Trek the Forest, Rotorua
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Trek the Forest, Rotorua - Kiwi Walk and Run
Trek the Forest in Rotorua takes place on 17 October 2026 at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake). The event features multiple trail courses that use lakeside paths and trails through the Whakarewarewa forest near Rotorua.
The short course follows a loop around Lake Tikitapu. The mid and long courses extend into Whakarewarewa forest with views of Green Lake and areas of old growth forest. Track condition is listed as 90% well-formed track and 10% more technical single track.
Distances:
- 5.5 km
- 13.7 km
- 15.6 km
Elevation gain for each course is provided: short course 96 m, mid course 421 m, and long course 479 m. The organiser describes the long course as suited to trail runners preparing for longer events, the mid course as a substantial day out for keen walkers and runners, and the short course as an easy loop for first timers and varied fitness levels.
An accommodation partner, the Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park (TOP 10 ROTORUA), offers event participants up to 15% off bookings and is located across the road from the event village start and finish. Discount codes on accommodation are TREKROOM2026 (10% off roofed accommodation, two night minimum) and TREKSITE2026 (15% off sites, no minimum stay). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
