, Oriental Parade and Evans Bay towards the Miramar Peninsula. Flat apart from the stadium access ramp
How big is the field at Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 500, based on Entrants for 2026. The 2026 timing dashboard lists 512 running-marathon entrants and 426 finishers; a separate marathon walk had 25 entrants and 23 finishers. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Gazley Volkswagen Wellington 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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