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Rotorua Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Rotorua (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

LocationRotorua, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandShow on map(38.1446° S, 176.2378° E)
Date & StatusMay 1, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Rotorua Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, NZ focused on Road Running. It is part of World Athletics Label. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Lakes & Ponds, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 1, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rotoruamarathon.co.nz).

Official website
Rotorua Marathon in Rotorua (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestLakes & PondsKids & Youth RacesSeaside & CoastCity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+190 m11 m - 91 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS38.1446° S, 176.2378° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 17.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Rotorua Marathon take place?

Rotorua Marathon takes place in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, NZ (start area at coordinates 38.1446° S, 176.2378° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 1, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Rotorua Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Rotorua Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Rotorua Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rotoruamarathon.co.nz).