Rotorua Running Festival – 50k, 21k, 10k, 5k and 3k
New Zealand’s premiere tourist city provides a spectacular backdrop for one of the most scenic and varied running events in the country. Major city boulevards, fabulous forest trails and historic buildings all play their part … and where else in the world can you run right through the middle of an active geothermal park or right over the top of a crystal-clear, petrified forest? Welcome to the stunning Rotorua Running Festival (previously the Podium Rotorua Half Marathon) … natural, cultural, historic!
Come take on the Ultra Marathon, Half, 10k, 5k fun run/walk or the kids dash. There is something for the whole family so why not make a weekend of it.
Family Pass!
This is for 2 adults and up to 3 children (children aged 5yrs – 12yrs). This is applicable for all events (excluding the Ultra Marathon) as long as the children meet the event age restriction. Email info@eventpromotions.co.nz if you would like to enter using the family pass.
Sunday 24th November 2019
50K
Ultra Marathon
The event is a one lap course utilising scenic trails and the stunning Blue and Green lakes. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older on event day.
21K
Mitre 10 Mega Half Marathon
The event is a one lap course utilising scenic trails and smooth gravel forest roads. Entrants must be 16 years of age or older on event day.
10K
Brooks 10K Run or Walk
This event completes one lap of the course utilising scenic forest trails and the stunning sulphur flats. Entrants must be 12 years of age or older on event day.
5K
Novotel 5K Fun Run/Walk
This non-competitive event completes one lap of the course utilising the sulphur tracks. Competitors must be 10 years or older on race day.
3K
Kids Dash
A 3K fun run/walk for children aged 5 to 9 years. This is a non-competitive, fully supervised event and takes place at midday.
Course Information
All events are based at the Rotorua Village Green. Each event will head out into the Rotorua township and surrounding trails and forest to complete the event distance and then return to the Rotorua Village Green to finish.
PLEASE NOTE: All courses are presently being approved by the appropriate authorities for the 2019 Rotorua Running Festival.
50K Ultra Marathon
The start to the 50K Ultra Marathon will be from the Village Green heading off down Fenton Street and making your way to the Whakarewarewa Forest. The Ultra course will showcase the stunning Green and Blue Lakes along with some of the stunning forestry roads within the forest to then come home via the spectacular Sulphur Flats and finishing back at the Village Green.
Course still TBC.
21.1K Half Marathon
The half marathon course takes in the beauty of Rotorua township along with the stunning Whakarewarewa Forest. Competitors will start and finish at the Village green. The course will head out towards the forest following the Ultra course where they will complete a smaller loop on smooth forestry roads heading to the sulphur flats to bring you home to the finish line.
Course still TBC.
10K Run or Walk
The 10K event also follows the ultra and half marathon courses heading towards the Whakarewarewa Forest completing a small loop up Long Mile and heading back along the stunning Sulphur Flats to the finish.
Course still TBC.
5K Fun Run/Walk
The 5K fun run/walk will also head down Fenton street and utilising sections of the Sulphur Flats to complete the 5km loop finishing on the Village Green.
Course still TBC.
3K Kids Dash
The 3K kids dash gets underway from the Village Green completing a 3k loop around the government gardens and sulphur track to finish back on the Village Green.
Course still TBC.
Event Information
Early Bird Entry Fees – 1st June to 31st July
Ultra Marathon (Includes Finishers Medal): $125.00
Half Marathon (Includes Finishers Medal): $55.00
10k (Includes Finishers Medal): $40.00
5k (Includes Finishers Medal): $30.00
Kids Dash event (Includes Finishers Medal): $10.00
Family Pass (Includes Finsihers Medals) – $120.00
Standard Entry Fees – 1st August to 11th November
Ultra Marathon (Includes Finishers Medal): $135.00
Half Marathon (Includes Finishers Medal): $65.00
10k (Includes Finishers Medal): $50.00
5k (Includes Finishers Medal): $35.00
Kids Dash event (Includes Finishers Medal): $15.00
Family Pass (Includes Finsihers Medals) – $130.00
Late Entry Fee – 12th November to 24th November
Ultra Marathon (Includes Finishers Medal): $145.00
Half Marathon (Includes Finishers Medal): $75.00
10k (Includes Finishers Medal): $60.00
5k (Includes Finishers Medal): $40.00
Kids Dash event (Includes Finishers Medal): $20.00
Family Pass (Includes Finsihers Medals) – $140.00
NEW Family Pass (Excluding the Ultra Marathon)
This is for 2 adults and up to 3 children (children aged 5yrs – 12yrs).
This is applicable for all events as long as the children meet the event age restriction. Excluding the Ultra Marathon.
Email jenna@eventpromotions.co.nz if you would like to enter using the family pass.
On the day entries
Late entries will be accepted up to half an hour prior to the start of your race on race day at the event registration. Limited eftpos or credit card facilities will be available at registration on the Saturday and Sunday, cash or cheque is preferred. Do not send postal entries after the 16th November as they will not be received in time for processing, please enter at registration.
Payment Details
Enter online – Credit card only.
Postal entries – Cheque or direct deposit only. Please post to Rotorua Running Festival, PO Box 324, Rotorua. Cheques made payable to Rotorua Running Festival. Direct deposit can be made into the Event Promotions account 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference. If paying by direct deposit please include proof of payment with entry.
Click here to Enter Online (Credit or Debt Card Only). Online entries opening 1st June.
Click here to Download Entry Form. (Will be available around end of June).
– 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 23rd November
3.00pm – 6.00pm – Registration at Novotel Hotel (Compulsory for all 50km Ultra entrants)
Event Day Timetable – Sunday 24th November
6.30am: Start of the 50k Ultra from the Rotorua Village Green
7.00am – 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
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 7-10.30am within 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.
Refund Policy
Refunds up until the 16th of November will incur a $10.00 administration fee. There will be no refunds from the 17th 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 19th of November via email, from the 20th 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 19th November to make a transfer. After this date, any changes will need to be made at registration on the day.
Ultra Marathon Cut off Time
There will be a cut off time for the Ultra Marathon which will be confirmed once the course map is confirmed. Prize giving will still proceed at 1.30pm, if competitors win a prize a representative can come up or the competitors can collect once they have completed the event.
Aid Stations
Aid station information will be confirmed once we have confirmed course maps.
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.
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)
Novotel Accommodation packages
Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua 6 x $250 vouchers
1-Day Vouchers
Pig and Whistle Vouchers
Skyline Rotorua Vouchers
Smiths Sports Shoes Rotorua Vouchers
CamelBak Product
Merit Prizes
Medals and merit prizes will be awarded to the top 3 Male and Female competitors in the 5k Fun Run/Walk and for the Ultra Marathon. Medals and merit prizes will also be awarded in the Half Marathon and the 10k to the first three runners and the first three walkers in each of the following grades (age as on event day)
Running Grade Walking Grade
16 – 34 16 – 39
35 – 44 40 plus
45 – 54
55+
Competitors must be present at prize-giving to receive merit prizes.
Finishers Medals
Every competitor that finishes any of the events from the Ultra 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. Watch this space for some of the awesome spotties that will be up for grabs! Competitors must be present at prize-giving to be eligible for spot prizes.
Results
Professional photos can also be found at www.marathon-photos.com, search the event name then your bib number.
Thanks to our sponsors
Contact us
- Event Promotions
- Physical Address: 92 White Street, Rotorua
- Postal Address: PO Box 324, Rotorua
- Phone/Fax: 07 348 3301
- info@eventpromotions.co.nz
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