Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS

About the Event

Claim your place in New Zealand's most iconic and vibrant running celebration at the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon on Sunday 1st November 2026. Experience the unrivaled thrill of conquering the Auckland Harbour Bridge on foot, earning panoramic views of the city and Hauraki Gulf that are reserved exclusively for race participants. This inclusive festival of movement welcomes everyone with five distinct distances, from a full marathon and half marathon to an 11km traverse, a 5km, and a Kids Marathon, allowing you to run, walk, or shuffle your own way. More than just a race, it’s a city-wide party where personalized bibs, lively crowd support, and a dazzling cultural atmosphere turn the streets into a dynamic, moving celebration. Secure your spot for a truly unforgettable day where every finisher earns a medal and the ultimate bragging rights for running the bridge in New Zealand’s biggest running event.

Races Offered

11K Traverse

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — 11K

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5K Walk or Run

Nov 01, 2026

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Half Marathon

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Marathon

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Wheelchair Marathon

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Auckland.

thermostat Temperature

13.8° / 19.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.1° / 17.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 12m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.9 mm

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air Avg wind speed

13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:03

nightlight Sunset

19:07

About Auckland

Learn more about the host city, Auckland.

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand at 1.7 million citizens, and the main arrival point for visitors to the country. It is a vibrant multicultural city, set around two big natural harbours, and ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world. It is in the warm northern part of the North Island, on a narrow isthmus that joins the Northland peninsula to the rest of the island.