Logo for the 8th Continent Marathon featuring a running figure, a globe, and a rising sun in the background.

8th Continent Marathon

The 8th Continent Marathon runs through the scenic Auckland Domain.

The event uses a 5.28km loop starting and finishing at the domain grandstand.

The marathon is eight laps and the half marathon is four laps.

Map of running routes in Auckland Domain, showing loops for marathon and half marathon with start and finish lines, toilets, drink stations, and waste stations.

Registration, Check-in & Start Line:

Auckland Domain Grandstand.

Start Times

Registration:  From 6:00 AM on the day

Marathon start: 7:00 AM 

Early marathon starts: 6:30 AM

NOTE: The early start is restricted to 6+ hour competitor, and by application only. Please email us if you haven't done so already. 

Half marathon starts: 7:30 AM

• Facilities: The changing rooms, showers and toilets under the grandstand and upstairs will be available for all competitors. both before the start and after the finish.

• Aid Stations: There will be 2 x aid stations available: One will be situated at the start line and the other by the museum. We will have disposable cups for water. We encourage you to leave your own drink bottle at the reception table.

• Car Parking: Available around the Auckland Domain, with varying time limits. There is also street parking in the various side streets in the area.