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.
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.
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
08:00
$150.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
08:00
$115.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
09:00
$79.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in 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.
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