Xterra Rotorua
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XTERRA Rotorua Festival
XTERRA Rotorua Festival takes place on April 10, 2027 in Rotorua, New Zealand, centered at Lake Tikitapu and extending into Whakarewarewa Forest. The event is part of the XTERRA World Tour and the XTERRA Trail Run World Series and presents multiple off-road race formats on graded courses listed as EASY, INTERMEDIATE and DIFFICULT.
The programme includes seven main race options covering triathlon, duathlon, trail running and mountain biking. Prize and qualification details published for this edition include an elite prize purse of NZ$10,000 and 28 World Championship slots.
Age and entry conditions vary by race. For XTERRA individual and team events and the 21 km race competitors must be at least 14 years old on race day. The 5.5 km and 11 km trail events have no minimum age requirement, though children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Entries are non-refundable but may be deferred to the following year or transferred to another person. If the event is cancelled for reasons of health, safety or natural disaster, entry fees will not be refunded.
A cultural welcome activity is listed as Mihi Whakatau - Karakia - Tuhourangi. The races use lake and forest terrain around Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Full Distance Triathlon: Swim 1 km, Bike 26 km, Run 11 km
- Short Distance Triathlon: Swim 500 m, Bike 9.1 km, Run 5.5 km
- Full Distance Duathlon: Bike 26 km, Run 11 km
- Trail Half Marathon: Run 21 km
- 11K Trail Run: Run 11 km
- 5K Trail Run: Run 5.5 km
- 26K MTB: Bike 26 km
