Red Stag Rotorua Marathon Race Options

Whether it’s the full Red Stag Rotorua Marathon, NZCT Half, Runway5, or Mile races, we have something for everybody.

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2-3 May 2025

Race Options

Experience the Red Stag Rotorua Marathon like never before!

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full Marathon

Marathon Information
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EVES 5km

5km race Info
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NZCT
Half Marathon

Half Marathon Info
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runway5

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GO MEDIA
12km

Run The Rotorua Runway
12km race Info
Nighttime marathon with six runners, four women and two men, running on the road, lit by bright pink and purple lights.


Runway Mile

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Kids Marathon

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Marae To Marae

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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☀️
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