This point-to-point course will start at Whangamarino School near Okere Falls, travelling along State Highway 33 back to the finish line on lower Tutanekai Street. For logistical reasons event transport to the half marathon start is included in the entry for all half marathon participants and we strongly encourage participants to use this service. Prior to the start there will be a special kapa haka performance by the Whangamarino School pupils along with other entertainment and access for participants to toilet amenities, portaloos, water, electrolyte, and the drop bag service..

Prior to the start there will be a special Kapa Haka performance by the Whangamarino School pupils along with other entertainment and access for participants to toilet amenities, water, and the drop bag service.

Bus transportation is included for ALL participants with their Half Marathon entry. Buses will take participants from the outside the Rotorua iSite on Fenton St (which will be open with amenities including the Junction Cafe) within 5min walk from the Rotorua Energy Events Centre. Buses start departing from 6:15am to 7:00am (last departure) to Whangamarino School, a journey of approximately 20mins. For logistical and safety reasons, there will be NO personal drop-offs permitted for participants. Participants must use the event transport provided within their entry.

There will be a drop bag service for all Half Marathon participants to bring any individual gear back to the finish area for individual collection at the finish of your run or walk.

a limited number will be available to purchase at the expo. All pre-ordered merchandise is pick up only from the event registration & expo at Novotel Rotorua commencing Thursday evening 1st May (see event registration & expo times here). Uncollected merchandise will not be sent out post-event.