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27 October 2009
Message from His Worship the Mayor John Banks
Auckland City Council is proud to sponsor the adidas Auckland Marathon. The event has become embedded into Auckland's vibrant calendar and represents the council's commitment to helping people of all ages become fitter, healthier and more active.
The adidas Auckland Marathon has become New Zealand's premier road race and attracts thousands of competitors from throughout Auckland, New Zealand and overseas, all of which have the opportunity to run along some of Auckland's most scenic terrain. The event brings significant international profile and economic benefits to the city and has added further value to Auckland's status as a world-class city.
Auckland City Council sponsors over 15 events each year as part of our commitment to making Auckland a vibrant, fun and active city for all those that live, work and visit the city.
23 October 2009
Warrander to race adidas Auckland Half Marathon
Former Olympic marathoner, Dale Warrander is back to defend his 2008 and 2007 half marathon titles at this year's adidas Auckland Marathon event. Warrander has an impressive record in Auckland, he is unbeaten in whichever event he has entered in the last six years with four half marathon and 2 full marathon wins.
Warrander says that he is looking forward to running the adidas Auckland Half marathon which doubles as the 2009 Athletics New Zealand Half Marathon Championships. "It is one of my favourite races on the racing calendar. I am looking to run around 65 minutes for Auckland if conditions are good" said Warrander.
The event has attracted a quality field with 2007 marathon winner, Matt Smith, Sam Wreford, Sam Dobson and Mark McKeown set to test Warrander's successful record at the event.
The elite female entries in the half marathon event are just as strong with previous winners Suzi Richards, Shireen Crumpton and Melissa Moon lining up against track specialist Nikki Hamblin, and the well performed pair of Maria Bentley and Lara Philips. They will also compete for the national half marathon title.
The half marathon starts at 6:45am at Devonport and finishes at Victoria Park in Auckland City.
05 October 2009
Rod Dixon to attend 2009 adidas Auckland Marathon
New Zealand running legend, Rod Dixon will be a special guest at this year's adidas Auckland Marathon. Managing Director, Stephen Brown, said "Rod Dixon will start the KIDSMARATHON and be involved with a number of event activities at the event Expo and on event day. We are delighted to have someone of Rod's international standing at the event and in particular his passion for the KIDSMARATHON."
Dixon is a leading figure and passionate advocate of the worldwide children's health and fitness movement and has developed successful training and events for children in the USA.
He says "the goal of KIDSMARATHON events is to lay the foundation for a lifelong commitment to good health and fitness habits. We do this by educating kids about exercise and nutrition, empowering them to take their health into their own hands, and inspiring them with visits from running champions"
Rod Dixon enjoyed an outstanding athletic career winning Olympic and World Championships medals over track and cross country. He is a previous winner of the 1982 City of Auckland Marathon and is widely known for his famous 1983 New York Marathon win in a New Zealand record time of 2:08:59.
Dixon says he is looking forward to returning to Auckland and being involved with the adidas Auckland Marathon KIDSMARATHON.
| Track & Field | Road Racing |
| 800m 1:47.6 | 10,000km 28:11.0 |
| 1500m3:33.8 | Half Marathon 1:02.12.0 |
| 1 Mile 3:53.6 | Marathon 2:08.59.0 |
| 3000m 7:41.8 | |
| 5000m 13:17.3 |
11 September 2009
2009 adidas Auckland Marathon Start Times Confirmed
The 2009 adidas Auckland Marathon event start times are now confirmed, as approved by the relevant authorities.
Important changes to start times for 2009:
- The Marathon and Half Marathon events will now start at different times - each as its own individual event.
- Event start times for the 2009 adidas Auckland Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon have changed (as shown in red below)
- Confirmed start times are as follows:
| Event | CONFIRMED START TIME | Start Location |
| Marathon | 6.10am | King Edward Parade, Devonport |
| Half Marathon | 6.45am | King Edward Parade, Devonport |
| Quarter Marathon | 6.45am | Gaunt St, Auckland City |
| 5km Walk | 9.15am | Sarsfield St, Auckland City |
| KIDS MARATHON | 10.30am | Beaumont St, Auckland City |
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the participant to know the correct start time for their chosen event.
24 August 2009
2009 adidas Auckland Marathon Event T-Shirts Revealed
Highly anticipated every year, the men's and women's adidas climacool t-shirt colours and styles for 2009 are:
Stay cool, stay dry. Climacool® is ventilation and moisture management for your body, providing optimum comfort and performance.
All entrants in the Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon events will receive a free adidas climacool t-shirt. These are to be collected from the Registration & Expo with your race packs - details are advised on your eTicket. Note that once ordered, a change of size is not possible. Entrants in the 5km Walk do not receive a T-Shirt but will receive a Heart Foundation adidas branded cap valued at $24.95 (limited to first 600 participants who collect their race packs).
15 June 2009
2009 adidas Auckland Marathon reaches capacity in 9 weeks
This year's adidas Auckland Marathon half marathon and marathon fields have sold out. Managing Director, Stephen Brown, said, "The fields for the half marathon and full marathon have reached capacity more than 4 months before race day. The level of interest has been unprecedented for a major running event in New Zealand and testament to the quality and stature of the adidas Auckland Marathon event."This year the total half and full marathon field size was increased from 7,500 to 9,000 participants and yet these events have still sold out two months earlier than last year."
Brown added that "with a likely field of over 2200 participants in the full marathon this represents significant growth from previous years' events. We are delighted with this record number of entrants".
Entries are still available in the quarter marathon, 5km walk and KIDSMARATHON events that feature as part of the adidas Auckland Marathon. The event takes place on Sunday 1 November 2009.
26 May 2009
adidas Auckland Marathon Features at the Tokyo Marathon
adidas Auckland Marathon in association with Tourism New Zealand has exhibited at this year’s Tokyo marathon expo. The marathon is Japan's leading marathon event with over 35,000 participants.
Managing Director, Stephen Brown, said. "We were pleased to promote the adidas Auckland Marathon to Japan for the first time and market New Zealand's premier Road Race to the Asian market. Over 75,000 visitors went through the venue over three days. We hope to develop our presence at Tokyo over the next few years."
The adidas Auckland Marathon thanks Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand and Tourism Auckland for assisting them to the 2009 Tokyo Marathon.
1 April 2009
New Race Director appointed for adidas Auckland Marathon
adidas Auckland Marathon has appointed Richard Lindroos to the position of Race Director. Lindroos replaces Aaron Carter who has been race director for the event for the last 3 years. Carter leaves the event in a strong position and wishes to spend more time on his own expanding events company total sport.
"Its been a great experience to manage race day at the adidas Auckland Marathon for the past three years and watch the event go from strength to strength." said Carter "However the time has come for me to focus more on total sport's growing events portfolio and ensure they are given the time they deserve."
adidas Auckland Marathon Managing Director, Stephen Brown, says. "The adidas Auckland Marathon has grown considerably in recent years and we thank Aaron for his contribution to the event's success. The event has benefited from the level of expertise he has brought to the event." Brown, added, "we welcome Richard to the adidas Auckland Marathon team and look forward to a new era of race day management."
Lindroos has been involved in the management team of the adidas Auckland Marathon since 2003 and last year was the General Manager for the FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup held in New Zealand late last year.
1 March 2009
2009 Entry Fees
There will be no increase in entry fees for the 2009 adidas Auckland Marathon. Entry fees remain the same as 2008 prices and online entries open on 10 April 2009.
2009 Entry Fees are as follows:
| Entry Fee (NZ Dollars) includes GST | Marathon Fee | Half Marathon Fee | Quarter Marathon Fee | 5km Fee |
| Early Entry Fee (Received by 5:00pm 18 September 2009) - Post / Fax | $106 | $89 | $55 | $35 |
| Late Entry Fee (Received by 5:00pm 26 October 2009) - Post / Fax | $126 | $109 | $55 | $35 |
| Registration Venue Entry Fee (Received by 7:00pm 31 October 2009) | $151 | $134 | $80 | $60 |
16 December 2008
NZ Marathon Championships Update
The adidas Auckland Marathon has been awarded the National Half Marathon Championships for 2009 by the Board of Athletics New Zealand.
3 March 2008
National Marathon and Half Marathon Championships host for 2009
The adidas Auckland Marathon has been awarded both the National Marathon and Half Marathon Championships for 2009 by the Board of Athletics New Zealand.
