NZ 1 Mile Championships 2026

The NZ 1 Mile Championships are a road mile race in Rotorua, held as part of the Museum Mile during the three-day Red Stag Rotorua Marathon. The race takes place at twilight on a fast street course around Government Gardens. Championship fields are offered for senior men and women, under-20 runners, and masters divisions at 35+ and 50+. Toi Ohomai sponsors the Museum Mile, and Athletics New Zealand uses the championship as an official trial race for the World Athletics Road Running Championships. The format is one mile on the road, designed for quick racing and easy spectating. Runners compete in club uniform, providing a championship atmosphere rather than a casual fun-run appearance. Para sections are included within the individual championship grades where appropriate. The wider World Athletics event includes the mile, 5km, and half marathon, so this Rotorua race offers New Zealand middle-distance runners a direct path into international road racing.