NEW FOR 2026
WHAT IS LEGEND OF THE PEAKS?
"The Ultimate Trail Running Festival"
Based in Rotorua, the Geothermal, Cultural and Adventure mecca of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Legend of the Peaks festival provides running and walking events for all levels of fitness with distances starting from 2kms for kids to the New Zealand Forest Marathon covering 42kms of off-road trail running and the pinnacle event, the Whaka Ultra 50K.
The Race Options:
Whaka Ultra 50K - 50.38kms, 1854m elevation gain, 4 Peaks + some extra.
New Zealand Forest Marathon - 42.43kms, 1542m elevation gain, 4 Peaks
Moerangi Half Marathon - 21.97kms, 815m elevation gain, 2.5 Peaks
Titokorangi 10K - 10.61kms, 435m elevation gain, 2 Peaks
5K Trig Loop - 5.5kms, 160m elevation gain, 1 Peak
Kids Forest Run - 2kms and 3kms, 40m elevation gain
Koeke Classic - 2kms and 3kms, 40m elevation gain
Legend of the Peaks is an epic combination of amazing trails, with a festival vibe that includes expo, music, food and good times.
OUR WHĀNAU
They say it takes a village to raise a child and we couldn't agree more. We truly believe in cultivating a strong relationship with everyone involved in making our events AWESOME, and we mean everyone! Our sponsors, partners, suppliers, crew, volunteers and of course you, our amazing participants and athletes. Below are a few of the cool peeps who make the Legend of the Peaks festivals a reality.
