First Light Marathon
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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