Rotorua Marathon

Rotorua Marathon

Saturday, 2 May 2026

Rotorua

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The Red Stag Rotorua Marathon on 2 May 2026 is one of New Zealand's most scenic and iconic marathon events.

The event includes a distance for everyone, including full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km fun run/walk.

The Marathon route starts and finishes right beside the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, offering an unforgettable journey through Rotorua's scenic beauty. The Half Marathon is a stunning point-to-point journey, starting from Whangamarino School on the shores of Lake Rotoiti and following the second half of the full Marathon route.

The 10km course starts at Te Puia and takes runners through geothermal pathways, passing the magnificent Pōhutu Geyser, before heading into Whakarewarewa Forest and then pedestrian walkways through to the Rotorua lakefront finish. The 5km takes runners on a vibrant mix of road and trail, including a geothermal section beside the Government Gardens.

Distances/Events

5K
10K
Half Marathon
Marathon

Location map

The event is based from Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 17 October 2025.

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