The Wellington Marathon

Established in 1986, the Wellington Marathon has been Wellington's favourite footrace for almost four decades. 

Based at the famous Hnry Stadium, the fast, flat, scenic route around Wellington's spectacular waterfront creates an occasion for all age and ability.

With a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and the Kids' Magic Mile, there's something for everyone. More than 4000 runners and walkers every year can't all be wrong. But don't take our word for it. Find out for yourself... Enter Now.

Our History - Click Here.

About Us

The Wellington Marathon is organised by MDJ Media & Events Ltd, a family-owned business managed by Michael Jacques. As a participant, coach, journalist and organiser, Michael has been an endurance sport enthusiast for more than 50 years. Other events we organise include the Crazyman multisport event, the Karapoti Classic mountain bike event and the Porirua Grand Traverse multisport event.

MDJ Media & Events Ltd
Phone:   64 275 244 821
Email:   Click Here.
Mail:   20 Te Kiteroa Grove, Churton Park, Wellington 6037.

Run 4 Charity

Show Your Big Heart

The Heart Foundation has been the Wellington Marathon's official charity partner for more than 15 years, raising more than $100,000 for heart health in that time.

Make your support go further by showing your big heart and raising life-saving funds to fight New Zealand's single biggest killer - heart disease.

It’s quick and easy to get started. Simply enter the event and then create your fundraising page.

Volunteers Please

If you can't race but want to be part of the Wellington Marathon, consider becoming a volunteer. We need helpers as per the following:

Race Pack Pick Up - Sat 27th June:  
Gazley Volkswagen, Kent Terrace, Wgtn City.
Variety of roles from retail-type serving to basic admin and basic computer inputting.

Race Day - Sun 28th June:
Hnry Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Wgtn City.
Variety of roles from marshalling to retail-type serving to handing out medals and drinks.

Click Here To Volunteer

Race Day - Road Controls

For roading, resident & business queries contact: Daryl Bloomfield - 021 662 373.

All road users, residents, cyclists & public foot traffic should be aware that there are road controls in place for the Gazley Volkswagen Marathon on Sunday 28 June. Please have respect for the 4000 runners and walkers on course. If you normally cycle in this area on Sunday, please can you look at an alternative cycle route for this Sunday (or ride later). We appreciate your support and patience.

The Roads affected are:
# Waterloo Quay, Customhouse Quay, Aotea Quay, Cable Street (lane closures 6am-1pm).
# Oriental Parade, Evans Bay Parade (lane closures 7am-1pm).
# Cobham Dve Cycleway & Footpath.
# Shelly Bay Road (road closed 7am-12noon between Miramar Cutting & Shelly Bay).
# Bus services may also be affected, so please check their time tables.

For Summary Of All Road Controls & Timelines... Click Here.