A sacred loop through eight lakes and volcanic terrain in the Rotorua heartland
The Tarawera Miler is a 163km loop through the volcanic heartland of the Rotorua region, weaving between eight glistening lakes beneath the sacred peaks of Mt Tarawera, Ruawahia, and Wahanga. Starting at Te Puia's geothermal hub in the pre-dawn darkness, the course traverses single-track trails, native forest, and forestry roads, and includes a one-of-a-kind boat ride across Lake Rotomahana. With world-class aid station support and a generous 36-hour cutoff, the Miler is designed for completion — a deeply moving journey through Māori lands, dense redwood stands, and steaming thermal flats, finishing at Village Green in the heart of downtown Rotorua.
Experienced ultrarunners
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandFebruary 13, 2027
Tarawera Ultra-Trail TMiler is a loop trail race in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, held on February 13, 2027. The course covers 163 km, climbs 3,800 m, and has a 36h cutoff.
Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
Qualifying window: Through January 03, 2027
Submission deadline: January 03, 2027
UTMB Running Stones (UTMB Index) qualification required. Runners must meet the minimum Running Stone threshold set by UTMB World Series for 100M events. Qualification window closes January 3, 2027. Check utmb.world/my-utmb-index for current eligibility.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Pacers | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TMiler START Start | 0.0 | 303 m | — | Crew | Drop Bags | |
Puarenga Aid Station Aid Station | 10.6 | 340 m | — | Crew | ||
Rotokakahi (Green Lake) Aid Station Aid Station | 21.5 | 420 m | — | |||
Buried Village Aid Station Aid Station | 29.9 | 394 m | 6h45m10:45 AM | Crew | Drop Bags | |
Isthmus Aid Station Aid Station | 45.5 | 299 m | — | |||
Rotomahana boat crossing Landmark | 46.5 | 338 m | — | |||
Rerewhakaaitu Aid Station Aid Station | 56.0 | 448 m | 12h30m4:30 PM | Crew | Drop Bags | |
Okahu Aid Station Aid Station | 66.2 | 470 m | — | |||
Hawea Aid Station Aid Station | 76.7 | 379 m | — | |||
Outlet Aid Station Aid Station | 88.8 | 301 m | 19h45m11:45 PM | Drop Bags | ||
Otamuri Aid Station Aid Station | 102.7 | 410 m | — | |||
Rotoiti Aid Station Aid Station | 113.5 | 554 m | — | |||
Okataina Aid Station Aid Station | 118.6 | 420 m | 26h20m6:20 AM +1 | Crew | Pacers | Drop Bags |
Millar Aid Station Aid Station | 133.9 | 480 m | — | |||
Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Aid Station Aid Station | 145.9 | 430 m | 32h20m12:20 PM +1 | Crew | Pacers | Drop Bags |
Redwoods Aid Station Aid Station | 155.7 | 297 m | 34h30m2:30 PM +1 | Crew | Pacers | |
FINISH (all distances) Finish | 163.0 | 285 m | 36h7m4:07 PM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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February is summer in New Zealand but rainfall is common year-round; trails can become muddy after rain.
Daytime temperatures reach 20–25°C, dropping to 10–15°C overnight. Conditions can change significantly over the 36-hour race window.
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