International Marathon Runners' Recharge Station
Australia’s biggest marathon, the Sydney Marathon, is now officially set to become one of the world’s most prestigious after being elevated to the pinnacle of global distance events in 2025.
The Sydney marathon was confirmed as the seventh member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. It joins Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York as marathon majors, drawing both the world’s fastest athletes and tens of thousands of destination runners.
The 2025 Sydney Marathon will be the first opportunity for runners to earn their Sydney star!
If you're flying across the world to run in the southern hemisphere, why not make it a trip out of it? Pop over to New Zealand and explore the magic of Middle-earth, maybe, run another race or two!
After all the training and the hard work to complete the race(s), we are sure no one else deserves a relaxing and recharging stay at Te Karaka Station and Lodge more than you!
New Zealand offers plenty of challenging races up and down the country! If you are a keen runner who would travel for a good run, New Zealand is your next destination!
Set in the stunning Queenstown Lakes district on Saturday 15 November 2025.
One of the most scenic marathons in the world!
70% hard packed trails and 30% on road surfaces combined with a mainly flat gradient.
The Taupo marathon is one of New Zealand’s longest-standing events. This year’s race is set on Saturday 2nd August 2025.
The views from Taupō’s lakefront simply can’t be beat. And these courses are built to showcase them at their best. With course options to suit all ages and abilities – and beautiful medals for all finishers – bring your friends and whanau and make some amazing memories together that’ll last a lifetime.
Set in Downtown Auckland, Auckland Marathon is New Zealand’s biggest running event. The Race for 2025 is scheduled on Sunday 2 November with a variety of distances.
It is the only race that the runners can go across the iconic harbor bridge on foot.
Run the Forest is a fun trail run race hosted in 9 August 2025, Winter of Rotorua. Three distances, run party vibes, and Rotorua’s unique geothermal and Redwood trails.
There are so many more races for you to explore….
Don’t forget, Te Karaka Station & Lodge is the perfect spot for your post-race restoration stay! Let our amazing hosts spoil you with thoughtful services, modern and cozy facilities (including massage and outdoor swimming spa), mouth watering gourmet food. Whether you are flying in and out from Auckland or Hamilton, we are perferct to get you ready for your big race day or the reward post your big race day!
Email stay@tekarakalodge.co.nz to plan your race trip in NZ!