Rotorua Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming up gradually
Runners will face a temperature increase from 48°F at the start to 59°F by finish, with a light breeze from the SSW at 9 mph. Humidity levels will be high at 78%, requiring careful pacing. As temperatures climb, runners should stay hydrated and consider starting conservatively to manage the heat.
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Race Info
The Rotorua Marathon takes runners on a 42.195 km loop around Lake Rotorua in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region. For 2027 the course direction reverses, running anticlockwise with a single start/finish hub at the redeveloped Rotorua lakefront near the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. Companion events on race weekend include a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, and a kids' mini marathon. First run in 1965, the marathon is organized by Athletics New Zealand.
