EVENT DATE

Sunday 15 March 2026

START TIMES

21KM - 8:00AM
10KM - 8:30AM
5KM - 9:00AM

CATEGORY

16+ years of age to compete in the 21km event.
10+ years of age to compete in the 10km event.
5KM is open to all ages.

AWARDS & MAJOR SPOT PRIZE

12noon in front of the stage.

MEDALS

All 21km, 10km and 5km finishers receive a finishers medal.

REGISTRATION

Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens
​​Friends Lane, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216
Saturday 2:00pm to 4:00pm or Sunday 6:00am to 8:30am
​Someone else may register on your behalf.

LATE ENTRIES

Late entries will be accepted at The Hamilton Gardens on Saturday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and on Sunday from 6:00am to 8:30am.  All late entries will incur a $10 late fee.  EFTPOS not available.  Cash or online banking only.

COURSE SUMMARY

Easy running on a flat course, with some small undulations to keep it interesting.  The course offers a mix of sealed road surfaces and smooth paved surfaces.  Walkers are welcome to enter in the 21km.  Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times.

COURSE MAPS & GPX FILE

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TOILETS

Toilets will be located at the start/finish area and also around the course.  View maps for locations.

START & FINISH LINE

Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens
Friends Lane, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PWdbL9458wQptArD9

AID STATIONS

All events will be supported with aid stations located along the courses.  Aid stations will be at the following km marks and will be stocked with the below:
21KM
​3.5km   Water
7.3km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
10.3km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
13.3km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
17.8km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
10KM
​3.5km   Water
6.7km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
5KM
​At the finish line

AWARDS & SPOT PRIZES

All awards and major spot prize are awarded at the prize-giving which will take place at 12noon in front of the stage at the Hamilton Gardens.  All competitors will be eligible for spot prizes and these will be placed on the spot prize board at the finish line.  Please check to see if your number has won a prize as you cross the finish line. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd placing in each age group category for Men and Women in the 21km and 10km, and will be based on participants mat time.   Medals will be awarded to the top 5 men and women overall for the 5km event. The age group categories are as follows for men and women;
21KM 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years.​
10KM 10-15 years, 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years.
5KM Top 5 men and women overall.

TIMING

Timing mats will be located at the finish line.  All timing results will be available online by age group category and will be based on participant's mat time.

BAG CHECK

​There will be a bag check service available at the start and finish areas. Please collect your bag by 1:00pm before you leave the event area. Any remaining gear will be taken back to our event warehouse until 10 days after the event where it will be donated to Charity.

PARKING

Competitor and supporters parking will be available in the Hamilton Gardens.  Please follow Half Marathon Parking Signs.

ENTRY TRANSFER

Entries can be transferred up until the Thursday of event week at midnight , please email here.