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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
Just annouced: The ASB George Street Mile
Taking place on Saturday 12 September, the day before the Emersons Dunedin Marathon, George Street will be lit up by flying milers racing through the central city.
The ASB George St Mile will incorporate mile races for all, including the Kids Mile, Social Mile, University Mile and the NZ Mile Championships.
Championship races are open to registered members of Athletics NZ-affiliated clubs in the Under 20, Senior and Masters grades.
The Kids, Social, and University miles are open to all runners, joggers, walkers, and legends. Enter via the Emerson's Dunedin Marathon entry form or visit the Athletics New Zealand website for more information.
Emerson's Dunedin Marathon Course Information
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 the Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive.
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
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Full Marathon Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$110.00
Early Bird
Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$120.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$150.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 12
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Half Marathon Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$80.00
Early Bird
Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$90.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$120.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 12
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Half Marathon Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$70.00
Early Bird
Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$80.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$110.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 12
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10 km Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$65.00
Early Bird
Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$75.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$100.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 12
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10 km Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$50.00
Early Bird
Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$60.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$90.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 12
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5 km Run and Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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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NZ$25.00
Early Bird
Feb 16 – May 3 -
NZ$30.00
Standard
May 4 – Aug 2 -
NZ$60.00
Late
Aug 3 – Sept 12
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Kids Mile Closed
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NZ$15.00Feb 16 - Sept 12
Social Mile Closed
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NZ$20.00Feb 16 - Sept 12
University Mile Closed
Student ID to be shown at bib pick up
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NZ$15.00Feb 16 - Sept 12
Contact information
- Event contact
- Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
- Website
- Visit website
