Reg Stag Rotorua Marathon

The Reg Stag Rotorua Marathon, the oldest marathon in Australasia, is held in Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on 1 May 2027, amid lush forest and crystal-clear lakes. Four events are offered: the full marathon (42.2 km) at 08:00, the half marathon (21.1 km) at 07:45, the quarter marathon (10.55 km) at 08:15 and a 5.5 km run or walk at 08:20.

A distinctive feature of the route is that one full lap of Lake Rotorua is exactly the marathon distance, so runners can focus purely on their performance without having to manage a complicated course. Marathon finishers receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal, marking their endurance on this iconic course.