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Cambridge Half Marathon 2026

20 September 2026

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Photo credit: Micheal Jeans

Get Ready to Run!

The Cambridge Half Marathon returns, bringing runners together from near and far to enjoy the charm of Cambridge, just minutes from Hamilton. Whether you're pushing for a personal milestone or simply taking in the views, this event welcomes everyone.

The Half Marathon features two scenic, mostly flat loops beneath Cambridge’s well‑loved trees. Other distances include a one‑loop Quarter Marathon (10.7km), a 5km loop, and a 2km kids dash—making it a great day out for families and runners of all abilities.

Finish strong, collect your medal, and treat yourself to a well‑deserved coffee.

The Cambridge Half Marathon will act as the Waikato Bay of Plenty Half Marathon Championship for 2026.

We can’t wait to cheer you on at the start line.




Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

Half Marathon Spots remaining: 397

Price changes in 4 months 6 days

  • Half Marathon run, jog, walk

    1. NZ$75.00

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Apr 1 – Sept 6
      Register for Half Marathon
    2. NZ$90.00
      Sept 7 – Sept 20

Quarter Marathon (10.7km) Spots remaining: 300

Price changes in 4 months 6 days

5km Spots remaining: 199

Price changes in 4 months 6 days

  • 5km run, walk or jog

    1. NZ$35.00

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Apr 1 – Sept 6
      Register for 5km
    2. NZ$45.00
      Sept 7 – Sept 20

2km Kids Spots remaining: 200

Price changes in 4 months 6 days

  • 2km kids run, walk or jog

    1. NZ$15.00

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Apr 1 – Sept 6
      Register for 2km Kids
    2. NZ$15.00
      Sept 7 – Sept 20

The Cambridge Half Marathon Event 2026 will offer the following races

  • Half Marathon 21.1 km
  • Quarter Marathon 10.71 km
  • 5km 5.14 km
  • 2km 2.1km

Walkers are welcome to take part in all events — the Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5km — and will be eligible for spot prizes.

Please note that in 2026 there will be no race‑walking category, and therefore no separate place prizes for walkers. This change is due to an insufficient number of qualified race‑walking referees available to cover the courses.

Walkers and slower runners entering the Half Marathon are encouraged to start at the earlier time of 8:30am.

Start Times:

  • Half Marathon Walkers + slow runners - 8.30am
  • Half Marathon Runners - 9.00am
  • Quarter Marathon (10.7km) - 9.20am
  • 5K - 11.30am
  • 2k Kids - 11.40am


Race numbers:

Race numbers can be collected from Tom Voyle Park Club Rooms - down driveway off Taylor St opposite Grosvenor St, Cambridge.


  • Saturday 19th: 1pm – 3pm
  • Sunday 20th: from 7:30am (race day)






Course maps:

Please note - all courses have been measured using Strava.


Half marathon run/walk (2 loops)

This is mostly flat, with approximately 36m elevation. 11km concrete shared path, 8km fine gravel and 2km tar seal.

683bf72b4f0a5.pngQuarter marathon (10.7km) run/walk (1 loop)

This is mostly flat, with approximately 17m elevation. 5.5km concrete shared path, 4km fine gravel and 1km tar seal.

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5k run/walk

This is mostly flat, with approximately 5m elevation.

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2k kids run

This is basically flat, over gravel tracks and sports fields.

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Early Bird Pricing until 6 September

Half marathon - $75
Quarter marathon (10.7km) - $50
5k Run/Walk - $35

2k Kids run - $15

Cambridge Harrier Club Members - $20 for any event (except Kids 2k)


Pricing on or after 7 September

Half marathon - $90
Quarter marathon (10.7km) - $65
5k - $45

2k Kids - $15

Cambridge Harrier Club Members - $20 for any event (except Kids 2k)



Groups:
We offer a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. Conditions apply. Email us for details (cambridgehalfmarathonnz@gmail.com).


Start/Finish area: all four events start and finish near the Tom Voyle Park clubrooms, Taylor Street (behind Cambridge High School), Cambridge.


Cut-off times:
Both the Half Marathon Run and Quarter Marathon (10.7km) distances must be finished by 12.30pm. Prior to entering please make sure you are capable of completing the half marathon run/walk in 3 1/2 hours (if starting at 9am, or 4 hours if starting at 8.30am) or less or the quarter marathon (10.7km) run/walk in 3 hours or less.

Cut off time for Half Marathoners... All Half Marathoners must reach Swayne Rd (14.16km) on their second loop by 11:20am. Those reaching this point after that time will be redirected to the finish line via the 5km course.

Parking is courtesy of Hautapu Sports Club. The entrance to their grounds is from Taylor Street, next to Tom Voyle Park. Parking is provided for a gold coin donation, which will act as a fundraiser for Hautapu Sports.

NOTE: There is direct walking access to the Registration area at the Tom Voyle Clubrooms via gates from the Hautapu Sports Ground.


Late Entries:
Entries received on or after 7th September 2026 will pay a late fee:

  • $15 for Half Marathon and Quarter Martahon
  • $10 for 5km
  • No late fee for Kids 2km

Late entries will be taken at Tom Voyle Park clubrooms + Race numbers distributed on:

  • Saturday 19th: between 1pm – 3pm
  • Sunday 20th (race day): between 7.30am and 9:30am


Prize-giving will start at 12.30pm.

Acknowledgement will be given to the first three placegetters in each event - male and female, based on Gun Time.

There will be 20 spot prizes.

The total prize pool is over $2400, you MUST be present at prize-giving to be eligible for a sport prize.


Medals

Medals will be awarded to all finishers as they cross the finish line


Waikato Bay of Plenty Half Marathon Championship Medals

You must be registered to an affiliated club to be eligible for these.

We will have 4 aid stations on the Half marathon course. Each drink station will be equipped with a basic first aid kit, mobile phones and a radio.

Drink Stations are at:

  • Swayne Rd Crossing (after 3.76k)
  • St Kilda Path (3.65k further on)
  • Driveway / Taylor St (3.13k from St Kilda path and only intended for half marathoners 2nd lap)
  • Finish


We will have 2 aid stations on the Quarter marathon course.

Drink Stations are at:

  • Swayne Rd Crossing (after 3.76k)
  • St Kilda Path (3.65k further on)


Toilets: We will have a block of toilets at the start/finish area, as well as 2 port-a-loos on the course

Race Rules:

  1. Race numbers must be worn on the front and be clearly visible at all times
  2. Entries are not transferrable to other runners
  3. Competitors must not be accompanied by cyclists, vehicles, animals or un-entered runners
  4. All competitors must follow the course as set out and adhere to the directions given by race officials, marshals or the police
  5. Competitors being overtaken must give right of way to the passing runner at all times
  6. The organisers reserve the right to withdraw any competitor they consider unable to continue for medical reasons
  7. Competitors enter the event at their own risk
  8. The limited entries are clearly shown on the Race Roster entry website
  9. All finishers will receive a medal
  10. Registrations are non refundable
  11. There are NO road closures
  12. Should the event be cancelled or stopped for any other reason, or personal circumstances arise that prevent you from participating or completing the event, your entry fee is non-refundable
  13. Wheelchairs - the course is not very suitable for wheelchairs due to grass, judder bars, gravel tracks + narrow areas; however if you wish to participate in a wheelchair, please let us know
  14. No headphones are to be worn by competitors
  15. No t-shirt will be available for the 2026 event
  16. Traffic management is provided. It is the participants responsibility to be safe crossing roads and driveways; parents should be responsible for children on the course
  17. There are no dogs allowed on the course
  18. Race results will be online live via SportSplits timing. A link will be shared on the day
  19. Walkers: for 2026 unfortunately we are unable to provide a dedicated timed walking event, due to a lack of specific walking officials on course.

Cambridge Harrier Club Members:
Cambridge Harrier Club members who run in the Half Marathon will go into contention for the Baker Cup.
Club members who run in the quarter marathon will go into contention for the Noble Cup.
Junior members who run in the 5k will go into contention for the Signal Trophy.

Juniors members who run the 2k will go into contention for the Pentelow Memorial Cup


Cambridge Harrier Club Members - $15 for any event (except Kids run).

Entries are not transferrable to other runners

Registrations are non refundable

Contact information

Event contact
Veronica - cambridgehalfmarathonnz@gmail.com
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