What are the ways into the Wellington Marathon?

There are 3 ways in. First come, first served: Online entries via EventPlus with tiered pricing (Super-Early, Early, Normal, Late); online entries close 12 noon on June 30, after which Last Minute entries are available only at Race Pack Pick Up. Qualifying time: Elite support program for the Full and Half Marathon: athletes meeting the standards may apply with PBs and recent results; support may include travel, accommodation or free entry. Charity place: Enter the race, then create your own fundraising page to raise life-saving funds to fight heart disease.

Can I get into the Wellington Marathon with a qualifying time?

Yes. The organizer publishes 4 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

How to get into the Wellington Marathon 2027.

All 3 ways into the Wellington Marathon in Wellington.

Race details Official site

Ways in

There are 3 ways into the Wellington Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

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First come, first served
Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.
At this race: Online entries via EventPlus with tiered pricing (Super-Early, Early, Normal, Late); online entries close 12 noon on June 30, after which Last Minute entries are available only at Race Pack Pick Up.
Organizer's details
02
Qualifying time
Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.
At this race: Elite support program for the Full and Half Marathon: athletes meeting the standards may apply with PBs and recent results; support may include travel, accommodation or free entry.
03
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Enter the race, then create your own fundraising page to raise life-saving funds to fight heart disease.
Organizer's details

Qualifying times

Elite support program for the Full and Half Marathon: athletes meeting the standards may apply with PBs and recent results; support may include travel, accommodation or free entry.

The organizer publishes 4 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.

Wellington Marathon qualifying times

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

Charity places

No charity places listed yet.

We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.

FAQ

What are the ways into the Wellington Marathon?: There are 3 ways in. First come, first served: Online entries via EventPlus with tiered pricing (Super-Early, Early, Normal, Late); online entries close 12 noon on June 30, after which Last Minute entries are available only at Race Pack Pick Up. Qualifying time: Elite support program for the Full and Half Marathon: athletes meeting the standards may apply with PBs and recent results; support may include travel, accommodation or free entry. Charity place: Enter the race, then create your own fundraising page to raise life-saving funds to fight heart disease.
Can I get into the Wellington Marathon with a qualifying time?: Yes. The organizer publishes 4 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

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