Dunedin Marathon
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Emerson's Dunedin Marathon - Sunday 13 September 2026
The 46th Emerson's Dunedin Marathon takes place on Sunday 13 September 2026 and features road courses around the Dunedin peninsula and harbour. The event presents multiple distances, including the full marathon distance often referenced as 42.2 km, and shorter running and walking options.
Distances offered:
- Full Marathon run
- Half Marathon run
- Half Marathon recreational walk
- 10 km run
- 10 km recreational walk
- 5 km fun run or walk
Entry operates with three announced pricing periods: Early bird, Standard, and Late. Online entries close 9 September. Late entries may be completed in person at race pack pickup where participants fill a paper form and pay an additional late fee.
Published event prices vary by distance and entry period. Example early bird to late ranges include NZD 110 to 150 for the full marathon, NZD 80 to 120 for the half marathon run, NZD 65 to 100 for the 10 km run, and NZD 25 to 60 for the 5 km fun run for ages 12 and over. Younger 5 km entrants have a lower fee band.
A recent external analysis ranked the Dunedin Marathon eighth among 28 marathons in Australia and New Zealand for ease and comfort based on factors such as elevation and temperature. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
