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NZ Forest Marathon

There are 6 race EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM; Kids event (2kms or 3kms), koeke/grandparents EVENt (2kms or 3kms), 5kms, 10kms, 21kms, 42kms and 50kms. see below for details.

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Race Information:​

  • Date: Saturday 7 November 2026

  • Race Start Time: 7.30am

  • Max time on course: 12 hours

  • Race Start/Finish Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Athlete Check In Time: Friday 1pm-7pm, Saturday 6.30am-7.00am

  • Athlete Check In Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Prize giving: 3.00pm

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Entry Fees:​

  • First In Sale - Nov 9 - Nov 30 - $215

  • Ultra Early Bird - Dec 1 - Jan 31 - $225

  • Super Early Bird - Feb 1 - Apr 30 - $245

  • Early Bird - May 1 - Sept 30 - $270

  • Regular Price - Oct 1 - Oct 30- $290

  • Late - Oct 31 - Nov 7 - $299

  • Group and Club rates available, please contact our team.

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Here it is... after 3 long years of waiting... it has finally dropped... the next evolution of the Legend of the Peaks...

The Whaka Ultra 50K is here and it is the most epic Legends event yet! 50.2kms, 2240m elevation gain, heaps of single track, a real battle ground for runners vs trail runners...

The course extends on NZ Forest Marathon and adds in more tech climbing, more single track and more of the Whakarewarewa Forest beauty, this really is a special event.

 

We have very limited entries for the Ultra so get in quick.

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Approximate Range Totals:

Distance: 50.2kms

Elevation Profile: TBC

Elevation Gain: 2240m

Max Slope Gradient: TBC

Average Slope Gradient: TBC

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NEW ZEALAND FOREST MARATHON

 

Race Information:​

  • Date: Saturday 7 November 2026

  • Race Start Time: 8.00am

  • Max time on course: 10 hours

  • Race Start/Finish Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Athlete Check In Time: Friday 1pm-7pm, Saturday 6.30am-7.30am

  • Athlete Check In Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Prize giving: 3.00pm

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Entry Fees:​

  • First In Sale - Nov 9 - Nov 30 - $160

  • Ultra Early Bird - Dec 1 - Jan 31 - $170

  • Super Early Bird - Feb 1 - Apr 30 - $195

  • Early Bird - May 1 - Sept 30 - $220

  • Regular Price - Oct 1 - Oct 30- $240

  • Late - Oct 31 - Nov 7 - $250

  • Group and Club rates available, please contact our team.

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A 42km race circumnavigates the Whakarewarewa Forest hitting all 4 Peaks: Kohaturoa (Pohaturoa), Titokorangi, Moerangi and Kakapiko. This is a perfect practice outing for those participating in the Tarawera Ultramarathon 50km, 100km or 100mi events.

 

Kohaturoa (Pohaturoa), Titokorangi, Moerangi and Kakapiko – The Peaks that make up our ultimate challenge and the event that will crown our King and Queen of the Legend of the Peaks. The New Zealand Forest Marathon is a one of kind race that combines culture, nature, the living earth and the ultimate 42kms off-road race challenge. With approximately 1750m of elevation gain, this event provides an ideal launch platform for those who want to move on to Ultramarathons, or to test those who aspire to take on the world of endurance racing.

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Approximate Range Totals:

Distance: 42.9kms

Elevation Profile: Min 294m, Avg 488m, Max 759m

Elevation Gain: 1750m

Max Slope Gradient: +43.1%, -34.4%

Average Slope Gradient: +7.8%, -7.9%

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CAMELBAK MOERANGI HALF MARATHON

 

Race Information:​

  • Date: Saturday 7 November 2026

  • Race Start Time: 8.30am

  • Max time on course: 7 hours

  • Race Start/Finish Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Athlete Check In Time: Friday 1pm-7pm, Saturday 6.30am-8am

  • Athlete Check In Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Prize giving: 3.00pm

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Entry Fees:​

  • First In Sale - Nov 9 - Nov 30 - $105

  • Ultra Early Bird - Dec 1 - Jan 31 - $115

  • Super Early Bird - Feb 1 - Apr 30 - $125

  • Early Bird - May 1 - Sept 30 - $140

  • Regular Price - Oct 1 - Oct 30- $170

  • Late - Oct 31 - Nov 7 - $180

  • Group and Club rates available, please contact our team.

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21kms through the Whakarewarewa Forest summiting the Peaks of Kohaturoa (Pohaturoa) and Titokorangi and includes a climb on to the slopes of Moerangi hill. This event provides a challenge for avid runners and an opportunity to gain experience in long distance off-road running for those new to the sport.

 

This challenge will test avid road runners with its mixed surfaces and undulating terrain and push seasoned off-road athletes to chase down the clock and each other with a max slope rating of approximately 50%. This is also an excellent build up for the Tarawera 50km Ultra event.

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Approximate Range Totals:

Distance: 21.3kms

Elevation Profile: Min 294m, Avg 425m, Max 579m

Elevation Gain: 950m

Max Slope Gradient: +50.6%, -45.8%

Average Slope Gradient: +9.6%, -8.5%

TITOKORANGI 10K

 

Race Information:​

  • Date: Saturday 7 November 2026

  • Race Start Time: 9.30am

  • Max time on course: 5 hours

  • Race Start/Finish Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Athlete Check In Time: Friday 1pm-7pm, Saturday 6.30am-9am

  • Athlete Check In Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Prize giving: 3.00pm

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Entry Fees:​

  • First In Sale - Nov 9 - Nov 30 - $55

  • Ultra Early Bird - Dec 1 - Jan 31 - $65

  • Super Early Bird - Feb 1 - Apr 30 - $75

  • Early Bird - May 1 - Sept 30 - $85

  • Regular Price - Oct 1 - Oct 30- $95

  • Late - Oct 31 - Nov 7 - $105

  • Group and Club rates available, please contact our team.

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This 10km event is perfect for the off-road mid-distance racer or social walkers and runners that want to challenge themselves to hill-climbing in the Whakarewarewa Forest.

 

Taking runners to the Peak of both Kohaturoa (Pohaturoa) and Titokorangi, the Titokorangi Forest 10K encapsulates the spirit of off-road running in Rotorua with stunning vistas of the lake, running amongst giant Redwoods and highlighting with active living earth features throughout the volcanic valley.

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Approximate Range Totals:

Distance: 10.5kms

Elevation Profile: Min 294m, Avg 378m, Max 500m

Elevation Gain: 430m

Max Slope Gradient: +43.5%, -38.6%

Average Slope Gradient: +8.2%, -7.7%

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SECRET SPOT HOT TUBS 5K TRIG LOOP

 

Race Information:​

  • Date: Saturday 7 November 2026

  • Race Start Time: 10.00am

  • Max time on course: 3 hours

  • Race Start/Finish Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Athlete Check In Time: Friday 1pm-7pm, Saturday 6.30am-9.30am

  • Athlete Check In Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Prize giving: 3.00pm

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Entry Fees:​

  • First In Sale - Nov 9 - Nov 30 - $40

  • Ultra Early Bird - Dec 1 - Jan 31 - $45

  • Super Early Bird - Feb 1 - Apr 30 - $50

  • Early Bird - May 1 - Sept 30 - $55

  • Regular Price - Oct 1 - Oct 30- $65

  • Late - Oct 31 - Nov 7 - $70

  • Group and Club rates available, please contact our team.

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A fun run distance suitable for most people including families, social groups and high school students. Walk, Run, Race, Enjoy 5kms of Thermal and Forest trails in the Whakarewarewa Forest.

 

This introductory off-road running experience takes runners and walkers alike from the recreational hub of Waipa on to the Peak of Kohaturoa (Pohaturoa), providing stunning views of Whakarewarewa and the Rotorua Caldera. A perfect distance for leisure runners, corporate groups and a potential High School competition.

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Approximate Range Totals:

Distance (measured with wheel): 5.80kms

Distance (measured with GPS): 6.10kms

Elevation Profile: Min 314m, Avg 354m, Max 430m

Elevation Gain: 145m

Max Slope Gradient: +43.5%, -27.1%

Average Slope Gradient: +4.5%, -5.8%

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PAK'nSAVE Rotorua Kids Forest Run

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Race Information:​

  • Date: Friday 6 November 2026

  • Race Start/Finish Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Max time on course: 1 hour

  • Athlete Check In Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

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Entry Fees:​

The PAK’nSAVE Kids Forest Run is back, and once again we are bringing you this event absolutely FREE!!!

We have limited entries and like last year we are opening this to our kura first. We will be opening the online portal the general public September 1st.


If you’re keen to get your kid involved the best bet is to work with your kids education provider and have them get in touch with us directly by email.
awesome@legendofthepeaks.com

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There will be entries available online for those not entering through schools. Those entries open in September 2025

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This event is for Years 0-8 age kids. Our goal is to get rangatahi active and involved in sports in the backyard.

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Category starts will be as follows:

Year 8

Year 7 

Year 6

Year 5 and 4

Year 3 and 2

Year 1 and 0

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Event Information:

Primary Schools Event Years 0-6

  • 9am-10.15am Registration open

  • 9.45am Arrive at Waipa

  • 10.15am Race Briefing. Exercise Class

  • 10.30am Race Start

  • 11.30am Prize giving and depart from Waipa


Intermediate Schools Event Years 7-8

  • 9am-11.45am Registration open

  • 11.15am Arrive at Waipa

  • 11.45am Race Briefing. Exercise Class

  • 12.00pm Race Start

  • 1.00pm Prize giving and depart from Waipa

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These short loops provide awe-inspiring natural features and a festival atmosphere to help make an amazing day out for kids enjoying our forests and local entertainers.

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Approximate Range Totals:

Distance: 2kms

Elevation Gain: 40m
 

Distance: 3kms​

Elevation Gain: 52m

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KOEKE CLASSIC

Race Information:​

  • Date: Friday 6 November 2026

  • Race Start Time: 12.45pm

  • Race Start/Finish Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • Max time on course: 1 hour

  • Athlete Check In Time: Friday 9am-12pm

  • Athlete Check In Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd

  • No Prize giving but includes a finishers medal as you cross the line.

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Entry Fees:​

  • $40

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Supported by Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa, we are delivering an event for our Koeke, Kuia, Koro, Grandma, Grandpa, Abuela, Abuelo, Oma, Opa, Mama Rahi, Papa Rahi.... you get the idea.

 

This non-timed event has been laun hed to bring our elders through in to the world of trail running and walking, taking on either a flat-ish 2km or 3km course (choose on the day), receiving a finishers medal at the end.

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A fun distance designed to get our people outdoors and a taste of the trail walking and running life. We have two different distance options, 2kms and 3kms. The 2km loop involves no steps and has been completed by students from Rotorua Specialist School in wheelchairs. The 3km loop has a half dozen steps and involves some single track but is very similar to the 2km course. Both of these short loops provide awe-inspiring natural features and a festival atmosphere to help make an amazing day out for everyone.

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Approximate Range Totals:

Distance: 2kms

Elevation Gain: 40m
 

Distance: 3kms​

Elevation Gain: 52m

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