Rune Lothe (born 20 July 1971) is a Norwegian football coach and former player.Hailing from Grinde Lothe started his career in SK Vard Haugesund; and later went to Skjold IL. He joined FK Haugesund in 1995 and enjoyed a spell in the Norwegian Premier League in the seasons 1997 and 1998. He left ahead of the 2000 season to return to Skjold.