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.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 180 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

18°C

Temperature

68%

Humidity

35%

Rain Chance

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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