Runaway Auckland 5k

The United Airlines 5km starts at Wynyard Quarter on Auckland's waterfront and finishes at Victoria Park nearby. The course joins part of the marathon route through the city centre, taking runners along waterfront streets and through the CBD before returning to the finish area at Victoria Park. Terrain is entirely flat, sealed road and path, making it accessible to walkers, joggers and families as well as competitive runners. As the shortest distance on offer at the Runaway Auckland Marathon event, the 5km shares its finish line festivities with the marathon, half marathon and 11km Traverse, including the post-event recovery area with food and drink vendors. It's a popular option for first-time participants, those supporting friends and family in the longer distances, or anyone wanting a shorter, sociable run through central Auckland.