2026 North Shore Marathon - Half Marathon - Quarter Marathon - 5km

As one of New Zealand's most scenic running courses taking in the beautiful North Shore Coastline with sections along Milford, Takapuna and Cheltenham Beaches. Followed by a circuit up and around Maungauika/Historic North Head*.

This spectacular part of the course has been the showcase of the event since 2007 with Auckland’s best views out into the Hauraki Gulf to Rangitoto Island and Auckland City Skyline out into the Hauraki Gulf to Rangitoto Island.

There course features a mixture of road, beach, and grass trails, so there is a bit of something for everyone.