The Middle-earth Halfling Marathon™ is set to take place on 22 March, 2025. It offers an immersive experience through the landscape of the Shire™, famously portrayed in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. The race ventures through the diverse and green terrain of Waikato’s countryside, encompassing grassy knolls, striking vistas, trickling streams, and rich tree lines, making it an engaging challenge for seasoned runners.
The marathon has two distinct courses. One takes runners through sites from the epic trilogies, including some locations previously inaccessible to the public. Participants will traverse through the idyllic village of Hobbiton, Gandalf’s Cutting, the Sackville™ Orchard, and up to Bag End. The course then winds down to Bagshot Row and past the shimmering lakefront, offering a possible pause at The Green Dragon™ Inn before concluding across from The Shire’s Rest™.
The second course, the Eleventy-first, also journeys through the iconic trilogy scenes. Both events offer a unique running experience, combining the allure of the cinematic landscapes with the thrill of off-road running.
