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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty · Every May
Rotorua Marathon
A single lap of a steaming volcanic lake, run every May since 1965.
206 days until the next window
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Rotorua or Auckland for May 1 to 9, 2027, round trips of 3 to 5 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Entries open in the previous year and the full marathon field is capped.
- The Polynesian Spa and forest mountain-bike trails are a good way to spend the recovery days.
- Rotorua airport is ten minutes from the lakefront; Auckland is about three hours by car or coach.
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