Taupō Marathon
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About the race
The Taupō Marathon is a road marathon held on the lakefront roads and pathways around Taupō. The event offers multiple course options:
- Marathon (42.2 km)
- Half Marathon
- 10 km
- 5 km
- Kids Dash
The marathon starts on Tongariro Street, follows Tongariro and Roberts Streets, then completes two laps of the half marathon course with an additional loop through the Ngāroto Estate area. The route passes the airport roundabout, runs out to 5 Mile Bay and returns along the Great Lake Pathway, offering extended views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The Marathon and Half Marathon courses are AIMS certified and officially measured.
Aid stations are placed at several points along the course and provide water and R-Line electrolyte; some stations also offer lollies and fruit. Toilets are available at all aid stations and public toilets are located approximately every 2 km along the Great Lake Pathway. First aid support is provided on course and each aid station has a basic first aid kit.
All courses are marshalled and signposted. Major intersections have traffic management and other intersections are managed by marshals. The event is suitable for wheelchair access; all entrants must complete the full course shown for their entry category. Course cut offs are enforced at 21 km, 30.3 km and at the finish. Supporters must not accompany participants on course and dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
