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

Established in 2007, originally as the North Shore City Half Marathon and part of the RUN Auckland Series, then evolving to the standalone North Shore Marathon in 2011, the event has a long and proud history as North Shore's best running event.

  • Date Te rā me te wā

    06 Sep 2026

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  • Location Te wāhi

    Milford Reserve, Craig Road, Auckland

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  • Last updated 21 Oct 2025

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.

Location Te wāhi
Milford Reserve, Craig Road, Auckland
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Dates and Times
  • Sun 06 Sep 6am - 12pm