www.hamiltonhalfmarathon.co.nz

Hamilton Half Marathon

Name: Hamilton Half Marathon
Start: 2026-03-15
End: 2026-03-15
Location: Hamilton, Waikato

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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

calendar_today 15 Mar, 2026

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sell $40.00 – $90.00

About the Event

Discover a picturesque riverside run through historic neighborhoods and beautiful gardens at the Hamilton Half Marathon on Sunday, March 15, 2026. This premier New Zealand event offers a stunning course along the banks of the Waikato River, starting and finishing at the world-renowned Hamilton Gardens. Choose your perfect distance from the 21km half marathon, 10km, or 5km options, all open to both runners and walkers seeking a scenic and well-supported challenge.

Experience a true community celebration where the finish line is just the beginning, with local food trucks, picnic areas, and a festive awards ceremony creating a vibrant post-race atmosphere. Every finisher present at the ceremony is entered to win a fantastic spot prize—an Air New Zealand trip to Rarotonga. From the meticulously maintained Te Awa River Ride trails to the captivating garden setting, this event perfectly blends athletic pursuit with a relaxed, family-friendly festival vibe in the heart of the Waikato.

Races Offered

Half Marathon Run/Walk

Mar 15, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$90.00

10K Run/Walk

Mar 15, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:30

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$60.00

5K Run/Walk

Mar 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Hamilton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.9° / 21.5°

wb_sunny 10.7° / 19.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.8 /

water_drop 77.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.9° / 21.5°

wb_sunny 10.7° / 19.9°

air 10.8 km/h

water_drop 77.4%

About Hamilton

Hamilton is an inland city in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. In 2020, Hamilton was awarded the title of most beautiful large city in New Zealand. Hamilton Gardens is the region's most popular tourist attraction.