Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Taupō Marathon
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Road runs in New Zealand, Taupō
Distances
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Running
10 km
10 km
Running
5 km
5 km
About
One of New Zealand’s longest-standing events set on the stunning Lake Taupō waterfront, offering marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 5km and kids dash options with AIMS-certified courses and spectacular lakefront scenery.
Catering & aid stations
Drink stations stocked with water and R-Line electrolyte; some stations also have lollies and fruit. Coffee/tea not mentioned.
Pacers
Pacers are announced on the start line for each start wave on race day (see schedule below): Marathon waves depart 7:45am, Half Marathon waves at 7:45am, 10km runners at 11:20am, 5km runners at 12:30pm, Kids Dash at 12:00pm.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Taupō
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan21°12°
↑ 06:08
↓ 20:43
Feb21°13°
↑ 06:44
↓ 20:18
Mar19°11°
↑ 07:14
↓ 19:37
Apr16°9°
↑ 06:44
↓ 17:49
May13°7°
↑ 07:12
↓ 17:14
Jun11°5°
↑ 07:33
↓ 17:01
Jul10°4°
↑ 07:31
↓ 17:13
Aug11°4°
↑ 07:03
↓ 17:39
Sep13°5°
↑ 06:18
↓ 18:06
Oct15°7°
↑ 06:30
↓ 19:34
Nov17°9°
↑ 05:55
↓ 20:08
Dec19°11°
↑ 05:46
↓ 20:37
FAQ
What are the cut-off times for the course?
Marathon: 21km (Te Ātea aid station) 11:45pm; 30.3km (Tawhaa Road carpark) 1:30pm; finish 4:00pm. Half Marathon, 10km and 5km cut-offs are set at 1.5–2 hours into their respective starts; see schedule on race page.
Do I need to bring my own cup?
Cups are provided at aid stations, but to reduce environmental impact you are encouraged to bring your own bottle, cup or hydration pack; refills are available.
Can kids under 14 participate?
Children aged 14 and under must have prior approval and must be accompanied by an adult on course; the Kids Dash allows registered children to be accompanied by an adult who need not be separately entered.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:04:15 AM
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