Red Stag Rotorua Marathon to reverse direction in 2027
The Rotorua Marathon will run anticlockwise for the first time in over 50 years, with organisers citing improved lake views.
The Red Stag Rotorua Marathon will change to an anticlockwise route in 2027, reversing its traditional direction for the first time in over five decades. Organisers say the new route will offer runners better views of Lake Rotorua and a quieter journey. A new half marathon course starting at Hamurana Springs will also launch in 2027.
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Red Stag Rotorua Marathon to run anticlockwise around Lake Rotorua in 2027
A new half marathon course will also start at Hamurana Springs in 2027.
RNZ
Rotorua Marathon goes anti-clockwise for first time in over 50 years
Organisers say the change to anti-clockwise route will give runners better lake views and a quieter journey.