The perfect first ultra: runnable lakeside trails through Rotorua's volcanic forests
Starting at Te Puia in Rotorua's geothermal heartland, the T50 is a 52km trail run passing three iconic lakes — Green Lake, Blue Lake, and Lake Rotorua — through native bush, conifer forest, and the towering Whakarewarewa Redwoods. Designed as the ideal first ultra for road marathoners and half-marathoners, the runnable terrain and fully-stocked aid stations make this a celebratory, accessible experience.
Suitable for first-timers
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandFebruary 13, 2027
Tarawera Ultra-Trail T50 is a point-to-point trail race in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, held on February 13, 2027. The course covers 52 km, climbs 1,150 m, and has a 14h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Te Puia Start | 0.0 | 310 m | — | Crew | Drop Bags |
Puarenga Aid Station | 10.5 | 337 m | 3h25m10:25 AM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Rotokakahi (Green Lake) Aid Station | 21.5 | 422 m | — | Drop Bags | |
Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Aid Station | 35.4 | 428 m | 10h5:00 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Redwoods Aid Station | 45.3 | 310 m | 12h45m7:45 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Village Green Finish | 52.1 | 285 m | 14h36m9:36 PM | 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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