Kirikiriroa Marathon

About the Event

The Kirikiriroa Marathon will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM for the marathon and team relay marathon, and at 9:00 AM for the half marathon. The start and finish are at the Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens, in Hamilton, New Zealand. The course runs along the Te Awa River Path, featuring river views, undulating footpaths, modern bridges, and boardwalks. The event is proudly locally run and committee led, built by the community for the community, with a focus on being affordable, welcoming, and inclusive. Participants may run, walk, or relay.

Distance	Start Time	Location	Notes
Marathon (42.2 km) --	8:00 AM --	Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, New Zealand --	Run or walk --
Team Relay Marathon (42.2 km) --	8:00 AM --	Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, New Zealand --	Team relay --
Half Marathon (21.1 km) --	9:00 AM --	Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, New Zealand --	Run or walk --

All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. The event is described as a celebration of community, wellbeing, and movement. The course uses the Te Awa River Path, one of Kirikiriroa's most iconic spaces. The race day atmosphere is supportive, where participation matters just as much as performance. The event is volunteer‑driven and aims to bring people together.

Registration is available online. Contact details (name, email, phone, comment) are available for inquiries.
An email sign‑up option is available to receive updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), volunteers, course details, results, and registration lookup are available on the event website.
No specific cut‑off times, refund policy, or mandatory gear list are detailed in the visible text.

The Kirikiriroa Marathon in Hamilton, New Zealand on June 6, 2026, offers a marathon (42.2 km, 8:00 AM), team relay marathon (42.2 km, 8:00 AM), and half marathon (21.1 km, 9:00 AM) on the Te Awa River Path, starting at Hamilton Gardens, with a community‑focused, inclusive, and affordable approach.

Races Offered

Marathon

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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08:00

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$150.00

Marathon Relay

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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08:00

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$115.00

Half Marathon

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$79.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

7.5° / 15.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.7° / 12.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 14m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

85.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:31

nightlight Sunset

17:06

About Hamilton

Learn more about the host city, 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.