North Shore Marathon
Takapuna, Auckland
29 Aug 2027
⚠ Start times change frequently. Always check with race organiser or their website for this year's confirmed start time before travelling.
Course map
Map based on 2026 route
⚠ This map is for indicative purposes only — routes can change, or be reversed, year to year. Check with the race organiser for this year's confirmed map.
Elevation profile
About this race
The North Shore Marathon starts at Gould Reserve on Takapuna Beach and is run as two laps of a 21.1 km coastal circuit on Auckland's North Shore. Each lap runs along the coast between Milford in the north and Cheltenham Beach in the south, passing Takapuna Beach on the way. It then loops up and around Maungauika / North Head Historic Reserve with views of Rangitoto Island, the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland city, before returning to the start area. The surface is a mix of road, beach and grass trail. The profile is rolling with several short climbs and descents on each lap. The event is organised by North Shore Marathon Limited and also includes a one-lap half marathon, a quarter marathon, a 5k and a kids' mile.