2026 Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon – Registration Open
Registration for the 46th Dunedin Marathon to be held on Sunday 13th September is now open. Click the button above to go to the registration site hosted by Race Roster.
2026 Prices
Early bird: Monday 16 February to Sunday 3 May
Standard: Monday 4 May to Sunday 2 August
Late: Monday 3 August to Wednesday 9 September
Online entries close midnight 9 September.
Late late entries can be done at race pack pickup where you will need to fill in a paper form and pay an additional late fee on top of the late entry price.
| Event Pricing/NZD | Early Bird | Standard | Late |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Marathon Run | $110 | $120 | $150 |
| Half Marathon Run | $80 | $90 | $120 |
| Half Marathon Recreational Walk | $70 | $80 | $110 |
| 10 km Run | $65 | $75 | $100 |
| 10 km Recreational Walk | $50 | $60 | $90 |
| 5 km Fun Run/Walk (12 years of age and over) | $25 | $30 | $90 |
| 5 km Fun Run/Walk (11 years of age and under) | $10 | $12 | $24 |
As in 2025 the events will be:
- Full marathon run
- Half marathon run
- Half marathon recreational walk
- 10 km run
- 10 km recreational walk
- 5 km fun run/walk
Dunedin Marathon ranked within the top 10 in Australia and NZ by sixt.com.au
Sixt.com.au have analysed 28 marathons in Australia and New Zealand and placed the Dunedin Marathon at no.8. The objective of the analysis was to determine the easiest and most comfortable marathon courses in Australia and New Zealand. The reason for the analysis: For many runners the 42.2 km is about survival rather than running a personal best.
The factors considered:
- Elevation gain
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Fastest time
- Altitude
- Participants
- Instagram mentions
Read the article here
Dunedin’s iconic harbour marathon
The Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon showcasing the beautiful Dunedin peninsula, caters for fast and slow, young and old, people of all abilities.
