GO MEDIA
10km RACE
Whether you're a local pro or a first-timer, this race is your playground. Conquer the iconic geothermal Sulphur Flats and explore the scenic Whakarewarewa Forest.
These 10 kilometers will feel like an adventure you never want to stop. Enter as a team and save - keep scrolling for details.
go media 10km
key info
| Date | Saturday 4th May 2024 |
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| Entry Fee | From $49 + processing fee - View All Entry Fees |
| Distance | 10km |
| Start Time - Runners | 8:15am |
| Start Time - Walkers | 8:20am |
| Start & Finish Line | Queens Drive, Government Gardens |
| Minimum Age | Go Media 10km entrants must be 12 years or older on race day to compete. |
| Time Limit | Official event timing will cease at 5.00pm. Those crossing the finish line after this time will be deemed not to have finished and will not be eligible for the finisher's medal. |
| Spot Prizes | Spot Prizes can be won after picking up your event number at registration. Spot Prizes are randomly drawn from all event entrants at the Prize Giving. You must be present to collect your prize. |
| Go Media 10km Teams Event | You can enter a team of 5 to each run or walk the 10km event together - FOR THE PRICE OF 4! Prizes for the winning and best dressed teams. More info below. |
| Walkers | Walkers are welcome to enter the Go Media 10km race. Please adhere to all course cut off times and ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times. | Merchandise | All entrants receive a complimentary 60th edition drawstring bag as part of their entry and can be collected at Registration alongside your race bib.
Event t-shirts can be pre-ordered on the Rotorua Marathon website (prior to 2 March) or a limited number will be available to purchase at the expo. All pre-ordered merchandise is pick up only from the Rotorua Events Centre on Friday 3rd May 2024 prior to race day. Uncollected merchandise will not be sent out post-event. |
go media 10km
Course
Run, walk or jog the Go Media 10km, which starts in the beautiful Government Gardens, winds through the volcanic Sulphur Flats, down Titokorangi Drive (Long Mile) next to the spectacular Redwoods within the Whakarewarewa Forest, and then returns to the finish at Government Gardens.
Check out the course elevation here.
ENTER A TEAM
You can enter a team of 5 to each run or walk the 10km event together - FOR THE PRICE OF 4!
How to create a team:
Select the Go Media Run/Walk (10km) entry type when entering and answer the team questions at Step 3
Once at least 4 members have entered using the same team name send an email containing your team name to marathon@athletics.org.nz
A member of our team will then supply you with instructions and a code for the 5th member of your team to use and enter for free.
Note: for teams larger than 5 entrants, only the 5th, 10th, 15th etc entrant is free of charge.