Wellington Marathon

Wellington, New Zealand · July 4, 2027

51°·52° high·Breezy·Dry

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Wellington Marathon race day weather

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52° high

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Cool start, slight headwind

Runners will face a temperature trend from 51°F at the start to 52°F at the finish, with a light headwind from the NNW at 14 mph. Humidity will be high at 81%, which may feel uncomfortable for some. Adjusting pace early and staying hydrated will be crucial to maintain performance.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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About the Wellington Marathon

The Wellington Marathon starts and finishes at Sky Stadium on the Fran Wilde Walkway in Wellington, New Zealand. The 42.195 km course is an out-and-back route along the capital's harbour bays, passing Oriental Bay, the Wind Walk, Miramar Peninsula, and Queens Wharf. A half marathon and 10 km run alongside the full marathon.

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Race weekend

Sunday, July 4

9:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

9:30 AM10km (6.2 mi)

9:40 AMKids' Magic Mile (1.0 mi)

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Wellington Marathon FAQ

When is the 2027 Wellington Marathon?

The 2027 Wellington Marathon will be held on Sunday July 4, 2027.

Is the Wellington Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Wellington Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Wellington Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 53°F and a low of 49°F with a 14% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Wellington Marathon?

Over the 3 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2024 to 2026), it averaged 51°F at the start and 52°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2026).

What was the hottest Wellington Marathon?

Of the 3 years on record, 2025 was the warmest, reaching 54°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2026, at 48°F.

What was the windiest Wellington Marathon?

Of the 3 years on record, 2026 was the windiest, with wind averaging 21 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2024, at 6 mph.

Wellington Marathon weather history

Based on 3 years of data

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52°F

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Rain Freq

33%

1 of 3 yrs

Wind12mph

Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Wellington Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2026	48°/50°	Light	45°
2025 Wellington Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2025	52°/54°	-	44°
2024 Wellington Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2024	52°/54°	-	48°