An ultra marathon distance is any footrace longer than the standard marathon distance of 42.195 km (26.2 miles). In practice the sport has settled on
The Taupō Ultramarathon is a one-day trail running event on the shores of Lake Taupō in New Zealand’s central North Island, run each spring along
The half marathon, a challenging yet achievable 21.1-kilometer journey, stands as the most popular distance in New Zealand's running calendar, striking a perfect balance between
The Kirikiriroa Marathon is a volunteer-run endurance event in Hamilton, New Zealand, that sends runners and walkers along the Te Awa River Path beside the
The Christchurch Marathon is New Zealand’s flattest and fastest big-city road race, run each autumn from Hagley Park in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch. The
The North Shore Marathon is Auckland’s premier coastal running event, offering participants a breathtaking route along the golden sands and rolling hills of the North
The Selwyn Marathon has established itself as a premier fixture in the Canterbury running calendar, offering a fast, flat, and scenic route through the heart
The Auckland Marathon is New Zealand’s largest running festival and the only day of the year when runners are allowed to cross the Auckland Harbour
The Wellington Marathon is an annual winter road race held along the waterfront of New Zealand’s capital, run on a flat, sea-level course certified to
An ultramarathon is any footrace longer than the standard 42.195 km marathon, and New Zealand has become one of the world’s great places to run one.