Run The Forest

Fri, Aug 7, 2026
New Zealand
Rotorua
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Trail in New Zealand, Rotorua

Distances

Running
21km Pohutu Geyser Trail
21 km
Start: 08:00 AM
550.00 EUR
Running
10km Geothermal Traverse
10 km
Start: 08:45 AM
Running
7km Redwoods Trail
7 km
Start: 10:00 AM
70.00 EUR

About

Run The Forest is a winter weekend escape in Rotorua featuring 7km, 10km and 21km routes through redwoods and geothermal terrain with on-course entertainment, spa amenities and festival vibes at the finish.

Catering & aid stations

On-course drink stations with Pure Sports Nutrition electrolytes, water and toilets. Cups provided at aid stations.

Pacers

Self-seeded start waves for safety and fairness. Course and start wave details specify target finish times per wave (e.g., Wave 6: Party Wave

Typical weather in Rotorua

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan22°14°

↑ 06:08

↓ 20:41

Feb22°14°

↑ 06:44

↓ 20:17

Mar20°13°

↑ 07:14

↓ 19:36

Apr17°11°

↑ 06:42

↓ 17:49

May15°9°

↑ 07:10

↓ 17:15

Jun12°7°

↑ 07:30

↓ 17:02

Jul11°6°

↑ 07:29

↓ 17:14

Aug12°6°

↑ 07:01

↓ 17:39

Sep14°7°

↑ 06:17

↓ 18:06

Oct16°9°

↑ 06:30

↓ 19:33

Nov18°10°

↑ 05:55

↓ 20:06

Dec20°13°

↑ 05:47

↓ 20:35

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Finisher medal
On-course drink stations with electrolytes, water and toilets

Event staff, volunteers and medics

Prices & signup

7km Redwoods Trail70.00 EUR
21km Pohutu Geyser Trail550.00 EUR

FAQ

What are the start times for each distance?

7km Redwoods Trail starts at 10:00; 10km Geothermal Traverse starts at 08:45; 21km Pohutu Geyser Trail starts at 08:00.

Is there shuttle bus parking available?

Yes, an optional paid shuttle bus is available for participants; contact details and bookings are provided on the event website.

Are there age restrictions?

Minimum ages: 7 years for 10km; 5 years for 7km; 14 years for 21km.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Event may be cancelled or modified by the organizer. If you withdraw, use your online registration; event-specific cancellation policy applies. No refunds for force majeure events.

What is included in the entry fee?

Entry fee includes event access, on-course support (medical, drinks, toilets), and a finisher medal. No price tiers for participation listed on the source pages.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:16:06 AM