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Botanic Gardens Trail - Auckland

Name: Botanic Gardens Trail - Auckland
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Auckland

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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About the Event

Discover a hidden urban oasis at the Botanic Gardens trail run in Auckland on September 26th, 2026. This unique event unlocks the serene beauty of the Auckland Botanic Gardens and the native trails of Totara Park, offering a perfect introduction to trail running. Choose your adventure with a 5km, 10.8km, or 14.5km course, each blending well-formed gravel tracks, peaceful paved paths, and lush grass sections. Meander from curated gardens into pockets of old-growth native bush, experiencing a remarkable variety of scenery just minutes from the city. Ideal for first-timers and seasoned runners alike, it’s a magical escape that proves you don’t need to travel far to find a trail paradise. Secure your spot for a refreshing run through Auckland’s best-kept secret.

Races Offered

10km mid course

Oct 05, 2024

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Distance — 10K

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15km long course

Oct 05, 2024

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Distance — 15K

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4km short course

Oct 05, 2024

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Distance — 4K

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Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

11.1° / 16.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.5° / 12.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 12m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

18.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:19

nightlight Sunset

18:11

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.

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