Auckland Marathon apologises for omitting women's names from merchandise

Saturday 31 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 31 Oct, 5:04pm

Organisers have apologised after an unintentional printing error left female runners' names off commemorative hoodies and t-shirts. While men's names were correctly printed, the mistake was highlighted on social media. The event is expected to be the largest in over a decade, with nearly 18,000 people registered.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 31 Oct, 3:38pm

   Auckland Marathon apologises over hoodie printing bungle that omits female runners’ names (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 31 Oct, 4:38pm

   Women's names omitted from Auckland Marathon commemorative merchandise (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSat 31 Oct, 5:04pm

   Women's names left off Auckland Marathon merchandise 'not ideal' (opens in new tab)