Emerson's Dunedin Marathon

Runners get under way from the Caledonian Ground at the start of the half marathon. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON

Half marathon competitors Ruth Bridgman and Jordan Winterton lead a steady stream of runners along Portsmouth Drive. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD

Achilles NZ Dunedin walker Michael Bardrick (left) and guide Rachael Masterton get into their stride during the 10km walk. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON

Justin Ellison and daughter Mia Perry-Ellison complete the 5km run/walk together. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON

Half marathon walker Cheryl Neill looks relaxed as she heads towards Otago Peninsula. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD

Jessie Noone is all smiles as she completes the full marathon on a windy Sunday. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON

Full marathon runner Luke Sherry makes his way across the Andersons Bay causeway. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD

Celebrating completing the 10km walk are (from left) Leigh Ribeiro, Tamu Rough and Kate Catchpole at Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon 2025. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON

Full marathon runner Edward Woolley battles the wind on the Andersons Bay causeway. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD

Half marathon runners admire the glories of Otago Harbour as they cross the Andersons Bay causeway on Sunday. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD

Runners CJ Iverson (left) and Cayden Sanginiti set the pace at the start of the 10km run. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON

Making a splash of colour during the half marathon walk are Sonya Taylor (left) and Jo Hanning, followed by (from left) Joanne Thom, Bronwyn Parker and Maria Christian. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD

A record 3778 participants hit the road to take part in Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon on Sunday.

The full marathon winners were Dan Hayman, of Dunedin, in 2hr 39min 48sec and Hannah Oldroyd, of Canterbury, in 2hr 53min 47sec.

The women’s half marathon winner was Clara Fergus, of Canterbury, in 1hr 21min 53sec and the men’s winner was Logan Griffin, of Canterbury, in 1hr 10min 23sec.

Race director Becs Adlam said there were so many standout performances on the day and it was always hard to single out just one.

"Especially when for some, simply crossing the finish line is a personal victory."

"That said, watching Dan Hayman cross the line and then presenting him with his winner’s prize pack was a particularly special moment."

At 21 years old and in his marathon debut, the University of Otago student took out the men’s title, pushing through tough headwinds for much of the course.

The Star reporters Sam Henderson and Brenda Harwood were on the course capturing the day’s action.