The Kirikiriroa Marathon
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The Kirikiriroa Marathon
The Kirikiriroa Marathon is a community-led running event held at Hamilton Gardens. Distances offered include:
- 42.2 km marathon
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 42.2 km team relay
The course follows the Te Awa River Path along the Waikato River, passing gardens, suburbs, bridges, boardwalks, and riverfront footpaths. Key course locations and features include Gate 1 and the new walking bridge, Fitzroy, Riverglade, the Tamahere turnaround, the ANZAC Bridge, Victoria Street, Grantham Street, Anne Street, Hamilton Parade, Fairfield Bridge, and the final turnaround near Delamare Road. The finish area is at Hamilton Gardens, Rhododendron Lawn.
Aid stations and toilets are located at several points on course, including Fitzroy, Riverglade, Grantham Street, Anne Street, and the Tamahere turnaround. The relay is offered in a flexible format of four, three, or two legs; there are four legs in total and each leg is approximately 10.5 km with changeover points described on the course.
The event operates as a cupless event, so participants are expected to bring their own cup or hydration system. Entries are personal and transfers require organiser approval and may incur a fee. The organisers may alter, postpone, or cancel the event for reasons beyond their control. Participants accept the inherent risks of running events and agree to comply with event rules and medical procedures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
