PURE Hydration Station
Stay on top of your hydration with free electrolytes, plus gels available to purchase if you need an extra hit of fuel.

Toi Ohomai Massage
Treat yourself and ease your tired legs with a massage from our amazing Toi Ohomai students. It’s $1 / minute and exactly what you’ll want after crossing the Red Stag Rotorua Marathon finish line.

Rokeby Recovery
Fuel up with Rokeby, our official protein drink partner!

Packed with 30g of natural protein and made with fresh milk, Rokeby delivers the straight-up nutrition your body needs, with a taste you’ll love. Creamy, delicious, and ready-to-drink for on-the-go nutrition, Rokeby is the ultimate recovery fuel.

Grab yours at the finish line!

The Hits Chill-Out Zone & Wellness Well
Dive into The Hits Wellness Well for a chance to win two passes to Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa, then relax in the chill out zone with bean bags and giant Jenga.

Red Bull Recovery Zone
Ice baths for the brave, umbrellas for the shade, and bar leaners to kick back and recover with friends.

Music & Vibes
DJ Brad Luiten & The band “​Majority Rules”

Post Race Vibes

Clarke’s Bar at Novotel, Rotorua Lakeside, will host the official Red Stag Rotorua Marathon Afterparty. DJ Brad Luiten will be spinning tunes from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Rotorua Runners’ rewards will see racers earn a 10% discount!

Red Stag Rotorua Marathon x Novotel afterparty

Event Awards Schedule: 2026 Red Stag Rotorua Marathon

Venue: Stage on Lakefront Reserve opposite Finish LIne 

Time Event Awards & Prizes
Friday 1 May 2026 Matthews Sports Vision Mini Marathon
11:20am Mini Marathon Awards Spot prizes for kids
50–75 individual prizes randomly drawn from local sponsors
Saturday 2 May 2026 Awards Programme
11:00am Waiariki Hot Springs & Spa 5km
Te Puia 10km
Overall Men & Women – 1st, 2nd, 3rd (each event)
Plus spot prizes (both events)
1:00pm NZCT Half Marathon Overall Men & Women – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Age Group Men & Women – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Plus spot prizes
3:00pm Red Stag Marathon Overall Men & Women – Cash prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Age Group Men & Women – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Plus spot prizes

Additional Awards:
Survivors Club Inductees
NZ Masters Marathon Championships – 5-year age groups (1st, 2nd, 3rd)