Sunday, November 15, 2026
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The flagship 12K starts in the CBD on Victoria Street before heading north and dropping down to the river path, crossing at Fairfield Bridge and returning south through Hamilton Gardens to a Victoria Street finish. It is the longest option on the day and links the city streets with the Waikato riverbanks and the city's botanic gardens.
Start and finish in Hamilton's CBD on Victoria Street
Riverside paths along the Waikato River
Crosses Fairfield Bridge and Cobham Bridge
Runs through Hamilton Gardens
Separate start at Garden Place for the 6K
Start / Finish
The 12K starts on Victoria Street in the CBD; the 6K starts at Garden Place, Hamilton Central
The finish line for all open races is on Victoria Street in Hamilton's central city
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Round the Bridges takes place on Sunday 15 November 2026 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Everything happens around Garden Place and Victoria Street in Hamilton's central city, with the finish line on Victoria Street.
Yes. The event is described as catering for participants of all ages and abilities, and the courses use city streets and riverside paths rather than technical terrain.
The route mixes sealed city streets, the Waikato river path and the paths of Hamilton Gardens, so ordinary road running shoes are suitable.
Runners leave Victoria Street, join the river path at Rostrevor Street, cross Fairfield Bridge, follow River Road south through Hamilton Gardens and return over Cobham Bridge to the Victoria Street finish.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Hamilton, New Zealand
Sunday, November 15, 2026
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