post-Race

Congratulations on completing the race!

Proudly showcase your finishers medal and event photos. And come along to Prize Giving to celebrate your fellow competitors, as well as your family and friends.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Finish Area

Get ready for an unforgettable finish at this year’s Red Stag Rotorua Marathon! For the first time, all participants will charge down the vibrant Eat Streat, soaking up the energy of cheering crowds, before crossing the brand-new finish line outside Novotel Rotorua Lakeside on lower Tutanekai Street. Set against the stunning backdrop of the newly redeveloped Rotorua Lakefront, the final 200 metres will be buzzing with excitement, noise, and celebration. Whether you're racing the marathon or floating through the forest during the 12km, thew new finish experience will be something to remember!

What’s available in the finish area?

R-Line Hydration station
Rokeby Protein Drink
Red Bull Recovery Zone – Ice baths, yoga mats and foam rollers to relax and recover.
Toi Ohomai activation and massages provided by Toi Ohomai students (cash payment only, $1 per minute)
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Clarkes Bar
Ohope Sea Saunas – book your pre or post-race Sauna session here
Visit the EVES Endurance Bar activation – test your staying power for a chance to win a $100 Prezzy® Card!
Create your own supporters sign at The Hits sign-making station
Food trucks

RESULTS

If you have a query about the provisional results please see the Timing Staff beside the Finish Line.

Results from all years can be found here.

2025 results to come

PRIZE GIVING

The Red Stag Rotorua Marathon will feature a reimagined format for Prize Giving. Check out the timetable for timings an locations!

Awards Ceremonies

Will take place on stage at the lakefront reserve opposite the finish area at the following times:
11:00am EVES 5km and Go Media 12km events
12.00pm NZCT Half Marathon
2.00pm Red Stag Marathon

The awards ceremonies will be 30 to 45 minutes in duration and will include MC welcome, presenters’ acknowledgements, merit and age group awards (NZCT Half Marathon and Red Stag Marathon only) and major spot prizes.

The adverse weather contingency venue for the awards ceremonies at the same times will be the Batten One and Two and Rutherford Rooms within the Novotel Rotorua opposite the finish area.

Merit Awards
1st, 2nd & 3rd overall male and female in the EVES 5km run
1st, 2nd & 3rd overall male and female in the Go Media 12km run
1st, 2nd & 3rd overall male and female in the NZCT Half Marathon
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th overall male and female in the Red Stag Marathon

Age Group Awards
Note: merit award placegetters in the NZCT Half Marathon and Red Stag Marathon will be eligible for age group awards as below.

NZCT Half Marathon
1st, 2nd & 3rd Under 20 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 20 to 39 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 40 to 49 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 50 to 59 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 60 to 69 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 70 to 79 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 80 plus male and female

Red Stag Marathon
1st, 2nd & 3rd 20 to 39 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 40 to 49 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 50 to 59 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 60 to 69 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 70 to 79 years male and female
1st, 2nd & 3rd 80 plus male and female

Walkers
Prizes to the first three male and female walkers in each of the following grades (age as on race day): Male and Female 16-44 and Male and Female 45+.

Spot Prizes
Spot prizes can be won after picking up your event number at registration. Spot prizes will be randomly drawn from all event entrants at the Prize Giving.

You've crossed the finish line in style! Now, it's time to relive those incredible moments thanks to the amazing team at Marathon Photos.

Click on the corresponding year below to find your event photos. Simply enter your name or race number, and get ready to cherish those race day memories!

2024 photos 2023 photos 2022 photos 2021 photos
2020 photos 2019 photos 2018 photos