Middle-earth Halfling Marathon™

The Eleventy-first 11.1km course is $199 to enter, and the Halfling Marathon 21.1km course is $249. 

The Middle-earth Halfling Marathon is an off-road trail running adventure. The terrain for both the 11.1km and the 21.1km course varies from grassy fields and dirt farm tracks, to compacted dirt/clay tracks with some scattered cobblestone areas on the Movie Set. Many areas of the course cover uneven ground and some narrow tracks, including some low-level steps on a steady incline on the Movie Set. The course offers some spectacular viewpoints well earned by some steep inclines. All runners and walkers must follow the same path for their chosen distance. 

Yes. When you enter the event, you can choose to either enter the Run or Walk category for each distance. The start times for the Walking category will be staggered slightly, please take note of your chosen categories start time upon registration and in the lead up to the event. Participants in the Walking categories are required to walk the full distance, and cannot run a portion of the course. 

The Middle-earth Halfling Marathon has two race distances and all participants will be running together without any divisions for age or gender.

Registrations are open to ages 16+ for both race distances.

Registrations will be open online until 1pm Saturday 22 March or capacity numbers are reached.

If registering in person on event day, this will need to be completed online using a debit or credit card and will be subject to availability. Cash transactions will not be available. 

Yes you can change your category and transfer your registration up until 28 February 2025 by logging into to your account on the Event Plus system. See our terms and conditions for this event for more information. 

We will be offering free return transport options from Matamata isite and across the road from the Cambridge isite and town hall, there will be ample parking available at each location.

Not during the event. Only event participants will enter the Movie Set as a part of their event course. Spectators will be able to access the Halfling Village at The Shire's Rest, and the start and finish line zones at Buckland Landing. 

We will be offering a range of special exclusive tour experiences for spectators and participants on the Sunday to enjoy a visit to the Movie Set on the Sunday, or the opportunity to join one of our regularly scheduled tours at a special rate. You will be sent information on how to access these exclusive deals within your event confirmation.