Road Running Walking & Hiking World Marathon Majors Qualifier

Wellington Marathon

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Wellington, New Zealand

Location

Wellington, Wellington Region, New ZealandShow on map(41.2924° S, 174.7787° E)

Date & StatusJuly 4, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Wellington Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Wellington, Wellington Region, NZ focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Walk) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (Walk) (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 4, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (wellingtonmarathon.co.nz).

Official website

Wellington Marathon in Wellington (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: **Alpsdake** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Seaside & Coast Kids & Youth Races

Races & distances (6)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	8 m - 88 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Marathon (Walk)	Walking & Hiking	42.2 km	+190 m	11 m - 91 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	14 m - 54 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon (Walk)	Walking & Hiking	21.1 km	+95 m	17 m - 57 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	20 m - 39 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 10 km	Walking & Hiking	10 km	+45 m	8 m - 27 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 88 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 88 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 13.7 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Wellington Marathon take place?

Wellington Marathon takes place in Wellington, Wellington Region, NZ (start area at coordinates 41.2924° S, 174.7787° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 4, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Wellington Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Walk) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (Walk) (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Wellington Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Wellington Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (wellingtonmarathon.co.nz).