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More information on our race options

RACE OPTIONS

There are 5 race options of various lengths open to enter. See below for details of each of those events

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NZ Forest Marathon

NEW ZEALAND FOREST MARATHON

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Race Information:​

  • Date: Saturday 9 November 2024

  • Race Start Time: 7.30am

  • 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 TBC 12pm-7pm, Saturday TBC 6am-7am

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

  • Prize giving: 3.00pm

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Entry Fees:

  • FIFS Limited Offer while stocks last- $100

  • Ultra Early Bird - 4 Dec - 31 Jan - $150

  • Super Early Bird - 1 Feb - 30 Apr - $175

  • Early Bird - 1 May - 30 Aug - $185

  • Standard - 1 Sept - 23 Oct - $200

  • Late - 24 Oct - 9 Nov - $220

  • 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%

MOERANGI HALF MARATHON

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Race Information:​

  • Date: Saturday 9 November 2024

  • Race Start Time: 8.00am

  • 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 TBC 12pm-7pm, Saturday TBC 6am-7am

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

  • Prize giving: 3.00pm

 

Entry Fees:

  • FIFS Limited Offer while stocks last- $75

  • Ultra Early Bird - 4 Dec - 31 Jan - $110

  • Super Early Bird - 1 Feb - 30 Apr - $120

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

  • Standard - 1 Sept - 23 Oct - $150

  • Late - 24 Oct - 9 Nov - $160

  • 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 FOREST 10K

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Race Information:​

  • Date: Saturday 9 November 2024

  • Race Start Time: 9.00am

  • 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 TBC 12pm-7pm, Saturday TBC 6am-7am

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

  • Prize giving: 3.00pm

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Entry Fees:​

  • FIFS Limited Offer while stocks last- $35

  • Ultra Early Bird - 4 Dec - 31 Jan - $55

  • Super Early Bird - 1 Feb - 30 Apr - $60

  • Early Bird - 1 May - 30 Aug - $65

  • Standard - 1 Sept - 23 Oct - $70

  • Late - 24 Oct - 9 Nov - $75

  • 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%

5K TRIG LOOP

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Race Information:​

  • Date: Saturday 9 November 2024

  • Race Start Time: 9.30am

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

  • Max time on course: 3.5 hours

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

  • Athlete Check In Time: Friday TBC 12pm-7pm, Saturday TBC 6am-7am

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

  • Prize giving: 3.00pm

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Entry Fees:

  • FIFS Limited Offer while stocks last- $25

  • Ultra Early Bird - 4 Dec - 31 Jan - $35

  • Super Early Bird - 1 Feb - 30 Apr - $40

  • Early Bird - 1 May - 30 Aug - $45

  • Standard - 1 Sept - 23 Oct - $50

  • Late - 24 Oct - 9 Nov - $60

  • 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: 5.45kms

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

Elevation Gain: 140m

Max Slope Gradient: +43.5%, -27.1%

Average Slope Gradient: +4.5%, -5.8%

PAK'nSAVE ROtorua KIDS FOREST RUN

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Race Information:​

  • Date: Friday 8 November 2024
    Race Start Time: TBC

  • 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 TBC 

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

  • Prize Giving TBC
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Entry Fees:​

Thanks to our partnership with PAK'nSAVE Rotorua and the Rotorua Trust, this event is FREE. Enter Online through our regular portal or if you are a school, club or orgnaisation wanting to enter a group email our team; awesome@legendofthepeaks.com

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This event is for Years 0-10 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 10 

Year 9

Year 8

Year 7 

Year 6

Year 5 and 4

Year 3 and 2

Year 1 and 0

 

This short loop provides 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 Profile: Min 314m, Avg 323m, Max 338m

Elevation Gain: 40m

Max Slope Gradient: +26.0%, -18.9%

Average Slope Gradient: +3.6%, -4.8%

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