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5K Races in Rotorua

3 upcoming 5K races in Rotorua. Next up: Legend of the Peaks on 6 Nov 2026.

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Legend of the Peaks

Friday, November 6, 2026NOV6Fri

Legend of the Peaks

Rotorua, Whakarewarewa

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50 km

Rotorua Walking Festival

Saturday, March 13, 2027MAR13Sat

Rotorua Walking Festival

Rotorua, Neil Hunt Park

5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 21 km, 30 km, Marathon

Red Stag Rotorua Marathon

Saturday, May 1, 2027MAY1Sat

Red Stag Rotorua Marathon

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

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