With a refreshed start and a stunning new finish line right beside the Novotel, the Red Stag full marathon offers an unforgettable journey through Rotorua's scenic beauty. The NZCT Half Marathon starts by the beautiful Okere Falls before following part of the full marathon’s route. The new Go Media 12km introduces an all-new course starting at Te Puia, where participants will journey through the iconic Pohutu Geyser to the Rotorua lakefront finish. The EVES 5km also unveils a brand-new route, taking runners through the breathtaking sulphur flats.
For a magical ending, the Runway5 lights up the Rotorua Airport runway under the stars, with exciting new Runway Mile options. Join us for an extraordinary celebration of running!
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 13:45 to 16:45: Club Run/Walk (instead of the Shaw Baton), Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre ×
Meet at Waiora Sport Hub at 1.45pm, start at 2pm.
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Saturday, 10 May 2025, 13:00 to 17:00: University Relays (Wellington Mixed XC Relay Champs) , QEII Park, Mackay's Crossing×
Start Times:
1.00pm
U10 Boys, Girls 1.2km Fun Run (Register on the day)
1.15pm
Under 14 Relay 4 x 2km
Children's Championship Relay - 2 male and 2 female runners.
Children's Non-championship relay - any combination of boys and girls.
2.15pm
U7 Boys, Girls 300m Fun Run (no registration required)
2.30pm
Wellington Mixed XC Relay Championship & Victoria University Relay 4 x 3.5km
Junior Championship - 2 male & 2 female runners aged under 20.
Open Championship - 2 male & 2 female runners can be of any age.
170 Championship - 2 male & 2 female runners with combined age at least 170 years.
220 Championship - 2 male & 2 female runners with combined age at least 220 years.
Victoria University Relay - "no-rules" grade with 4 runners of any age or gender.
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Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 13:00 to 15:00: CSW XC Relays, Wakefield Park×
CSW XC Relays
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Saturday, 17 May 2025, 07:30 to 16:00: Hawke's Bay Marathon, Hawke's Bay ×
The event courses are flat, easy running. They each offer a unique mix of running terrain, with a combination of running on-road and hard-packed limestone through orchards and past vineyards.
The courses take in the highlights of the Hawke's Bay region which include running along the waterfront in Napier, along the Hawke's Bay Cycle Trails and quiet country roads.
The finish line for all events is set in the gorgeous surroundings of Elephant Hill Estate & Winery.
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 09:00: Barefoot Trail Series, The Orongorongo's, Remutaka Forest Park×
We can’t wait to introduce you to the Rimutaka Forest Park and the Orongorongos. This DOC area is absolutely pristine, with incredible native bush tracks and fantastic ridgeline views back across Wellington harbour. You will not forget this run, ever! This area is the home spiritual home of Barefoot XTRAIL Trail Running, with the first ever event being held here back in 2008. Come and find out why it was our choice of venues to start Barefoot XTRAIL Trail running.
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 12:00 to 16:00: Masters XC Relay, Trentham Memorial Park ×
Masters XC Relay
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Saturday, 24 May 2025, 12:40 to 16:00: Vosseler Shield, Mount Victoria, Wellington ×
Updated 13 May 2025.
The course covers bush tracks and rocky trails with steep uphill/downhill gradients. The entire race is off-road except for road crossings on Mt Victoria.
There are 5 races run over four distances, ranging from 1.1km for boys and girls to 10km for seniors and masters runners.
Road crossings are marshalled and subject to traffic management controls.
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