Key Dates

• Entries prior to Jan 1 incur the "Super-Early Bird" entry fees.
• Entries between Jan 2 and April 1 incur the "Early" entry fees.
• Entries between April 2 and June 1 incur the "Normal" entry fees.
• Entries between June 2 and June 22 incur the "Late" entry fees.
• Entries after June 22 incur the "Last Minute" entry fees.
• Online entries close 12noon on June 24th.
• Entries after June 24 can only be made at Race Pack Pick Up.
• Race Pack Pick Up is Saturday 27 June. All participants must collect their race pack - Info Here.
• Race Day is Sunday 28 June. Read Race Info prior to Race Weekend.

Age Limits

• Full Marathon participants must be age 15 by race day.
• Half Marathon participants must be age 13 by race day.
• 10k participants must be age 10 by race day.
• Kids' Magic Mile participants must be aged between 5 and 12 on race day.
• Exceptions to age limits listed may be made on a case-by-case situation by emailing us, stating the background of the participant.
• Any entrant under age 16 must have parental/guardian consent.

Group Entries

• Entering a large group from work, school or family?... Email Us Here.
• Group discounts for 10 or more are available on inquiry... Email Us Here.

Entry Confirmation

• All entries are confirmed by email. Please fill out your email address carefully.
• You can check your entry and competition on the live lists... Click Here.

Withdrawals or Changes

• For Changes or Withdrawals... Email Us Here.
• Withdrawals prior to midnight June 21st will be refunded, minus a $15 admin fee.
• Changes to a longer distance incur the extra entry fee applicable on the date of the change. 
• Changes to a lesser distance will receive a refund for the entry fee difference until midnight June 21st.
• Withdrawals & Changes after midnight June 21st are non-refundable.
• Full terms of entry are seen in the event waiver when entering.

Entry Lists

2026 Entry Lists - Click Here.
And yes - every finisher wins a medal !

Categories

• Categories are set automatically via your date of birth on race day.
• All participants, regardless of age, are eligible for Open and Age Group awards.
• The walk categories are not official race walks, but must be walked 100% of the time. Recreational entrants intending to run/walk must enter a Run section.
• Check out our team categories for your workplace, club, schools and family.
• We also have a prize for best fancy dress!

Full Category & Award Info... Click Here.

Amazing Prizes !

• 100s of spot prizes to give away!
• Magic Mile participants go in a draw to win a bike and Mizuno shoes.
• The first-3 men and women in the half marathon and full marathon win cash.
• In 2026 the Full Marathon doubles as the Wellington Championship.
• Check out our team categories for walkers, workplaces, women, schools and open.

Full Category & Award Info... Click Here.

Elite Support Program

As a service to competitive running, we operate an elite support program for the Full and Half Marathon. Athletes who meet the following standards may apply for support, which depending on current form, will vary from travel and accommodation to free entry. To apply, Email Us Here, listing PB's & recent results.

Elite Support Standards

• Full Marathon Men – sub 2hrs 30min
• Full Marathon Women – sub 3hrs
• Half Marathon Men – sub 1hr 09min
• Half Marathon Women – sub 1hr 20min

Show Your Big Heart

• Make your run mean more by showing your big heart to raise life-saving funds to fight New Zealand's single biggest killer - heart disease. 
• It’s quick and easy. Just enter and then create your own fundraising page.