First Light Marathon

First Light Marathon Race into the sun in spectacular Tairāwhiti Gisborne, Aotearoa New Zealand!

The First Light Marathon takes place in Tairāwhiti Gisborne, Aotearoa New Zealand, which is known for being the first city in the world to see the sun each day. Its spectacular coastline and densely forested parks provide a magical backdrop to this unique race. Runners will herald in the sunrise as they race along the beach and over the (many!) hills.

It's the world's earliest marathon kickoff. When the clock strikes exactly 05.40, hundreds of runners race into the worl...
09/10/2026

It's the world's earliest marathon kickoff.

When the clock strikes exactly 05.40, hundreds of runners race into the world's first sunrise, happening in the world's eastermost city of Tairāwhiti Gisborne, New Zealand.

Escape the January chill and join us for an epic running adventure. Limited spots available!

🗓️ 23 January 2027
📍 Tairāwhiti Gisborne, New Zealand
🏃 Marathon • Half Marathon • 6K Fun Run
🔗 Registration via: www.first-light-marathon.com/registration

See you at dawn!

21/09/2026

We know you’re busy planning the last quarter of the year… 👀

But we have a tiny suggestion: stop thinking about Q4 for a moment and start thinking about Q1 2027 instead. 😉

The First Light Marathon 2027 takes you to Tairāwhiti Gisborne, New Zealand, where you can run into the first light of the day and kick off the year with a pretty spectacular adventure.

🗓️ 23 January 2027
📍 Tairāwhiti Gisborne, New Zealand
🏃 Marathon • Half Marathon • 6K Fun Run
🔗 first-light-marathon.com

One more thing to add to the calendar. You’re welcome. 🌅

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Part of the Albatros Adventure Marathons race series.

29/07/2026

We know... a marathon that starts before sunrise sounds a little crazy.

But once you see the first golden rays stretching across the Pacific Ocean, you'll understand why runners travel from around the world for this experience.

Some mornings are worth waking up for.

🗓️ 23 January 2027
📍 Tairāwhiti Gisborne, New Zealand
🏃 Marathon • Half Marathon • 6K Fun Run

See you at the start line.

Register here: https://adventure-marathons.com/First_Light_Registration

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Part of the Albatros Adventure Marathons race series.
100% Pure New Zealand

Start your 2027 with a ray of first light in Tairāwhiti Gisborne. Come run with us at the First Light Marathon, take in ...
28/07/2026

Start your 2027 with a ray of first light in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.

Come run with us at the First Light Marathon, take in the sunlit landscape, and experience all that Gisborne, New Zealand has to offer.

🗓️ 23 January 2027
🏃‍♀️ 42.2k / 21.1k / 6K Fun-Run

👉 Register here: first-light-marathon.com/registration

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100% Pure New Zealand

Are you a morning person? Then this race is yours. ✨🧡 The First Light Marathon starts before dawn, so you can witness th...
08/07/2026

Are you a morning person? Then this race is yours. ✨🧡

The First Light Marathon starts before dawn, so you can witness the world's very first sunrise of the day at its best.🌄
Its route winds through breathtaking scenery bathed in a calming, glowing morning atmosphere.

📆 23 January 2027
📍 Gisborne, New Zealand
🏃‍♀️ Marathon, Half Marathon, 6K Fun-Run

Ready to run through this dreamy landscape?
Register here: https://adventure-marathons.com/First_Light_Registration

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An official event by Albatros Adventure Marathons

Summer is here, and while you enjoy the season, it’s also the perfect time to think ahead to 2027.Registration for the F...
22/06/2026

Summer is here, and while you enjoy the season, it’s also the perfect time to think ahead to 2027.

Registration for the First Light Marathon 2027 is already open, and runners are securing their places in Tairāwhiti Gisborne, New Zealand 🏃‍♀️☀️

Start your year at sunrise on the Pacific coast, choosing between the Marathon, Half Marathon, or 6 km.

📅 23 January 2027
📍 Tairāwhiti Gisborne, New Zealand

Make 2027 unforgettable from the very first step.

👉 Registration is open now: https://adventure-marathons.com/First-Light-Marathon
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An official event by Albatros Adventure Marathons

Soft pink skies, glowing oranges, deep ocean blues, and golden light stretching across the coastline. 🌊🌸✨ At the First L...
04/05/2026

Soft pink skies, glowing oranges, deep ocean blues, and golden light stretching across the coastline. 🌊🌸✨
At the First Light Marathon in Gisborne, New Zealand, you’ll run through a breathtaking palette painted by the world’s first sunrise.

These are the colours of the First Light Marathon.
Are you ready to run through them?
👉 https://adventure-marathons.com/First_Light_Registration

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📅 23 January 2027
🏃‍♀️ Marathon, Half Marathon, 6K Fun-Run

100% Pure New Zealand
An official event by Albatros Adventure Marathons

The First Light Marathon takes place in and around the beautiful city of Gisborne, New Zealand. It is known for its stun...
10/04/2026

The First Light Marathon takes place in and around the beautiful city of Gisborne, New Zealand. It is known for its stunning surf beaches, local wineries, and breathtaking nature reserves.🏃‍♀️🌏

Gisborne and the surrounding East Cape are among the first places in the world to see the sunrise each day.
That’s why this marathon begins early in the morning: to give runners the chance to run under the very first light of the new day. ☀️

A marathon, a special sunrise, and a place like no other.
Isn’t that magical? ✨

📅 23 January 2027
🏃‍♀️ 42.2k / 21.1k / 6K Fun-Run

👉 Register here: https://adventure-marathons.com/First_Light_Registration

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100% Pure New Zealand
An official event by Albatros Adventure Marathons

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