McLaren Falls Trail, Tauranga
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McLaren Falls Trail, Tauranga
McLaren Falls Trail is a trail running and walking event held at McLaren Falls Regional Park near Tauranga. The event offers multiple course distances through native bush and along Lake McLaren, with glowworm areas noted in the park.
The event distances are:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 14.5 km
Track surface is mostly well formed gravel with some road and grassy field sections. Reported track conditions are 80% gravel, 10% road, and 10% grassy field. The courses include measurable elevation gain: the short course gains 126 m, the mid course gains 224 m, and the long course gains 333 m.
The park setting includes forested trails and lake views. Participants are asked to approach the event via the McLaren Falls Equestrian Park entrance at 358 McLaren Falls Road, Omanawa 3171 rather than the main park entrance.
A local accommodation partner offers a discounted rate for participants. The partner provides a range of holiday homes and apartments in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa and a discount code is available for entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
