Click here to Enter Online (Credit or Debt Card Only). (Entries open 2nd June 2020.)

Click here to Download Entry Form. (Entries open 2nd June 2020.)

– Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with a cheque made out to ‘Running Festival’

– Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.

Email it to info@eventpromotions.co.nz with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.

Entry Confirmation
You will receive confirmation of your entry and bib number via email when you enter. Please print this out and bring along to registration.

Event Day Timetable – Saturday 21st November
3.00pm – 6.00pm – Registration at Novotel Hotel (Compulsory for all 50km Ultra entrants)

Event Day Timetable – Sunday 22nd November
6.30am: Start of the 50k Ultra from the Rotorua Village Green
7.30am – 11.30am – Registration at Novotel Hotel
9.00am: Start of the 21k Half Marathon from the Rotorua Village Green
10.00am: Start of the 10k run or walk from the Rotorua Village Green
10.30am: Start of the 5k fun run/walk from the Rotorua Village Green
11.45am: Ultra Marathon Cut Off Time – 26km mark
12.00pm: Start of the 3k Kids Dash from the Rotorua Village Green
1.00pm: Prize-giving for Kids Dash
1.30pm: Prize-giving for all other events

* Please note: Competitors that are still out on the course during prize-giving are still eligible for spot prizes, a representative can inform event organisers that they are still on the course.

Registration/Race Bag Collection
Saturday
Registration/Race Bag Collection is on Saturday from 3-6 pm within the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel, it is compulsory for all Ultra Marathon competitors. Please bring your registration confirmation with you to assist the registration process. Late entries will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday
Registration on Sunday is from 7.30-11.30am in the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel. Please bring your registration confirmation with you to assist the registration process. Late entries will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.

Limited eftpos facilities available. Cash or cheque is preferred please.

Every competitor receives…
All competitors receive a race bag filled with goodies from our fantastic sponsors, personalised race number, finishers medal, first aid, event support, electronic timing plus a chance to win one of the numerous spot prizes.

Team Challenge

Pay for 4 entries and get the 5th for FREE!!
Rally together your friends, family, colleagues, club members or gym buddies, get dressed up in costume and take on the 10km Team Challenge!

Your team must consist of 5 members exactly (no more or less). This option is available for the 10km event only and allows you to participate in a team at the Rotorua Running Festival. The overall winners will be awarded with their team trophy and there is also an award up for grabs for the best dressed team at the event.

You can only enter the team challenge via pin code. The team must be paid for in one payment – either by credit card or bank transfer (see entry fees below). Please email jenna@eventpromotions.co.nz if you would like to enter a team into the Rotorua Running Festival Team Challenge

Click Here to Register a Team 

Entry Fees
Early Bird Fee (until 31st July) – $160
Standard Fee (1st August – 10th November) – $200
Late Fee (from 11th November) – $240

Registration
Saturday 21st November, 3- 6pm at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. If you cannot make Registration on Saturday you can get a representative to collect your race number and race bag on your behalf otherwise your race number and race bag can be picked up from the start/finish line from 6am on Sunday 22nd November (event day). 

Aid stations
Aid station 1 (4km) – End of Te Ngae – Longmile Road pathway on Longmile Road
Water

Aid station 2 (10km) – Corner of Waipa Bypass Road and Popular Road
Water and Loaded Sports Drink

Aid station 3 (16km) – Corner of 8 Mile Gate Road and Green Lake Road
Water, flat Coke and bananas

Aid station 4 (24km) – At Blue Lake Reserve
Water, Loaded Sports Drink, bananas and gels

Aid station 5 (32km) – Top of Moerangi Road
Water, flat Coke, bananas + any personal supplies (dropped off at registration on Saturday)

Aid station 6 (39km) – Intersection of the end of Puarenga Stream Track and Nursery Road
Water and Loaded Sports Drink

Aid station 7 (44km) – End of Te Ngae – Long Mile Road pathway on Long Mile Road
Water

Aid station bag drop
You can drop any supplies (drinks, food, gels etc) off to us at registration on Saturday afternoon which we will make available at aid station #5 (at the 32km mark on the course). Please ensure these items are correctly named, lids on drinks are secured and the items are recognisable as yours.

Cut Off Time
Please note that competitors must reach the 24km mark at the Blue Lake Reserve Aid Station (#4) before 11.15am – giving 4 hours 45 minutes to reach this point. Those that don’t make it to this point in time will be asked to get on a shuttle to return to the finish line – they will receive a half marathon finishers medals for their efforts. If competitors who are still out on the course during prize giving win a prize, a representative can come up to collect it or the competitors can collect once they have completed the event.

Refund Policy

Refunds up until the 14th of November will incur a $10.00 administration fee. There will be no refunds from the 15th of November. In the case of a natural disaster, closure of the forest due to high winds or other uncontrollable factors, “Act of God” conditions causing the cancellation of the event, entry fees will not be refunded. Please contact 07 3483301 or jenna@eventpromotions.co.nz if you need to withdraw from the event.

Transfers/Changes

Transfers to another person or to a different distance can be made up until the 17th of November via email, from the 18th November all transfers need to be completed on the day of the event at registration. Please contact 07 3483301 or jenna@eventpromotions.co.nz prior to the 17th November to make a transfer. After this date, any changes will need to be made at registration on the day.

Course videos 

50k Camelbak Ultra Marathon

21k Mitre 10 Mega Half Marathon

Brooks 10k run or walk 

Novotel 5k fun run/walk 

Skyline 3k kids dash 

A prize-giving for the Kids Dash will be held at 1.00pm from the stage truck at the Village Green. A prize-giving for all other events will be held from the stage truck at the Village Green at 1.30pm.

Major Prizes (TBC for 2020)
5 night getaway to Hawaii thanks to Hawaiian Airlines, World travellers and the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui
Novotel Accommodation packages
Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua vouchers
Skyline Rotorua vouchers
Brooks vouchers
1-Day Vouchers
Kaiser Baas cameras
Skyline Rotorua Vouchers
CBK vouchers
CamelBak Product

Merit Prizes

5k Fun Run/Walk
Medals and merit prizes will be awarded to the top 3 Male and Female competitors.

10k Run or Walk
Medals and merit prizes will be awarded to the first three runners and the first three walkers in each of the following grades (age as on event day):
12 – 39
40+

21k Half Marathon Run or Walk
Medals and merit prizes will be awarded to the first three runners and the first three walkers in each of the following grades (age as on event day):
16 – 39
40+

50K Ultra Marathon
Medals and merit prizes will be awarded to the top 3 Male and Female competitors of the 50K Ultra Marathon competitors in each of the following grades (age as on event day):
18 – 39
40+

Competitors must be present at prize-giving to receive merit prizes.

Finishers Medals
Every competitor that finishes any of the events from the Ultra Marathon to the Kids Dash race will receive one of our stunning finishers medal.

Spot Prizes
The major spot prizes will be drawn during prize-giving at 1.30pm. Competitors must be present at prize-giving to be eligible for spot prizes, except for Ultra-Marathon competitors who are still out on the course. Ultra marathon competitors who are still on the course during prize giving will be able to collect their prize after they’ve completed the event.

Ultra Marathon Cut Off Time
Please note that competitors must reach the 24km mark at the Blue Lake Aid Station (#4) before 11.15am – giving 4 hours 45 minutes to reach this point. Those that don’t make it to this point in time will be asked to get on a shuttle to return to the finish line – they will receive a half marathon finishers medals for their efforts. If competitors who are still out on the course during prize giving win a prize, a representative can come up to collect it or the competitors can collect once they have completed the event.

Walkers
We value our walkers and wish to ensure that the experience of taking part in either of these great off-road events in Rotorua is a positive experience for all competitors. We rely on entrant’s integrity that walkers WALK the complete event. Please participate in the spirit of the event and abide by the walking criteria. Any walking competitor seen running will automatically be classified in the running results. No correspondence will be entered into.

Event Rules
Participants shall adhere to all marshals and officials instructions. Decisions of race officials will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. Event race numbers are to be placed on the front of your singlet or shirt. No Ipods or headphones are to be worn in any of these events, no exceptions.

Results

2019 Results 

Photos

Professional photos can also be found at www.marathon-photos.com, search the event name then your bib number.