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
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 |
|---|---|---|
TMiler START Start | 0.0 | 303 m |
Puarenga Aid Station Aid Station | 10.6 | 340 m |
Rotokakahi (Green Lake) Aid Station Aid Station | 21.5 | 420 m |
Buried Village Aid Station Aid Station | 29.9 | 394 m |
Isthmus Aid Station Aid Station | 45.5 | 299 m |
Rotomahana boat crossing Landmark | 45.1 | 338 m |
Rerewhakaaitu Aid Station Aid Station | 56.0 | 448 m |
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 |
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 |
Millar Aid Station Aid Station | 133.9 | 480 m |
Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Aid Station Aid Station | 145.9 | 430 m |
Redwoods Aid Station Aid Station | 155.7 | 297 m |
FINISH (all distances) Finish | 163.0 | 285 m |
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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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