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Race Overview
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.
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2027 Rotorua Marathon?
The 2027 Rotorua Marathon will be held on Saturday May 1, 2027.
Is the Rotorua Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Rotorua Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
Rotorua Marathon Weather History
Rotorua Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 54°, Average Low: 47°, Average High: 63°
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 48° | 50° | 54° | 57° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 63° |
| Feel | 48° | 49° | 54° | 57° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 63° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 7mph | 6mph | 7mph | 7mph | 6mph | 8mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 45° | 46° | 48° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 48° | 49° |
| RunScore |  | | | | | | |  |
Rotorua Marathon 2026
May 2, 2026
Clearing in the afternoon.
Low: 38°, High: 61°
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  38° | 40° | 45° |  51° | 56° | 58° | 59° | 61° |
| Feel | 38° | 40° | 45° | 51° | 56° | 58° | 59° | 61° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 2mph | 3mph | 2mph | 1mph | 1mph | 3mph | 3mph | 3mph |
| Dew | 38° | 40° | 43° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 44° | 44° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Rotorua Marathon 2025
May 3, 2025
Clearing in the afternoon.
Low: 49°, High: 64°, Light Rain
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 50° | 52° | 54° | 57° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 64° |
| Feel | 50° | 52° | 54° | 57° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 64° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 9mph | 8mph | 8mph | 9mph | 8mph | 6mph | 8mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 43° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 45° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Rotorua Marathon 2024
May 4, 2024
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 40°, High: 62°
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 40° | 44° | 51° | 55° | 58° | 61° | 62° | 62° |
| Feel | 38° | 40° | 51° | 55° | 58° | 61° | 62° | 62° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 6mph | 3mph | 4mph | 3mph | 3mph | 5mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 38° | 41° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 43° | 44° | 45° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Rotorua Marathon 2023
May 6, 2023
Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.
Low: 62°, High: 66°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 64° | 64° | 65° | 65° | 65° |  65° | 66° | 66° |
| Feel | 64° | 64° | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° | 66° | 66° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | light | - | - |
| Wind | 12mph | 13mph | 13mph | 15mph | 15mph | 14mph | 15mph | 12mph |
| Dew | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° |
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