Events Happening in Hanmer

The Hanmer Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon , Half Marathon and 10km races run from Lake Tennyson, high in the alpine environment of the St James and Molesworth Stations. Following the Clarence River along quiet gravel roads and crossing Jacks Pass before descending to the village of Hanmer Springs. This is a unique race through stunning scenery. The Marathon starts at Lake Tennyson (elevation of 1087m), undulating route on mostly gravel surface. Major uphill climb at 33km for 3km with elevation gain of 70m followed by 6km downhill with elevation loss of 380m to finish.