November 3rd will see New Zealand’s biggest marathon return to the streets of the city, with The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS kicking off with thousands of runners!
With five different races to run (Barfoot & Thompson Marathon and Wheelchair Marathon, Garmin Half Marathon, One New Zealand 11km Traverse, United Airlines 5km, and Barfoot & Thompson Kids Marathon (2.2km)) the marathon route will see thousands of people racing through the city centre and finishing in Victoria Park.
With the route taking runners through some of the highlights of our city, like the waterfront at Wynyard, the buzzing harbour and across the iconic Harbour Bridge and we’ve put together the best places to watch the action go by and cheer on the marathoners!
A day of electric atmosphere and community coming together, The Auckland Marathon brings a buzz like no other to the city centre. It’s the perfect excuse to welcome the start of summer and watch the spectacle, whether that’s over brunch by Victoria park finishing line, or with a drink in hand on designated spectator zone, Jellicoe Street!
Check out our top picks for soaking up the atmosphere of the day and showing your support on November 3rd in the city centre!