Rotorua Marathon
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Red Stag Rotorua Marathon : 1 May 2027
The Red Stag Rotorua Marathon is a lakeside running event held at the Rotorua Lakefront (Lake End, Tutanekai Street) on 1 May 2027. The event features redesigned full and half marathon courses that will be run in reverse for 2027, with the route taking participants around Lake Rotorua in a single lap.
Race distances offered include:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10 km (Te Puia 10 KM)
- 5 km (Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa 5 KM)
- Kids Mini Marathon
The event is organised by Athletics New Zealand and is certified by World Athletics. Entry information, athlete guides, and race-day details are provided by the organiser. The programme includes resources such as entry fees, event guides, timetables, pre-race and post-race information, results from previous years, and volunteer opportunities. The event also lists partners and sponsors and provides a contact postal address in Auckland and an email for enquiries.
Descriptions on the event materials emphasise the lakeside setting and single-lap route around the lake, and note that the full and half marathon courses are new for 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
