Run The Forest

Run The Forest

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Redwoods / Whakarewarewa, Rotorua

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Rotorua Run The Forest on 8 August 2026 is a winter trail run/walk festival with 3 distances on Rotorua’s unique geothermal and Redwood trails.

Each course has a different starting point, with all distances finishing at the event hub at the Government Gardens.

The 21km Pohutu Geyser Trail starts at Te Puia and explores the best of Rotorua’s trail running with a unique blend of geothermal landscapes and diverse forest. The 10km Geothermal Traverse starts at the steaming pools of the Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village and takes you into the Manūka-lined trails leading into the towering Redwoods. The 7km Redwoods Trail is a flat course through the spectacular Redwoods, Sulphur Flats, and Lake Rotorua.

Organiser

Nduro Events

Distances/Events

Run/Walk:
Redwoods Trail: 7K
Geothermal Traverse: 10K
Pohutu Geyser Trail: 21K

Location map

The 21km starts at Te Puia; the 10km at Froude Street Reserve and the 7km from Whakarewarewa Forest. The finish line is the Government Gardens.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 8 September 2025.

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