Tarawera Ultra-Trail New Zealand by UTMB
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Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB
Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB is a trail running event held in Rotorua, New Zealand, scheduled for 13 and 14 February 2027. The event is part of the UTMB World Series and uses point-to-point courses that run through native New Zealand forest and alongside lakes, waterfalls and streams.
Courses are described as mostly non-technical and runnable. The event lists aid stations, volunteers and event crew to support runners. One race notes a start location at Te Puia in Rotorua.
Distances offered include:
- 163 km TMiler, 3800 m+ elevation
- 102 km T102, 2300 m+ elevation
- 52 km T50, 1150 m+ elevation
- 23 km T21, 400 m+ elevation
- 14 km T14, 161 m+ elevation
The event text refers to concepts from local Māori language and culture, including taiao (natural landscapes), tangata whenua (people of the land), whānau (family) and manaaki with an emphasis on connection to land and community. Recent news items and course announcements are listed for past years. The event page also notes partner and supplier brands, and that registrations are open for the listed race dates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
