Hamilton Half Marathon
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About the race
The Hamilton Half Marathon is a running event held at Hamilton Gardens on Sunday 14 March 2027. The event offers three distance options:
- 21 km half marathon
- 10 km
- 5 km
All courses start and finish at the Rhododendron Lawn in Hamilton Gardens and follow sections of the Te Awa River Ride trail, with riverside running along the Waikato River, through parks, landmarks and neighbourhood areas. The courses use a mix of sealed roads and smooth paved surfaces and are described as generally flat with small undulations. Walkers are permitted in the 21 km field and must start behind runners and keep left on the course.
Aid stations are positioned along each course and supply water and electrolyte drink at specified kilometre marks for the 21 km and 10 km events; the 5 km has hydration at the finish. All finishers in each distance receive a medal. Medals are awarded by age group for the 21 km and 10 km, and the top five men and women overall in the 5 km receive medals. Awards and major spot prizes are presented at 12noon in front of the stage. One major spot prize requires the winner to be present at prize giving to be eligible.
Event services include bag check at start and finish, onsite parking in Hamilton Gardens, food trucks in the finish area, and late entry periods with a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
