2026 Race Info

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Location: Tip Track, Wellington
Races: Tip Track Marathon (42km, 2500m elevation)
Tip Track Half (21km, 1250m elevation)
Time: 7am for TTM, 9am for the Half

Unlike the race, entry is simple...

Simply click on the 'Register' button above and this will take you to the website to register. There is a fee of $40 for the marathon and $25 for the half. We also offer a 'Low income earner' option, if things are a bit tight. TTM is about community and we don't want anyone to miss out! Alternatively, there are options to donate a bit more which are hugely appreciated.

All money raised goes to one or two nominated charities each year. Literally, ALL the money (aside from a few small costs such as this website, a portaloo on the day). Literally, almost all the money. Any other costs incurred come out of my pocket. That's why this event is no frills. Want a medal? Go do Round the Bays.

Not sure what to expect? On the fence? Find my sense of humour mildly entertaining but not sure this event is for you? Come. Just register. Do it. YOU ARE NOT MADE OF SUGAR. It all goes to charity and I PROMISE you will have fun. Unlike other races, I guarantee good weather and friendly dogs.

DON'T THINK YOU CAN MANAGE A HALF MARATHON? Sign up anyway and come and do what you can. There is no expectation for more, just do 1 or 2 laps and enjoy the vibe.

Comp gear, aid stations etc

Near the bottom of the tip track will be a base/HQ where you can leave any supplies you want. A table / aid station is there too where you can place food/baking. Note the table is communal though!
There is no comp gear for TTM as you are never far from the base and can leave whatever you need there.

"What went wrong in my life that I ended up here?" - Sarah Mackey, TTM enthusiast

2026 Entrants

HALF MARATHON:

101 - Amy Johnstone
102 - Kathy Bethell
103 - Jan Ducnuigeen
104 - Dave Collett
105 - Dana Vertongen
106 - Oscar Louisson
107 - Dani Hibbs
108 - Tessa Ayson

MARATHON:

1 - Shannon Hughes
2 - Henry Li
3 - Neil Wilson
4 - Kate Unwin
5 - Elspeth Knewstubb
6 - Laura Girvan West
7 - Gordon Okeden Pal
8 - Lucy Okeden Pal
9 - Valentinas Bakaitis
10 - Cam Rogers
11 - Cath Fawcet
12 - Robert Tiu
13 - John Doyle
14 - Alan Ryan

Race history for contestants can also be found on the Pain Cave - a website I have created that collates all trail running results in New Zealand over the past decade. Go check it out and sign up!
The Pain Cave

RACE BRIEFING PACK (2025) -
click to download

info@tiptrackmarathon.co.nz