Dunedin Marathon
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Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon : event overview
The most recent Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand was the 46th edition and took place on Sunday 13 September 2026. The event was organised by Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club and is known for routes that showcase the Dunedin peninsula and harbour.
The 2026 programme consisted of six events:
- Full marathon run
- Half marathon run
- Half marathon walk
- 10 km run
- 10 km walk
- 5 km fun run/walk
The race has an ongoing history with past results and winners recorded back to 1979, and a 47th edition scheduled for 12 September 2027. An external analysis ranked the Dunedin Marathon eighth among 28 marathons in Australia and New Zealand in a study focused on course comfort and ease; the analysis considered factors such as elevation gain, temperature, humidity, fastest time, altitude, participant numbers, and social media mentions.
Sponsors and partners for recent editions included Emerson’s as a major sponsor and several local organisations and businesses. Information on courses, rules, results, and galleries has been maintained for past editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
