5KM
The original fun run for everyone.
Run, jog, or walk.
Race Details
| Date | Saturday 2nd May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee | View All Entry Fees |
| Distance | 5km |
| Start Time | 8:20am |
| Start Line | Novotel Rotorua Lakeside |
| Finish Line | Novotel Rotorua Lakeside |
| Minimum Age | Entrants must be 10 years or older on race day to compete. |
| Prizegiving | 11:00AM on the Lakeside Reserve |
| Walkers | Walkers are welcome in all events, and walkers will be separated in the results. However, there are no merit awards for walkers. |
Course Details
Starting near the Rotorua Novotel on the lakefront, the 5KM course is a vibrant mix of road and trail. Participants head across the lakefront to Hatupatu Drive, weave through a geothermal section beside the Government Gardens, and continue along Te Ngae Road before looping back to the finish at the Novotel. Whether you’re a first-timer, running with family, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, this course captures Rotorua’s unique beauty and community spirit in a fun, accessible distance.
Be part of the original.
