Run The Rotorua Airport Runway!
saturday 3rd May 2025
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New in 2025 and a forerunner to the Runway5 events, a prime opportunity for the more speed motivated to see how fast you can go on a rapid straight-line dash down the airport runway. Fly like a featherless, flightless bird!
Get ready to power down the runway for a high-energy, all-out dash in the Runway Mile! Whether you’re a seasoned speedster or just looking for a quick, exciting challenge, this event delivers an adrenaline-pumping experience under the lights of Rotorua Airport. Test your pace against fellow runners or simply soak in the electric atmosphere as you push for your fastest mile yet.
Picture yourself charging down a smooth, flat runway—the perfect setting to chase a new personal record or dip your toe into the thrill of race day. The Runway Mile is short, intense, and downright unforgettable!
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| Date | Saturday 3rd May 2025 | ||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Rotorua Regional Airport
| Entry Fee |
From $24 + processing fee.
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Distances | Start and Finish Line |
ALL New Runway Mile. |
Rotorua Regional Airport Runway Start & Finish Times (subect to minor changes with flight schedule) |
4:30pm - 6:00pm Runway Mile & Runway5 late registration at Rotorua Regional Airport 6.10pm Runway Mile start north end runway 6:30pm People's Runway5 starts near terminal 7:30pm Elite/competitive men's Runway5 starts near terminal incl. NZ 5km Road Championships 2025 for male grades 7:35pm Elite/competitive women's Runway5 starts near terminal incl. NZ 5km Road Championships 2025 for female grades 8:10pm Runway post-event presentations Minimum Age |
Entrants of the Runwa Mile must be 10 years or older on race day to participate.
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Wheelchair Participation |
Self-propelled wheelchairs and para-athletes are able to participate. |
For any questions, email us at marathon@athletics.org.nz Minimum Age |
Entrants for the Runway Mile & Runway5 must be 10 years or older on race day to participate. |
| Walkers | Walkers are eligible to enter the People's 5km (course cut off 55 minutes). For clarity, walkers are included in the overall event results. | |
| Not Permitted | Medals | By request from the airport operations - no dogs, bikes, scooters, or skateboards are allowed. Prams and buggies are not allowed on the course (however, spectators are welcome to bring prams/wheelchairs in the designated spectating areas). All participants will receive a customised runway medal in the theme of the occasion. |
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