Auckland Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, shifting winds ahead
Runners will face temperatures starting at 56°F and peaking at 65°F, with humidity around 72%. A crosswind will impact early miles, shifting to a headwind from miles 5 to 11, which may slow pace. From miles 13 to 20, a beneficial tailwind will aid runners, while another headwind returns from miles 21 to 27. Hydration should be prioritized throughout, especially as temperatures rise.
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Race Info
The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon course runs from Devonport on Auckland's North Shore, through Takapuna to the Smales Farm Bus Station where it joins the Busway southbound to the Auckland Harbour Bridge. After crossing the bridge, the course takes in Westhaven Marina, the Viaduct Harbour (the halfway mark), before heading out along Auckland City's waterfront. This section of the course is an out and back, with the turn point being in St Helier's Bay. The return leg follows the same course back to the Viaduct Harbour for a finish at Victoria Park. The first half of the course is best described as "rolling" while the second half, other than two small road bridges, is flat. Source
