RUNNING

5km, 11km, Half, Full Marathon

Join us for a celebration of endurance, spirit, and community on the streets! Running at Rainbow Games 2026 welcomes participants of all identities, levels, and backgrounds to take part in a fun and inclusive event as you run, walk, or skip in the Auckland Marathon as part of the Rainbow Games team.

WAYS TO REGISTER:

Registration is a two-part process. 

  • Register as a member of the Rainbow Games Team. This secures your place on the team and Special Rainbow Games Pricing.

  • Race Entry: You will then be directed to the Auckland Marathon website to complete your race entry.

  • Team registrations close on 13 September 2026. After this date, registration is only available as an individual through the Auckland Marathon portal.

DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

ABOUT RUNNING

VENUE

Auckland Marathon

DATES

Sunday 01 November 2026

  • START TIMES: 5:55 am Wheelchair Division; 6:00 am Marathon; 6:50 am Half Marathon; 8:40 am 11km; 11:00 am 5km 

    FINISH LINE:  Victoria Park, Fanshawe Street, Auckland

REGISTRATION COSTS

Early Bird: $59 (from 15 February to 15 April 2026)

Standard: $69 (from 16 April to 16 October 2026)

This one-time fee helps us deliver an unforgettable experience. It includes access to:

  • Opening & Closing Ceremonies

  • Arts, Culture & Social Programme

  • Player Accreditation

  • Opportunity to win medals

  • A contribution to our Rangatahi Legacy Programme

In addition to the registration fee, players must pay a sport fee  to Auckland Marathon to participate in the run of their choice.

Running Sport Fee
5km - $57

11km Traverse - $103

Half Marathon - $149

Marathon - $180

The Auckland Marathon registration pack will be available as part of the Rainbow Games registration process.

CATEGORIES

DISTANCES:  Marathon, Half Marathon, 11km, 5km

The following categories are available:

Open Team

Open 5K

Open 11K 

Open Half Marathon 

Open Marathon 

Open Wheelchair

Open (Inclusive of all gender identities and expressions. Anyone can enter this division)


Female-identifying Team

Female-identifying 5K

Female-identifying 11K

Female-identifying Half Marathon 

Female-identifying Marathon

Female-identifying Wheelchair


    Female-identifying (Open to cis women, trans women, and non-binary players assigned female at birth)

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION