Tarawera Ultra-Trail New Zealand by UTMB
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Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB : Rotorua, New Zealand
Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB is a multi-distance trail running event held in Rotorua, New Zealand. The event is part of the UTMB World Series and is scheduled for 13–14 February 2027. Courses run point-to-point through native New Zealand forest, past eight lakes, waterfalls, redwoods, and clear streams on mostly non-technical runnable terrain.
The event offers multiple race categories with stated distances and elevation gains:
- 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
Organisers describe a community focus that references local tangata whenua concepts such as manaaki (reciprocal care), whānau (family), taiao (natural landscapes), and tutuki (achievement). The event features aid stations, volunteers, and an event crew intended to support runners along the courses. Additional information in the source lists entry, race details, transport, accommodation, and spectator options as part of the event programme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
