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 14 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!
August 2026
Experience the unique geothermal landscapes and towering Redwoods of Rotorua in this winter trail event. Choose between three distances featuring geysers and mud pools with a festive finish line atmosphere.
Two Sunday morning sprint orienteering events in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui during August with SPORTident AIR timing and Easy, Moderate and Difficult course levels.
A women only team obstacle event in Rotorua where teams of three tackle an approximately 6 km outdoor course with mud pits, climbing walls and tunnels. Timed results, finisher medals and on site showers and a hot pool are provided.
Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge Rotorua is an approximately 3 km family obstacle course with mud pits, climbs and tunnels for teams of two to five at Lakes Ranch.
An off-road obstacle race at Lakes Ranch, Rotorua on 22 August 2026 offering approximately 6 km and 12 km options, natural terrain obstacles, hot showers and a team challenge requiring five members with at least two women.
October 2026
On 3 October 2026 McLaren Falls Trail in Tauranga offers 5 km, 10 km and 14.5 km routes through forest and lakeside trails. Surfaces include gravel, road and grassy sections and elevation gain reaches up to 333 m.
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.
A coastal trail event in Whakatāne offering an about 18 km route with roughly 1000 metres ascent plus a 6 km option, held November 15, 2026.
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 races and kids fun runs take place in Whakarewarewa Forest on 7 March 2027, with distances from 2 km to 21.1 km, aid stations on longer loops, timed results, finishers medals and a 10.5 km team challenge.
April 2027
XTERRA Rotorua Festival on April 10, 2027 in Rotorua features seven off-road races : triathlon, duathlon, MTB and trail runs around Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Forest.
May 2027
The Red Stag Rotorua Marathon returns 1 May 2027 with races around the loop of Lake Rotorua, an event established in 1965 offering distances from kids races to a full marathon.