Round the Bridges - Hamilton
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About the race
The Hamilton City Council 12km course is a measured city-centre route that starts in the Victoria Street / Garden Place area of the central business district. The course heads north along Victoria Street, drops to the river path at Rostrevor Street, crosses the Waikato River at Fairfield Bridge, then follows River Road south. Runners continue through Hamilton Gardens, cross Cobham Bridge, and follow the river back toward the finish on Victoria Street. The event fields multiple race categories, with both 6km and 12km participants starting together on both sides of Victoria Street.
A separate Grassroots Trust Kids Challenge is also offered. Entry rules set a minimum age of 5 years; participants aged 5 to 12 must be accompanied for the entire event by an adult known to them, and that adult assumes responsibility for the child’s safety. Participants aged over 12 may complete the course unaccompanied. Prizes include two trophies awarded to first-place male and female finishers and merit prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers.
A Spark Corporate Team Challenge runs alongside the individual categories, allowing workplaces to enter teams. Event resources mentioned include a training guide, bib collection information, fundraising options, health and safety provisions, and details on results and prizegiving. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
