Tarawera Ultra 2027

Tarawera Ultra 2027 takes place in Rotorua, New Zealand: February 13 – 14, 2027. Add it to your calendar from the top of this page so you don’t miss it.

Tarawera Ultra takes place in Rotorua, New Zealand.

Tarawera Ultra has 3 distances: 21K, 50K, and 100K. The longest is the 100K.

Yes: Tarawera Ultra is part of UTMB World.

For the 100K, plan around 24 weeks of specific training if you already run regularly. For the 21K, about 12 weeks are enough. Build up long runs with climbing and add two short strength sessions a week.

It is not tagged as a technical race in our data, so check the course profile on the official website and train on trails with climbing like the race’s.

For its terrain, choose shoes with good grip and enough cushioning for the distance. Good options: Hoka Mafate 5, The North Face Altamesa 500 v2, and Altra Olympus 275 HiLo. You will find them, and the rest of the gear, in “How to prepare” below.

Registration is on the official website (taraweraultra.co.nz). Popular races sell out, so check the dates early, and mark it as “I want to register” at the top of this page to keep it in your races.

Look for accommodation in or near Rotorua. The accommodation map on this page shows hotels and apartments around the race, with prices for your dates.