About This Race
A 10K mixed-terrain race, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty.
Elevation Profile
Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.
Location
Practical Info
Winter conditions in Rotorua with temperatures typically ranging from 5-15°C, possible rain, and geothermal steam adding warmth along the course.
ROT - Rotorua Airport
Rotorua offers extensive accommodation options from budget hostels to luxury hotels, with many featuring natural hot pools and spa facilities ideal for post-race recovery.
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Notable Features
Run The Forest is the only trail event that combines New Zealand's geothermal wonders with towering California Redwoods in a single race experience. Runners pass active geysers including Pohutu, the Southern Hemisphere's largest active geyser, while navigating through steaming pools, bubbling mud pools, and the living Māori village of Whakarewarewa before entering the majestic Redwoods Forest.