Bay of Plenty Region
Trail Running Calendar Bay of Plenty Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Bay of Plenty Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 12 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Bay of Plenty Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A self supported 24 hour run around Rotorua's Blue Lake on a clockwise 6 km loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose on a flat course with about 100 m vert per lap.
October 2026
Trail running and walking in McLaren Falls Regional Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 14.5 km courses through forest and lakeside trails.
Trek the Forest at Lake Tikitapu on 17 October 2026 offers three trail distances through Blue Lake and Whakarewarewa forest, from a short lake loop to longer routes with substantial elevation gain.
November 2026
Trail running and walking festival in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua with events from 2 km kids loops to a 50.2 km ultra across four forest peaks.
An annual November trail event in Whakatāne featuring an around 18 km coastal and bush course with about 1000 m climb plus a 6 km option and team relay.
December 2026
A December multisport weekend at Rotorua’s Blue Lake with half and quarter triathlons, team relays, AquaBeer format and 21.1 km and 10.5 km runs.
February 2027
Trail races in Rotorua, New Zealand on 13–14 February 2027 featuring courses from 14 km to 163 km through lakes, native forest and waterfalls as part of the UTMB World Series.
March 2027
Trail runs through Whakarewarewa Forest offering 21.1 km, 10.5 km, 5.5 km and kids 2–3 km races, with aid stations, medals for finishers and a 10.5 km team challenge.
April 2027
XTERRA Rotorua Festival on Apr 10, 2027 in Rotorua features off road triathlon, trail runs, duathlon and MTB around Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Forest.
May 2027
A long-running Lake Rotorua loop event offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and kids races; organised by Athletics New Zealand and certified by World Athletics.
July 2027
Run The Forest in Rotorua offers three trail distances through geothermal features and redwood forest with finish-line music and festival atmosphere.