How to get into the Rotorua Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 3 ways into the Rotorua Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   At this race: Enter online via Race Roster for the 2027 Red Stag Rotorua Marathon

   Organizer's details
2. 02

   Ballot

   Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.

   At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

3. 03

   Club membership

   Places set aside for members of a club or running organization, sometimes for completing a set number of its races.

   At this race: Athletics New Zealand Members receive a 20% discount on entry via promo code.

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

1. Ballot opens

   TBA

2. Ballot closes

   TBA

3. Draw

   TBA

4. Results

   TBA

FAQ

When does the Rotorua Marathon ballot open?

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.

Can I get into the Rotorua Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 2 other ways in. First come, first served: Enter online via Race Roster for the 2027 Red Stag Rotorua Marathon. Club membership: Athletics New Zealand Members receive a 20% discount on entry via promo code.

Looking for other ballots? See every ballot opening soon.