Course
Trail course following the Tongariro River through native forest on Department of Conservation land, crossing the alpine-fed river on swing bridges. The organiser describes the surface as 90% well-formed bush trail and 10% footpath. Three distances start from Tūrangi at 9am: 5 km, 11.2 km and 14.5 km.
Key dates
- ★Race daySeptember 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Tongariro River Trail run follows the alpine-fed Tongariro River near Tūrangi, on Department of Conservation land at the edge of Tongariro National Park. Runners cross swing bridges and pass through native forest in one of New Zealand's best known trout fishing areas. Three distances are offered, from 5 km to 14.5 km.
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