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Saturday 2-3 May 2025

2-3 May 2025

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Experience the Red Stag Rotorua Marathon like never before!

With a refreshed start and a stunning new finish line right beside the Novotel, the Red Stag full marathon offers an unforgettable journey through Rotorua's scenic beauty. The NZCT Half Marathon starts by the beautiful Okere Falls before following part of the full marathon’s route. The new Go Media 12km introduces an all-new course starting at Te Puia, where participants will journey through the iconic Pohutu Geyser to the Rotorua lakefront finish. The EVES 5km also unveils a brand-new route, taking runners through the breathtaking sulphur flats.
For a magical ending, the Runway5 lights up the Rotorua Airport runway under the stars, with exciting new Runway Mile options. Join us for an extraordinary celebration of running!

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Merchandise pre-orders have now closed. You can still order your merchandise however it may not be available for collection at the event depending on stock availability. Any back order items will be delivered 3-4 weeks after the event.
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