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 16 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 participants complete as many laps as they choose.
October 2026
Trail runs at McLaren Falls Regional Park with 5 km, 10 km and 14.5 km routes through native bush and gravel trails, plus child and family pricing options.
Trail routes around Lake Tikitapu with three distances through lake shore and Whakarewarewa forest, plus nearby accommodation discounts.
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 November trail event in Whakatāne featuring an approximately 18.5 km route with nearly 1000 m of elevation gain plus walk, relay and 6 km options.
A looped backyard ultra at McLaren Falls with hourly 6.71 km laps, native bush trails, waterfalls, glowworm sections, and a capped, self supported field.
December 2026
Experience a variety of triathlon and running events at Blue Lake in Rotorua, featuring challenging hills and a focus on community spirit.
February 2027
Multi-distance point-to-point trail races in Rotorua, New Zealand, featuring lakes, waterfalls, native forest and UTMB World Series ranking.
March 2027
Off-road races through Whakarewarewa Forest from Waipa Recreation Area, offering 21.1 km, 10.5 km, 5.5 km and kids 3 km and 2 km events with aid stations and finisher medals.
April 2027
A multi-discipline off-road festival at Lake Tikitapu featuring trail runs, mountain biking, triathlons and a duathlon on 10 April 2027.
May 2027
A lakeside running event in Rotorua on 1 May 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a kids mini marathon; new full and half courses run in reverse for 2027.
June 2027
A multisport festival at Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Forest offering paddle, MTB and trail run events for individuals, teams and secondary school competitors.
July 2027
Run The Forest in Rotorua offers three trail distances through geothermal features and redwood forest with finish-line music and festival atmosphere.
August 2027
An outdoor obstacle course event at Lakes Ranch offering approximately 6 km laps, a 12 km option, team competition and on-site showers and first aid.
A women-only team obstacle event at Lakes Ranch, Rotorua, with three-woman teams tackling an approximately 6 km course across farmland and bushland obstacles.
A family team obstacle event at Lakes Ranch, Rotorua featuring an approx 3 km course with mud, climbs and tunnels, team size rules, finishers medals and on-site showers and parking.