Red Stag Rotorua Marathon
The 2026 Red Stag Rotorua Marathon took place on May 2, 2026. Race details below are kept for reference and results.
Red Stag Rotorua Marathon is listed for May 2, 2026 in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Listed distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K. Confirm the date, registration and travel details with the official organizer before you book.
About this race
NZ's oldest marathon since 1965 through the Redwoods, geothermal landscapes, and Lake Rotorua.
Key facts
- Date
- May 2, 2026
- Events
- Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Surface
- Road · Certified
- Certified course
- Athletics NZ
- Official source
- Registration page & official site
- Listing status
- Verified · updated May 24, 2026
Before you register
- 1Confirm the race-day schedule
Verify the May 2, 2026 start times, packet pickup (collecting your race bib) and corral (your assigned start group) instructions on the official source before booking travel.
- 2Pin the exact start area
Use Bay of Plenty as the planning region, then confirm the precise start, finish, parking and transport with the organizer.
- 3Pick your distance
Listed options are Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K. Check the source for current per-distance availability and limits.
- 4Review entry terms
Read entry rules, refund terms, participant limits and transfer rules before you pay.