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EMERSON'S DUNEDIN MARATHON
The 46th Dunedin Marathon running and walking races, organised by Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club in Dunedin, New Zealand will be held on Sunday 13th September 2026 consisting of 6 events:
- Full Marathon Run
- Half Marathon Run
- Half Marathon Recreational Walk
- 10 km Run
- 10 km Recreational Walk
- 5 km Fun Run and Walk
All events will again finish going down the Ward St ramp, after crossing the railway bridge overlooking Emerson’s Brewery.
- The marathon will start at the Portobello Recreation Reserve, head northeast up the peninsula, turning around between Penguin Place and Te Rauone Reserve, then heading back to the city to finish outside Emerson’s.
- All the other courses start at a location close to the finish overlooking Emerson’s.
You must pick up your race pack and merchandise
You must pick up your race pack and merchandise before you go to the start of the race. Dates and times for race pack and merchandise pick up along with information you need to know for race day can be found here.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Full Marathon Run
Price changes in 1 month 15 hours-
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Register for Full Marathon RunNZ$110.00
Early Bird
Now registering Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$120.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$150.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 9
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Half Marathon Run
Price changes in 1 month 15 hours-
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Register for Half Marathon RunNZ$80.00
Early Bird
Now registering Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$90.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$120.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 9
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Half Marathon Walk
Price changes in 1 month 15 hours-
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Register for Half Marathon WalkNZ$70.00
Early Bird
Now registering Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$80.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$110.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 9
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10 km Run
Price changes in 1 month 15 hours-
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Register for 10 km RunNZ$65.00
Early Bird
Now registering Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$75.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$100.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 9
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10 km Walk
Price changes in 1 month 15 hours-
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Register for 10 km WalkNZ$55.00
Early Bird
Now registering Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$60.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$90.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 9
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5 km Run and Walk
Price changes in 1 month 15 hours-
The price for people 11 years of age and under will be discounted by 60% (The prices: Early bird $10, Standard $12, Late $24)
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Register for 5 km Run and WalkNZ$25.00
Early Bird
Now registering Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$30.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$60.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 9
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
- Website
- Visit website
