15/11/2025
๐ฟ Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon โ Today is the Day! ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ซ
๐ Riverhead Forest, West Auckland
๐ From 7:00 AM onwards
โจ Today, we run not just with our feet โ but with our hearts.
Today, we gather as one community, one whฤnau, celebrating culture, connection, and the power of unity.
From Afghanistan to Aotearoa, this marathon is more than a race โ it is a bridge.
A bridge of hope, resilience, and togetherness.
A place where stories meet, friendships form, and our shared humanity shines.
๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ Runners of all ages, volunteers, musicians, exhibitors, families, and supporters โ thank you for being part of this unforgettable journey.
Your presence today turns a simple event into a celebration of culture, identity, and community strength.
๐ถ Expect live music
๐ฒ Afghan street food
๐จ Cultural exhibitions
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Special wooden finisher medals made in New Zealand
๐ Gemstone medals from Afghanistan for top runners
๐ณ And the beauty of Riverhead Forest embracing us all
To every volunteer, sponsor, runner, and supporter โ ngฤ mihi, tashakor, thank you for standing with us.
๐ธ Letโs make memories today. Letโs make history today.
See you at the event base from 7:00 AM!
New Beginnings Foundation / Timatanga Hou
Building Bridges โ Creating Community โ Celebrating Culture.
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