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OUR PREMIER EVENT

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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.

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The Race Options:

Whaka Ultra 50K - 50.38kms, 1854m elevation gain, 4 Peaks + some extra.

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.

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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.

YOUR RACE OPTIONS

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