The Middle-earth Halfling Marathon takes participants on a journey through sites and scenes from the epic trilogies including some more secluded locations only ventured to by wizards and Halflings within the rolling hills of the mighty Waikato farmland. Participants will roam through the picturesque village of Hobbiton, through Gandalf’s Cutting, past the Sackville™ Orchard and up to Bag End before weaving down to Bagshot Row™ and past the sparkling lakefront. If time allows, stop for a brief refreshment at The Green Dragon™ Inn before the final leg of the adventure to the finish line across from The Shire’s Rest™.
| Event Distance: | Event Price: |
| 21.1km Halfling Marathon | $259.00 NZD |
| 11.1km Eleventy-first | $209.00 NZD |
EVENT DAY DETAILS
Event check in is available at The Hub, located at the back of The Shire’s Rest carpark, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata.
Early check in: will be available from 3pm-8pm Friday 27 March, 2026.
Event day check in: will be available from 7am-1pm on Saturday 28 March, 2026.
Halfling Event Village will be loacted at The Shire’s Rest and open from 11am on event day throughout the duration of the event for Halflings and their fellowship to enjoy.
Event start line is located at Buckland Landing, across the road from The Shire’s Rest. Start times are as listed below:
Halfling Marathon: 2.10pm
Eleventy-first: 3.10pm
Prize giving will be held in the Halfling Event Village at 6pm on event day, to celebrate your unforgettable journey.
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Middle-earth Halfling Marathon is a joint venture between Hobbiton Movie Set and The Events Agency.
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