The 46th Dunedin Marathon will be held on Sunday 13th September. Register by clicking the button above or find out all you need to know prior to and during race day here.
Beat Heath – take on Matt Heath’s prediction in the half marathon
Be in with a chance to win the Emerson’s Prize Pack.
Matt Heath, actor, musician, producer, radio host will be running the half marathon. On Friday 11th September, Matt will post his predicted time for the half marathon. If you join Matt’s team (Beat Heath) and run faster than that time (according to your net time in the live results) in the half marathon at the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon on Sunday 13th September you will go into the draw for the Emerson’s Prize Pack
The Emerson’s Prize Pack will include:
- Taproom Voucher $200
- Born and Brewed T-shirt
- Hoodie
- Magnet
To join Matt’s team:
- Register for the half marathon run and in the team question select ‘Other’ then ‘Beat Heath’ OR
- If you have already registered, go to ‘View Teams‘, find ‘Beat Heath’, click ‘Join team’ and follow the process OR
- If you’re not sure how to do it, then Contact Us
Marshals needed
Would you like to contribute to the running of the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon? We need a lot more volunteers to be marshals, ensuring that runners and walkers turn the right way at the right time, depending on their event. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and over. If you are interested please send an email to marshalcoordinator@dunedinmarathon.co.nz
Run the ASB George Street Mile the day before the marathon
Taking place on Saturday 12 September, the day before the Emersons Dunedin Marathon, George Street will be lit up by flying milers racing through the central city.
The ASB George St Mile will incorporate mile races for all, including the Kids Mile, Social Mile, University Mile and the NZ Mile Championships.
Championship races are open to registered members of Athletics NZ-affiliated clubs in the Under 20, Senior and Masters grades.
The Kids, Social, and University miles are open to all runners, joggers, walkers, and legends.
To enter click on the 2026 Registration button above and scroll down to find entry options for the mile.
Alternatively, visit the Athletics New Zealand website for more information.
Jetstar flights from Australia to Dunedin
Fly direct from the Gold Coast to Dunedin with Jetstar. It’s just 3.5 hours, with four flights each week. Book now at jetstar.com and start planning your trip.
2026 Prices
Early bird: Monday 16 February to Sunday 3 May
Standard: Monday 4 May to Sunday 2 August
Late: Monday 3 August to 4 pm Saturday 12 September
Online entries close 4 pm Saturday 12 September (extended from 9 September)
Late late entries can be done at race pack pickup. You may be required to pay an additional late entry fee if it’s after online entries have closed, requiring manual entry. There will be NO entries on race day, Sunday 13th September.
| Event Pricing/NZD | Early Bird | Standard | Late |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Marathon Run | $110 | $120 | $150 |
| Half Marathon Run | $80 | $90 | $120 |
| Half Marathon Recreational Walk | $70 | $80 | $110 |
| 10 km Run | $65 | $75 | $100 |
| 10 km Recreational Walk | $50 | $60 | $90 |
| 5 km Fun Run/Walk (12 years of age and over) | $25 | $30 | $60 |
| 5 km Fun Run/Walk (11 years of age and under) | $10 | $12 | $24 |
Dunedin Marathon ranked within the top 10 in Australia and NZ by sixt.com.au
Sixt.com.au have analysed 28 marathons in Australia and New Zealand and placed the Dunedin Marathon at no.8. The objective of the analysis was to determine the easiest and most comfortable marathon courses in Australia and New Zealand. The reason for the analysis: For many runners the 42.2 km is about survival rather than running a personal best.
The factors considered:
- Elevation gain
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Fastest time
- Altitude
- Participants
- Instagram mentions
Read the article here
Dunedin’s iconic harbour marathon
The Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon showcasing the beautiful Dunedin peninsula, caters for fast and slow, young and old, people of all abilities.
