The Middle-earth Halfling Marathon takes participants on a journey through sites and scenes from the epic trilogies including some locations only ventured to by wizards and Halflings. 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, a 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 Info:
Event date: Saturday 22 March 2025
Distances: Halfling Marathon 21.1km Run or Walk, Eleventy-first 11.1km Run or Walk
Start times: 2.10pm for Halfling Marathon Run, 2.20pm for Halfling Marathon Walk, 3.10pm for Eleventy-first Run and 3.20pm for Eleventy-first Walk
Start & Finish line: The Shire’s Rest, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera
Early Check-In: 3.00pm – 7.00pm Friday 21 March 2025 at The Hub, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera
Check-In: 9.00am-1 hour before race start Saturday 22 March 2025 at The Hub, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera
Event Village Open: From 11.00am Saturday 22 March 2025 at The Shire’s Rest, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera
Prizegiving: 5.45pm in the Halfling Event Village at The Shire’s Rest, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera
Parking and Transport: Transport and parking options are available at time of registration.
