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2-3 May 2025

RED STAG
rotorua marathon

A man running along a Rotorua lakeside path under a partly cloudy sky, with hills and lake in the background.

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Marathon

A woman running in a trail race through the Rotorua forest, wearing a black tank top with a racing bib number 3350 and a smartwatch.

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10km

Wooden lattice archway in park with people walking in the Rotorua Marathon in the background

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Half Marathon

Aerial view of runners on the Rotorua geothermal hot springs running along a pathway through geothermal area surrounded by trees and landscape.

first credit union 5.5km

Group of runners participating in Rotorua Marathon on a wet road with a mountainous background.

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Decorative metal sculptures near a lake during sunset with clouds in the sky and trees on the shore.

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lakefront mile

An iconic start at the Government Gardens💥
The full Red Stag Marathon journey begins here!

Have you taken on the lap of the lake yet? 🌊

Name a better feeling than running a marathon with your best mate 🏃🏼🏃🏻&zwj;♂️

We’ll go first…. Finishing a marathon with your best mate😅

Entries are now open for the 2026 Red Stag Rotorua Marathon!

Join Aotearoa’s most enduring marathon. Since 1965.

See you at the start line on 2 May 2026.

Those finish line feels. Who’s ready to do it all over again 👀

Nothing beats trails, trees, & sunshine☀️

Wish you were here? Us too. 🌿

Relive your race day moments! 📸 
 
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Still buzzing from those finish line feels ⚡️

Nothing beats that final sprint energy with your running mate beside you.

#NZCTHalfMarathon #RotoruaMarathon

Winding through the iconic sulphur flats 🌫️ 🌿

The EVES 5KM served up stunning views, strong strides, and a whole lot of high fives👋🏼

#EVES5KMRun #RedStagRotoruaMarathon