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14 SEPTEMBER 2025
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Walk
10KM
10KM Walk
5KM The Half, 10km and 5km all include a Recreational Walk.

The Emerson's Dunedin Marathon includes the Marathon, a Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km run. Established in 1979, it is one of the most scenic Marathons in New Zealand. The Marathon starts at the new cycle/walk way in Portobello on the Otago Peninsula and runs around the beautiful Otago Harbour before an exciting finish at Emerson's! All of the other events will be centred around the Logan Park/Emerson's area.

21/06/2026

Its a fact that our marathon couldn't go ahead without hundreds of unpaid volunteers. Some of them work all year round on the organisation/management side, while others come to us to help on race weekend. Give them a smile as you pass them on the course. They're there to help and to keep you safe and secure on your amazing day. Most of our volunteers are runners so they know exactly what you're going through and why you're doing it. Isn't it great?

17/06/2026

3 months out and things are getting exciting. Time for you to press the Go button and sign up for the best day ever. Just hink of crossing that finish line to a medal and the love and applause of friends and family. Its a magical experience.
A reminder that we have free training guides online at dunedinmarathon.co.nz. check them out. They work!

13/06/2026

Theres a different feel about our Dunedin Marathon. Every event finishes at Emerson's. Relax after the race in the Taproom restaurant with a tall glass while you tell your tall race stories. Magic!

09/06/2026

We're stoked to have Handy Rentals return as a valued sponsor. You'll see their trucks and vans everywhere around the courses on race weekend Sept. 13.
Remember to support the good people who support us!

05/06/2026

Hows the training going? Feeling good?
Sign up now for the best running experience Dunedin has to offer.

31/05/2026

The ultimate winner of the Dunedin Marathon Mentorship Programme for 2026 is Michael Butler. He and his fellow recipients Bex Stanley and Cam Trewhitt, receive free mentorship from Mel Aitken, free race entry, free shoes and fitting from Shoe Clinic Dunedin and a coaching programme from Becky Aitkenhead. In addition Michael gets even more support including nutritional help and anything else that enables him to enhance and improve his running ability. We're proud to offer this Mentorship programme and wish our 2026 recipients well.
In the meantime, the weather is perfect for running, don't procrastinate, theres a whole world out there to discover when you put on your running shoes. Running is a joy!
Michael has just been fitted with his new shoes under the guidance of Stacey of Shoe Clinic Dunedin.
Enter our events (theres 6 of them) at dunedinmarathon.co.nz

23/05/2026

A big shout out to all the happy runners and walkers we see on the streets and trails around Dunedin these early winter days. There's an awful lot of them and thats great!.
With the Emerson's Dunedin Marathon 4 months away we'd like to think that they, and you are training up for Dunedin's premier running/walking event. Get your entry in now at
www.dunedinmarathon.co.nz.
And here's a snap of one of our wonderful Mentorship winners Bex Stanley after receiving her free running shoes and assessment from Shoe Clinic Dunedin's Michelle and Stacey. Go Bex and thanks Shoe Clinic!

19/05/2026

Cam Trewhitt of BodySynergy, one of our 2026 Mentorship winners being fitted with his Brooks running shoes by Stacey of Shoe Clinic.
Proud of you Cam. You epitomise the character of the Dunedin Marathon and you couldn't get a better mentor than Mel Aitken.
Go well with your running journey.
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Shoe Clinic, Brooks, Body Synergy.

15/05/2026

We’re delighted to announce the recipients of the inaugural 2026 Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon Mentorship Programme. The standard of applications was incredibly high, which made the selection process both exciting and very challenging.

Congratulations to Michael Butler, who was selected as this year’s principal recipient after strongly reflecting the values and goals of the programme. Michael will receive a comprehensive support package including coaching, nutrition guidance, shoes, apparel, and other assistance to help him pursue his running goals.

We were also impressed by the quality and commitment shown by two other applicants. As a result, Mel has chosen to extend mentorship support to them as well, including coaching assistance, running shoes, and training apparel.

In addition, Mel will also mentor the two winners of The Hits competition — a generous commitment given her already busy schedule.

Congratulations to all involved. We’re excited to support these runners on their journey and look forward to seeing where their dedication and hard work take them.

08/05/2026

Thermatech have been our clothing and merchandise sponsors for many years and for good reason. Their quality clothing range is designed for the active community.
You'll see a link to order souvenir merch when you enter any of our events. Only competitors can do so.
Grab yours now and support the people who support us.

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http://www.dunedinmarathon.co.nz/

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