Takapuna, Auckland (New Zealand) - "North Shore Marathon". Established in 2007, originally as the North Shore City Half Marathon and part of the RUN Auckland Series, the North Shore Marathon evolved to a standalone event in 2011, the event has a long and proud history as North Shore's best running event. Held annually usually on the first Sunday of September but tide dependent, the event often marks the start of spring and Fathers Day. As one of New Zealand's most scenic running courses taking in the beautiful North Shore Coastline with sections along Takapuna, Cheltenham & Milford Beaches and including a circuit up and around Maungauika/Historic North Head. This spectacular part of the course has been the showcase of the event since 2007 with Auckland’s best views out into the Hauraki Gulf to Rangitoto Island and Auckland City Skyline out into the Hauraki Gulf to Rangitoto Island. There course features a mixture of road, beach, and grass trails, so there is a bit of something for everyone. https://northshoremarathon.co.nz