The Early Years
2008Established in 2008, the Hamilton Marathon is now 18 years old. From its first edition in Hamilton, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in New Zealand.
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Course & Elevation
The Hamilton Marathon features a scenic loop course through New Zealand's Waikato region, starting and finishing at Seddon Park in the city centre. The route traverses through Hamilton's parks, riverside paths, and surrounding suburban areas with predominantly flat to gently rolling terrain. The course is well-supported with aid stations and takes runners through the heart of the Waikato's agricultural landscape.
Surface: road Profile: Rolling
Weather
Temperature 18°C
Humidity 68%
Rain Chance 35%
October in Hamilton offers spring weather with mild temperatures ideal for marathon running. Conditions are typically clear to partly cloudy with a low probability of rain, making it one of the best times to race in the Waikato region.
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The Fast Lane
Runners come to the Hamilton Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Hamilton has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
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Registration
Registration Opens April
Registration Closes September
Entry Cost NZ$135-NZ$165
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Fun Facts
- ▸ Hamilton Marathon is one of New Zealand's longest-running marathon events, established in 2008 with a commitment to community running.
- ▸ The race finishes at Seddon Park, home of New Zealand's most successful cricket team, the Hamilton Aces.
- ▸ October is spring in New Zealand's Southern Hemisphere, providing ideal running conditions with temperatures around 18°C.
- ▸ The Waikato region is known as New Zealand's 'King Country' due to its dairy farming heritage and is one of the most fertile areas in the Southern Hemisphere.
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