Running in Auckland, New Zealand

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Running Races in Auckland: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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2 established annual road races in Auckland. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Auckland

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Auckland MarathonMarathon, Half marathon, 12K, 5KOctober or NovemberThe only day of the year runners cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Round the Bays8.4KMarchWaterfront run from the CBD to St Heliers; one of the largest fun runs in the world.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Auckland use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Auckland?
Auckland Marathon (Marathon, Half marathon, 12K, 5K), normally held in October or November. The only day of the year runners cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Are there 10K races in Auckland?
No dedicated 10K events are listed for Auckland yet — the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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