Tarawera Ultra-Trail New Zealand by UTMB
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About the race
Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB is a trail running event in Rotorua, New Zealand, and is part of the UTMB World Series. The event offers multiple point-to-point courses on mostly non-technical runnable terrain that pass native forests, towering redwoods, eight lakes, waterfalls and clear streams. The event language references local concepts such as taiao (natural landscapes), tangata whenua (people of the land), whānau (family), manaaki (reciprocal sharing of warmth) and tutuki (achievement), and it describes community support from volunteers, aid stations and event staff. Race options and key figures include: - TMiler 163 km, 3800 m+ elevation - T102 102 km, 2300 m+ elevation - T50 52 km, 1150 m+ elevation - T21 23 km, 400 m+ elevation - T14 14 km, 161 m+ elevation Races are scheduled across 13 and 14 February 2027 in Rotorua.
The organiser provides race categories aligned with UTMB scoring and mentions running stones awarded per race. Course design emphasizes achievability and on-course support. The event materials note destination information such as transport, accommodation and local stories, and reference festival and spectator provisions alongside runner resources like mandatory gear, nutrition guidance and medical support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
