Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, gusty winds ahead
Runners will face a steady 48°F throughout the race with a max wind of 17 mph from the NW, creating challenging gusts. Humidity is high at 80%, warranting a conservative start, especially on the hilly terrain. Headwinds will be particularly tough from miles 17 and 22, while crosswinds will impact the earlier and later segments. Proper pacing adjustments are essential to tackle the climbs and descents effectively.
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Race Info
The Emerson's Dunedin Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer event held each September in Dunedin, New Zealand. The full marathon starts at Portobello Recreation Reserve on the Otago Peninsula and finishes on Ward Street outside Emerson's Brewery in central Dunedin. The AIMS-certified marathon course qualifies as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The half marathon, 10km and 5km distances start later the same morning from Caledonian Ground rather than the marathon's start line.
