Rotorua Suffer
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Rotorua Suffer
The Rotorua Suffer is a multi-discipline sports event held at Blue Lake in Rotorua. Operating since 1999, the event moved to its current location in 2006. The course is known for its elevation changes, featuring hills during the cycling portion and a run that follows the bike leg. Participants swim in the waters of Blue Lake before transitioning to their respective cycling and running stages.
The event offers a variety of distances and formats:
- Half: 2 km swim, 90 km cycle, and 21 km run.
- Quarter: 1 km swim, 45 km cycle, and 10 km run.
- Aqua Beer: 2 km swim and 90 km cycle.
- 21.1 km Run: A standalone half marathon distance.
- 10.5 km Run: A standalone running event.
- Suffer-78: A specific distance category.
- Half and Quarter Teams: Relay options for the triathlon distances.
The triathlon categories include an option for those expecting to take over seven hours, allowing for an earlier start. The event focuses on camaraderie and a casual environment, providing beer for finishers at the conclusion of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
