The Y Marathon Club is a marathon training group that meets on Vincent Street, at the corner of Pitt Street in Auckland's CBD. It prepares runners for the Auckland and Rotorua marathons, and it takes walkers as well as runners, from beginners to experienced athletes. Training uses the Lydiard method, tailored to each person's level, with a pack-run format to build momentum and group support. The club says its members have finished their first marathon, and the website lists a summer series starting on 1 October 2026 and the 8th Continent Marathon on 17 January 2027.
Walkers' start times can vary during training periods, so new members are asked to get in touch to confirm their group's start time. Limited free parking is available at The Y Fitness Centre off Greys Avenue, and a club bumper sticker is needed to avoid being towed, with stickers given out on the first visit. The Y's CBD site is at the corner of Pitt Street and Greys Avenue. Newsletter signup for marathon training updates is offered on the website.