Tarawera Ultramarathon 2026
Wed, 11 Feb
|Rotorua
The Tarawera Ultramarathon, New Zealand’s most prestigious trail ultra is part of the Ultra-Trail World Tour. Runners can complete the 21km, 50km, 102km distances, or chase the pounamu (green stone) and race the Miler.
Time & Location
11 Feb 2026, 4:00 am – 16 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm
Rotorua, Rotorua, New Zealand
About The Event
Welcome to Tarawera Ultramarathon, New Zealand’s most prestigious trail ultra and part of the Ultra-Trail World Tour. Runners can complete the 21km, 50km, 102km distances, or the 100 Mile Endurance Run. The event is based in Rotorua New Zealand. There are seven lakes, forests, waterfalls and the most stunning scenery imaginable. Join us for the 16th edition; Saturday 15-16 February 2025.
The spectacular course runs through places of cultural significance to local Maori people. Typically; over 3000 participants with more than 800 international athletes compete. The appeal of Tarawera continues to grow and Tarawera Ultra Marathon 2025 is sure to be the biggest and best yet!
And whilst some of the world’s best elite trail ultra runners take part, the event is also a great first-time challenge, or worthy of going back and lowering your time or testing yourself on a different distance. Regardless of the motivation, we encourage you to…