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Red Stag Rotorua Marathon

◉ Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Verified listingCertified · Athletics NZUpdated May 24, 2026
Past event

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.

Date
May 2, 2026
Distances
Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Location
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Surface
Road · Certified

About this race

NZ's oldest marathon since 1965 through the Redwoods, geothermal landscapes, and Lake Rotorua.

Key facts

Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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

  • 1
    Confirm 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.

  • 2
    Pin the exact start area

    Use Bay of Plenty as the planning region, then confirm the precise start, finish, parking and transport with the organizer.

  • 3
    Pick your distance

    Listed options are Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K. Check the source for current per-distance availability and limits.

  • 4
    Review entry terms

    Read entry rules, refund terms, participant limits and transfer rules before you pay.