Course
Three looped courses of 7km, 10.3km and 14.5km through the Whakarewarewa Redwoods on the edge of Rotorua, run entirely on well-formed forest trail — wide avenues linked by flowing singletrack over soft forest floor and fern undergrowth. Climbing is modest, from about 86m on the short course to 236m on the long.
Key dates
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- ★Race dayMarch 2027 · date to be announced
About
Just minutes from Rotorua's centre, the towering California Redwoods create a trail network unlike anywhere else in New Zealand. The course winds through these majestic giants, their soaring trunks filtering dappled light onto soft forest floors and fern-filled undergrowth. With a mix of wide avenues and flowing singletrack, every turn brings a new perspective of this enchanting forest. Famous for its beauty and accessibility, the Redwoods are a playground for walkers, runners, and riders alike — a truly iconic trail destination.
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