The Kirikiriroa Marathon
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The Kirikiriroa Marathon
The Kirikiriroa Marathon is a community-run running event held on 6 June 2026 at Hamilton Gardens, Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton. The event is organised by a local committee and is presented as an inclusive, volunteer-driven community race along the Te Awa River Path.
Distances
- Marathon 42.2 km
- Team relay 42.2 km
- Half marathon 21.1 km
The course begins near Gate 1 and the new walking bridge, follows the Waikato River through gardens, suburbs, bridges and boardwalks, includes a loop near Hamilton Gardens, and reaches a final turnaround before returning to the Gardens for the finish. Key on-course locations named in the route include Fitzroy, Riverglade, Tamahere turnaround, ANZAC Bridge, Grantham Street, Anne Street and Fairfield Bridge.
Race services include aide stations and toilets at several points on the course. Bib collection is at Hamilton Gardens near the Visitor Centre during pre-race and race-morning sessions. The event operates a cupless policy so participants must bring their own cup or hydration system. The marathon has an overall maximum course time of eight hours and uses intermediate cutoffs and designated relay changeover points.
Entry rules and terms note that entries are personal and transfers require organiser approval and possible fees. The organisers reserve the right to alter, postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond their control. Participants acknowledge the inherent risks of running events and agree to the event terms, including medical assistance provisions and media use of event photography. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
