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Records Fall as Marathon Marks 10-Year Milestone in Style

16 May 2026

There were celebrations all round today as the ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon returned, with the event reaching its 10-year milestone while thousands of participants smashed their goals in the...

Andrew Petrie to Tackle the Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon in Memory of his Wife Nicola

14 May 2026

When Andrew Petrie lines up at the start of the 2026 ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon on Saturday, the moment will carry far more weight than the 42.2 kilometres that...

Napier Local Steps from the Sideline to the Start Line

13 May 2026

This Saturday, 61-year-old Napier local Kathryn Marsh will tackle 21.1 kilometres of stunning road and trail at the 2026 ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon.

Thousands to Celebrate 10 Years of Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon

11 May 2026

Hawke’s Bay is set to welcome runners from across New Zealand and around the world this weekend as more than 7,200 registered participants take part in the 2026 ASICS Runaway...

Founding Runners Return for 10th Anniversary Edition

16 April 2026

Next month, the ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon will celebrate its 10th year of running, evolving into a hugely popular and much-loved destination event that brings thousands of runners and...

Stunning Day in the Bay as Ingrid Cree Earns Fourpeat

18 May 2025

The 2025 ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon unfolded under picture-perfect skies, welcoming nearly 8,000 registered participants to the breathtaking landscapes of Hawke’s Bay.

Thousands Gearing Up for 2025 ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon

13 May 2025

With just over a week to go, the Hawke’s Bay region is preparing to welcome nearly 8,000 registered participants for the 2025 ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon, taking place on...

Close Racing and Picture Perfect Conditions Highlight ASICS Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon

18 May 2024

Fast racing, incredibly close finishes and picture-perfect conditions have highlighted Saturday’s 2024 ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon.

Medal Perks 2024

17 April 2024

Your 2024 finisher medal will do more than just look good on Sunday 19 May!

ASICS Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon Just One Month Away

17 April 2024

Excitement is building for the return of the ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon, with just one month to go until the eighth edition of this popular event.