Trail

Run the Forest

📅 August 7, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Rotorua · New Zealand

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 8, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

7 km10 km21 km

About

Run the Forest, presented by Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, is a trail running event in Rotorua, New Zealand, on 7 August 2027, offering three distances on the town's distinctive geothermal and redwood trails: the 21km Pohutu Geyser Trail, the 10km Geothermal Traverse and the 7km Redwoods Trail.

Its festive atmosphere makes it a popular winter fixture for running with friends in this one-of-a-kind natural setting.

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