Distances on the map are approximate.
The elevation has been included as a navigation device. To follow the course run your finger or mouse along the elevation graph.
Please ignore the actual values on the elevation graph because it gives the impression of a rolling course. Although the first half has some gentle inclines, the second half is mostly flat.
For a better view of the map, click on the link at the top of the map to go to mapometer.
Please note that the full marathon course has AIMS certification.
NB: There will be a drink stations and toilets approximately 5 km apart.
Course summary
The full marathon starts at the entrance of the Portobello Recreation Reserve onto Allans Beach Road turning right onto Harington Point Road to head northeast up the peninsula to Harwood for a loop. Out of Harwood, turn left to go further up the peninsula turning around at approximately 100m north of Pakihau Rd. From there head back along the same road to Portobello and onto the shared path. Continue down the shared path all the way to the Bayfield Inlet. On to the shared path on Portsmouth Drive, past the Molars and at the end of the share path, turn onto the right hand side of Kitchener/Birch, right onto the harbour (lower) side of the Harbour Basin, turn right to the right hand side of Fryatt Stand finally turning left onto Wickliffe St, on to the Ward St ramp/bridge to the finish outside Emerson’s.