About This Event
Run The Forest transforms Rotorua's unique landscape into a winter trail running celebration that connects runners with New Zealand's most distinctive natural features. Set among the geothermal wonders of the Whakarewarewa region and the towering California Redwoods, this event offers three distinct distances that showcase steaming geysers, bubbling mud pools, and forest trails unlike anywhere else in the world. The event embraces a festival atmosphere with on-course entertainment, finish line celebrations, live music, and the kind of community vibes that make winter running feel like a celebration rather than an endurance test. Beyond the running, Rotorua provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend escape, with natural hot pools, spas, and geothermal attractions offering ideal post-race recovery options.
Choose Your Distance
7K
A 7K mixed-terrain race, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty.
10K
A 10K mixed-terrain race, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty.
21K
Beginning at the foot of Pohutu, the Southern Hemisphere's largest geyser, this half-marathon distance explores the most extensive terrain the event offers. The longest course winds through diverse forest types and geothermal landscapes, providing runners with the ultimate Rotorua trail running experience across varied terrain and natural features.