Merit Prize money is equal for men and women. Product prizes are offered in the Marathon and Half-Marathon events for remaining places up to 10th place in the Open fields, and for the first three in each 5-year age group starting with the age group 35-39 years.
| MARATHON | HALF MARATHON | |
| First | $3000 | $1500 |
| Second | $1500 | $1000 |
| Third | $750 | $500 |
| Fourth | $300 | $200 |
| Fifth | $150 | $100 |
* All prizes are in NZ$ and those prizes above $500 are subject to 20% resident withholding tax.
* Please see waiver and release details regarding prizes when entering.
Spot prizes for all events will be drawn randomly and a list of all winners will be available at the Registration & Expo at the Spot Prize area. Spot prizes must be collected prior to 7:00pm Saturday 31 October. Prizes not collected by that time will be deemed forfeited by the winner. To claim your minor spot prize you must present your valid race number.
Prize giving will be held at Victoria Park and commences at 11.45am. The following prizes will be awarded on stage:
The age group merit prize list and all age group merit prizes will be available from the Information & Prize tent in Victoria Park from 11:45 am onwards.