Oceania / New Zealand / Auckland
Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon — Half marathon 2026
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
Auckland’s half marathon starts in Devonport and crosses the Harbour Bridge on its way to the Victoria Park finish, sharing the festival’s distinctive harbour crossing.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
Half marathon
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Event history
First held in 1994
The half marathon joined the modern Auckland festival in 1994.
Previous winners
The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.
| Edition | Men | Time | Women | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Christopher Dryden | 1:05:24 | Lisa Cross | 1:15:28 | Results ↗ |
| 2024 | Caden Shields | 1:06:34 | Katrina Andrew | 1:17:25 | Results ↗ |
| 2023 | Tim Vincent | 1:04:37 | Lisa Cross | 1:16:32 | Results ↗ |
| 2022 | Julian Oakley | 1:06:27 | Olivia Witney | 1:16:55 | Results ↗ |
| 2021 | Michael Voss | 1:07:25 | Katrina Andrew | 1:16:59 | Results ↗ |
| 2020 | Cameron Graves | 1:05:23 | Camille Buscomb | 1:13:45 | Results ↗ |
| 2019 | Oli Chignell | 1:05:49 | Lisa Cross | 1:18:21 | Results ↗ |
| 2018 | Oska Baynes | 1:07:13 | Camille Buscomb | 1:16:27 | Results ↗ |
| 2017 | Aaron Pulford | 1:07:18 | Olivia Burne | 1:15:48 | Results ↗ |
| 2016 | Evan Elder | 1:08:08 | Olivia Burne | 1:16:42 | Results ↗ |
Ten completed editions through 2025. TimingSports finish times used for 2017–2020; 2017/2018 explicitly distinguish them from net times. SportSplits 2023–2025 marks are net times. The postponed 2021 edition ran in January 2022. Earlier reports sometimes round a second higher than the timing display.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
Looking back on nine consecutive Auckland halves before the 2025 race, Gill praises the atmosphere, early ferry trip and Harbour Bridge crossing. This is a retrospective of earlier editions.
Rod Gill · Read review ↗2025Half marathon; retrospective published before the 2025 edition
Scott’s long-running festival perspective praises the bridge crossing and reliable organization. His interview concerns the full marathon and family participation, rather than a half-marathon race report.
Robert Scott · Read review ↗1992Marathon; shared festival perspective
Typical race weather
November in Auckland
- Average daytime high
- 19.1°C
- Average overnight low
- 13.2°C
- Average monthly precipitation
- 52 mm
November averages suggest mild spring days and cooler overnight conditions. Plan for a comfortable daytime run while keeping an extra layer for the start and finish. Average daily highs are 19.1°C and overnight lows 13.2°C. Average precipitation totals about 52 mm over the whole month. Rain preparation is sensible, but the total does not give the chance or timing of rain during the race. These are historical regional averages, not a forecast or race-hour temperatures; the coast, hills and start line may differ.
Climate source ↗ · NASA POWER / MERRA-2 grid near Auckland (-36.85°, 174.76°); not a weather station · November 2001–2020 (20 years)
Historical averages describe typical conditions, not the forecast or the temperature at the starting line.
What to wear
- Racing: a technical T-shirt or singlet with shorts is a useful starting point; adjust for your comfort and the forecast.
- Waiting at the start: bring a removable warm layer and, if rain is forecast, a rain shell or poncho.
- After finishing: keep a dry top and an extra layer in your finish bag.
- These are editorial clothing suggestions. Check the forecast close to race day and adapt to your own comfort.
Check the forecast close to race day and adjust your clothing to the start time and your own comfort.
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Checked on 4 Oct 2026 · Event source
Map pins locate the host city, not the start line or race course.