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Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMBRotorua, New Zealand🇳🇿

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB

About Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 is a trail race held from Sat, Feb 13, 2027 to Sun, Feb 14, 2027 in Rotorua, New Zealand; the start is at 07:30.

Registration is open; the deadline is Wed, Feb 10, 2027. Dates, registration windows and fees on this page are refreshed every morning by scanning federation, timing and organiser sites; registration always happens on the official race site.

Someone running 30 km a week needs 25 weeks, about 6 months, to prepare for the 163K course of Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027; that start day was Sat, Aug 22, 2026, so the window has passed with 17 weeks left to the race.

Tarawera Ultra-Trail is New Zealand's Premier Ultra-Trail running event, held in Rotorua, New Zealand. Trail running distances include 100 Miler, 102km, 50km, 21km and 14km options. The event is part of the UTMB World Series.

Courses

CourseDistanceElevation GainCourse file
163K163 km3800 m D+GPX
102K102 km2300 m D+GPX
52K52 km1150 m D+GPX
23K23 km400 m D+GPX
14K14 km161 m D+GPX

There are 5 courses: 163K (3800 m D+); 102K (2300 m D+); 52K (1150 m D+); 23K (400 m D+); 14K (161 m D+).

Course map and elevation profile

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 163K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
163K course
Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 102K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
102K course
Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 52K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
52K course
Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 23K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
23K course
Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 14K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
14K course

What the weather is usually like here

  • Over the last 5 years this week typically ran 14°C to 21°C here, with a high of 25°C and a low of 9°C.
  • 54% of those days saw rain. A real forecast lands about two weeks out and will appear here then.
  • Typical daily maximum wind was 19 km/h (a light breeze), with 38 km/h the highest value in the sample.
  • Sunrise 06:41, sunset 20:16.

The race is more than two weeks out, so these are averages of recent years for the same week, not a forecast. A real forecast appears here closer to the day.

Race briefing

163K course161 km · 4603 m gain · 24% uphill · 14 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 161 km with 4603 m of climbing, 29 m per km. The course sits between 138 m and 730 m of altitude. 47% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-11 km · Start → Puarenga: 322 m up / 295 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 11-22 km · Puarenga → Rotokakahi (Green Lake): 338 m up / 216 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 22-30 km · Rotokakahi (Green Lake) → Buried Village: 168 m up / 237 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 30-46 km · Buried Village → Te Ariki Isthmus: 497 m up / 503 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 46-56 km · Te Ariki Isthmus → Rerewhakaaitu: 215 m up / 100 m down; gently rolling.
  • 56-66 km · Rerewhakaaitu → Okahu: 135 m up / 174 m down; gently rolling.
  • 66-77 km · Okahu → Hawea: 377 m up / 425 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 77-89 km · Hawea → Outlet: 212 m up / 309 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 89-103 km · Outlet → Otamuri: 414 m up / 258 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 103-114 km · Otamuri → Rotoiti: 350 m up / 254 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 114-119 km · Rotoiti → Okataina: 122 m up / 229 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 119-134 km · Okataina → Millar: 557 m up / 636 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 134-146 km · Millar → Tikitapu (Blue Lake): 428 m up / 320 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 146-156 km · Tikitapu (Blue Lake) → Redwoods: 423 m up / 612 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 156-161 km · Redwoods → Finish: 46 m up / 61 m down; gently rolling.

The race climbs from the gun: 74 m over the first 5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.

The backbone of the course runs from km 96 to km 106: net 555 m over 10 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 18%, 630 m of climbing in total with 75 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 104 119 m, km 103 89 m, km 101 84 m, km 100 60 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The longest descent starts at km 107 and loses 309 m by km 116 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 18%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.

The last 6 km drop 18 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.

The leg from Buried Village to Te Ariki Isthmus is long and unsupported: 16 km and 497 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Buried Village with full capacity.

A steep pitch starts within about 1.4 km of Okahu; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

You reach the climb after Millar with about 636 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

  • The organiser lists 163 km; the published GPX measures 161 km. The organiser lists 3800 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 4603 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • This course reaches 730 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 12°C to 19°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 18 km/h, reaching 34 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
  • Start 04:00, sunrise 06:41: the first 2 hours 41 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack.
  • Sunset is 20:16 and the finish cut-off is 16:07. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 10 hours 25 minutes in darkness.
  • Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
  • Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
  • Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 29 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 10 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 3.5 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Puarengakm 11

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 269 m of climbing.

Buried Villagekm 30

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 16 km with 356 m of climbing.
  • The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 16 km. Leave with full capacity.
  • Cut-off: 6h 45m after the start.

Rerewhakaaitukm 56

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • Cut-off: 12h 30m after the start.

Okahukm 66

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 316 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 14h 45m after the start.

Outletkm 89

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • A heavy leg is next: 14 km with 298 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 19h 45m after the start.

Otamurikm 103

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 347 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 22h 50m after the start.

Okatainakm 119

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 15 km with 517 m of climbing.
  • The climb starts immediately on exit (24%); keep the stop short.
  • Cut-off: 26h 20m after the start.

Tikitapu (Blue Lake)km 146

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 9.9 km with 290 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 32h 20m after the start.
  • The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Buried Village (km 30) to Te Ariki Isthmus (km 46): 16 km, with 356 m of climbing in between. Top up at Buried Village and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Te Ariki Isthmus (km 46). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Food is available at Puarenga (km 11) and Rotokakahi (Green Lake) (km 22) and 11 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Drop bags at Buried Village (km 30), Rerewhakaaitu (km 56), Outlet (km 89), Okataina (km 119), and Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 146). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Puarenga (km 11), Buried Village (km 30), Rerewhakaaitu (km 56), Okataina (km 119), Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 146), Redwoods (km 156), and Finish (km 163). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Redwoods (km 156), leaving 7 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • The heaviest leg runs from Okataina (km 119) to Millar (km 134): 15 km with 517 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Okataina (km 119), Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 146), and Finish (km 163). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • The climbing starts the moment you leave Okataina (km 119): the steepest roughly 250 m section averages 24%. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then begin the climb under control.
  • The overall cut-off is 36h 7m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Millar (km 134) to Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 146): the official time budget is 2h for 12 km and 428 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Buried Villagepasses Puarenga, Rotokakahi (Green Lake), which has no time limit30 km827 m6h 45mstart + 6h 45m
Buried Village → Te Ariki Isthmus16 km497 m3h 25mstart + 10h 10m
Te Ariki Isthmus → Rerewhakaaitu11 km215 m2h 20mstart + 12h 30m
Rerewhakaaitu → Okahu10 km135 m2h 15mstart + 14h 45m
Okahu → Hawea10 km377 m2h 20mstart + 17h 5m
Hawea → Outlet12 km212 m2h 40mstart + 19h 45m
Outlet → Otamuri14 km414 m3h 5mstart + 22h 50m
Otamuri → Rotoiti11 km350 m2h 25mstart + 25h 15m
Rotoiti → Okataina5.1 km122 m1h 5mstart + 26h 20m
Okataina → Millar15 km557 m4hstart + 30h 20m
Millar → Tikitapu (Blue Lake)12 km428 m2hstart + 32h 20m
Tikitapu (Blue Lake) → Redwoods9.9 km423 m2h 10mstart + 34h 30m
Redwoods → Finish7.3 km46 m1h 37mstart + 36h 7m

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
StartDrop bag0——NoNo—
Puarenga1111FoodNoYes—
Rotokakahi (Green Lake)2211FoodNoNo—
Buried VillageDrop bag308.4FoodNoYesSaturday 10:45
Te Ariki Isthmus4616DrinksNoNoSaturday 14:10
RerewhakaaituDrop bag5611FoodNoYesSaturday 16:30
Okahu6610FoodNoNoSaturday 18:45
Hawea7710FoodNoNoSaturday 21:05
OutletDrop bag8912FoodNoNoSaturday 23:45
Otamuri10314FoodNoNoSunday 02:50
Rotoiti11411FoodNoNoSunday 05:15
OkatainaDrop bag1195.1FoodYesYesSunday 06:20
Millar13415FoodNoNoSunday 10:20
Tikitapu (Blue Lake)Drop bag14612FoodYesYesSunday 12:20
Redwoods1569.9FoodNoYesSunday 14:30
FinishDrop bag1637.2Hot foodYesYesSunday 16:07

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

102K course101 km · 2973 m gain · 25% uphill · 8 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 101 km with 2973 m of climbing, 29 m per km. The course sits between 40 m and 730 m of altitude. 43% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-14 km · Start → Titoki: 137 m up / 81 m down; close to flat.
  • 14-28 km · Titoki → Outlet: 404 m up / 192 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 28-42 km · Outlet → Otamuri: 383 m up / 270 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 42-52 km · Otamuri → Rotoiti: 378 m up / 239 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 52-58 km · Rotoiti → Okataina: 83 m up / 223 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 58-73 km · Okataina → Millar: 604 m up / 560 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 73-85 km · Millar → Tikitapu (Blue Lake): 449 m up / 440 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 85-95 km · Tikitapu (Blue Lake) → Redwoods: 463 m up / 634 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 95-101 km · Redwoods → Finish: 65 m up / 85 m down; gently rolling.

The race climbs from the gun: 18 m over the first 5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.

The backbone of the course runs from km 36 to km 46: net 544 m over 10 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%, 626 m of climbing in total with 82 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 43 109 m, km 44 104 m, km 41 88 m, km 40 58 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The steepest wall stands between km 56 and km 61: net 328 m over 5.8 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 19%, 368 m of climbing in total with 40 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 57 17 m, km 58 18 m, km 59 146 m, km 60 80 m, km 61 85 m. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.

The longest descent starts at km 90 and loses 249 m by km 100 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 25 averages 23% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km roll: 65 m up and 83 m down. Do not start the finishing effort early, there is another climb in there.

The leg from Okataina to Millar is long and unsupported: 15 km and 604 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Okataina with full capacity.

  • The organiser lists 102 km; the published GPX measures 101 km. The organiser lists 2300 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 2973 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • This course reaches 730 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 12°C to 19°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 18 km/h, reaching 34 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
  • Sunset is 20:14 and the finish cut-off is 13:20. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 10 hours 25 minutes in darkness.
  • Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
  • Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
  • Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 29 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 10 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 39.9 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Titokikm 14

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 14 km with 330 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 4h 25m after the start.

Outletkm 28

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 14 km with 304 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 8h 30m after the start.

Otamurikm 42

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 341 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 12h 35m after the start.

Okatainakm 58

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 15 km with 502 m of climbing.
  • The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 15 km. Leave with full capacity.
  • A 19% pitch starts about 0.5 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • Cut-off: 17h 20m after the start.

Millarkm 73

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 12 km with 285 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 21h 55m after the start.

Tikitapu (Blue Lake)km 85

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 9.9 km with 290 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 25h 15m after the start.

Redwoodskm 95

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • Cut-off: 28h 10m after the start.
  • The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Okataina (km 58) to Millar (km 73): 15 km, with 502 m of climbing in between. Top up at Okataina and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
  • Food is available at Titoki (km 14) and Outlet (km 28) and 6 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Drop bags at Otamuri (km 42), Okataina (km 58), and Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 85). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Okataina (km 58), Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 85), and Redwoods (km 95). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Redwoods (km 95), leaving 7 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • Another heavy leg runs from Otamuri (km 42) to Rotoiti (km 52): 11 km with 341 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Outlet (km 28), Okataina (km 58), Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 85), and Finish (km 102). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 0.5 km after Okataina (km 58), a roughly 250 m section averaging 19% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 30h 20m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Millar (km 73) to Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 85): the official time budget is 3h 20m for 12 km and 449 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Titoki14 km137 m4h 25mstart + 4h 25m
Titoki → Outlet14 km404 m4h 5mstart + 8h 30m
Outlet → Otamuri14 km383 m4h 5mstart + 12h 35m
Otamuri → Rotoiti11 km378 m3h 10mstart + 15h 45m
Rotoiti → Okataina5.1 km83 m1h 35mstart + 17h 20m
Okataina → Millar15 km604 m4h 35mstart + 21h 55m
Millar → Tikitapu (Blue Lake)12 km449 m3h 20mstart + 25h 15m
Tikitapu (Blue Lake) → Redwoods9.9 km463 m2h 55mstart + 28h 10m
Redwoods → Finish7.3 km65 m2h 10mstart + 30h 20m

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
StartDrop bag0——NoNo—
Titoki1414FoodNoNoSaturday 11:25
Outlet2813FoodYesNoSaturday 15:30
OtamuriDrop bag4214FoodNoNoSaturday 19:35
Rotoiti5211FoodNoNoSaturday 22:45
OkatainaDrop bag585.1FoodYesYesSunday 00:20
Millar7315FoodNoNoSunday 04:55
Tikitapu (Blue Lake)Drop bag8512FoodYesYesSunday 08:15
Redwoods959.9FoodNoYesSunday 11:10
FinishDrop bag1027.1Hot foodYesNoSunday 13:20

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

52K course52 km · 1679 m gain · 26% uphill · 4 aid stations
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 52 km with 1679 m of climbing, 33 m per km. The course sits between 280 m and 561 m of altitude. 49% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-11 km · Start → Puarenga: 304 m up / 277 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 11-21 km · Puarenga → Rotokakahi (Green Lake): 346 m up / 240 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 21-35 km · Rotokakahi (Green Lake) → Tikitapu (Blue Lake): 551 m up / 539 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 35-45 km · Tikitapu (Blue Lake) → Redwoods: 399 m up / 558 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 45-52 km · Redwoods → Finish: 73 m up / 86 m down; gently rolling.

The race climbs from the gun: 101 m over the first 4.1 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.

The backbone of the course runs from km 16 to km 18: 136 m over 2 km at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 17%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 17 21 m, km 18 77 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The longest descent starts at km 41 and loses 257 m by km 50 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 31 averages 12% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km are close to flat. Plan your finishing pace around that, there is nothing left to save.

The leg from Rotokakahi (Green Lake) to Tikitapu (Blue Lake) is long and unsupported: 14 km and 551 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Rotokakahi (Green Lake) with full capacity.

  • The organiser lists 1150 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 1679 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • Sunset is 20:16 and the finish cut-off is 21:36. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 1 hour 20 minutes in darkness.
  • Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
  • Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
  • Consider bringing poles. The course averages 33 m of gain per km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 3.5 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Puarengakm 11

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 275 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 3h 25m after the start.

Rotokakahi (Green Lake)km 21

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 14 km with 349 m of climbing.
  • The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 14 km. Leave with full capacity.
  • Cut-off: 6h 25m after the start.

Tikitapu (Blue Lake)km 35

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 9.8 km with 277 m of climbing.
  • A 13% pitch starts about 0.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • Cut-off: 10h after the start.

Redwoodskm 45

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • Cut-off: 12h 45m after the start.
  • The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Rotokakahi (Green Lake) (km 21) to Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 35): 14 km, with 349 m of climbing in between. Top up at Rotokakahi (Green Lake) and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
  • Food is available at Puarenga (km 11) and Rotokakahi (Green Lake) (km 21) and 2 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Drop bag at Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 35). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Puarenga (km 11), Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 35), and Redwoods (km 45). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Redwoods (km 45), leaving 7 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • Another heavy leg runs from Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 35) to Redwoods (km 45): 10 km with 277 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Finish (km 52). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 0.3 km after Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 35), a roughly 250 m section averaging 13% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 14h 36m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Rotokakahi (Green Lake) (km 21) to Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 35): the official time budget is 3h 35m for 14 km and 551 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Puarenga11 km304 m3h 25mstart + 3h 25m
Puarenga → Rotokakahi (Green Lake)11 km346 m3hstart + 6h 25m
Rotokakahi (Green Lake) → Tikitapu (Blue Lake)14 km551 m3h 35mstart + 10h
Tikitapu (Blue Lake) → Redwoods9.8 km399 m2h 45mstart + 12h 45m
Redwoods → Finish7.2 km73 m1h 51mstart + 14h 36m

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
StartDrop bag0——NoNo—
Puarenga1111FoodNoYesSaturday 10:25
Rotokakahi (Green Lake)2111FoodNoNoSaturday 13:25
Tikitapu (Blue Lake)Drop bag3514FoodNoYesSaturday 17:00
Redwoods459.8FoodNoYesSaturday 19:45
FinishDrop bag527FoodYesNoSaturday 21:36

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

23K course23 km · 767 m gain · 8% uphill · 2 aid stations
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent

The published GPX measures 23 km with 767 m of climbing, 34 m per km. The course sits between 282 m and 539 m of altitude. 63% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-6 km · Start → Tikitapu (Blue Lake): 222 m up / 214 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 6-16 km · Tikitapu (Blue Lake) → Redwoods: 455 m up / 595 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 16-23 km · Redwoods → Finish: 88 m up / 100 m down; gently rolling.

The first 1.8 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.

The backbone of the course runs from km 10 to km 12: net 114 m over 2.1 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 19%, 217 m of climbing in total with 103 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 11 120 m, km 12 85 m. By the time you start it, about 42% of the day's climbing is behind you. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The longest descent starts at km 12 and loses 253 m by km 21 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 18%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.

The last 2.7 km are close to flat. Plan your finishing pace around that, there is nothing left to save.

  • The organiser lists 400 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 767 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • Even at cut-off pace you finish 2 hours 45 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
  • Consider bringing poles. The course averages 34 m of gain per km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 9.1 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Tikitapu (Blue Lake)km 6

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 9.8 km with 289 m of climbing.
  • A 10% pitch starts about 0.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • The longest gap between official aid stations is 10 km, with 289 m of climbing in between, from Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 6) to Redwoods (km 16). Split your fluid accordingly.
  • Food is available at Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 6) and Redwoods (km 16). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • The last aid station is Redwoods (km 16), leaving 7 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • Medical support is available at Finish (km 23). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 0.3 km after Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 6), a roughly 250 m section averaging 10% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 7h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Redwoods (km 16): the official time budget is 5h 20m for 16 km and 678 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
StartDrop bag0——NoNo—
Tikitapu (Blue Lake)66FoodNoNo—
Redwoods169.8FoodNoNoSaturday 15:20
FinishDrop bag237.1FoodYesNoSaturday 17:30

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

14K course14 km · 176 m gain · 4% uphill · 1 aid station
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent

The published GPX measures 14 km with 176 m of climbing, 13 m per km. The course sits between 283 m and 384 m of altitude.

The first 1.5 km are close to flat, good for settling in. Do not set your pace here, the real course starts after.

The last 2 km are close to flat. Plan your finishing pace around that, there is nothing left to save.

  • Even at cut-off pace you finish 8 hours 16 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
  • The profile does not show a clear need for poles: 13 m of gain per km. If you are not used to them, running with your hands free may be more comfortable.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 3.6 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

  • Food is available at Rifle Range (km 7). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • The last aid station is Rifle Range (km 7), leaving 7 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • Medical support is available at Finish (km 14). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • The overall cut-off is 4h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Rifle Range (km 7): the official time budget is 2h 30m for 7 km and 176 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
StartDrop bag0——NoNo—
Rifle Range7.47.4FoodNoNoSunday 10:00
FinishDrop bag146.5FoodYesNoSunday 12:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

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What is Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB?

Tarawera Ultra-Trail is New Zealand's Premier Ultra-Trail running event, held in Rotorua, New Zealand. Trail running distances include 100 Miler, 102km, 50km, 21km and 14km options. The event is part of the UTMB World Series.

When is Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB takes place on Sat, Feb 13, 2027 - Sun, Feb 14, 2027. Start time: 07:30.

Where does Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB take place?

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB takes place in Rotorua, New Zealand.

What are the courses and distances of Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB offers 5 courses: 163K (163 km, 3800 m D+); 102K (102 km, 2300 m D+); 52K (52 km, 1150 m D+); 23K (23 km, 400 m D+); 14K (14 km, 161 m D+).

How hard is Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 163K course covers 163 km with 3800 m of climbing, which is 201 km-effort and falls in ITRA category XL. All courses: 163K 201 km-effort (XL), 102K 125 km-effort (L), 52K 64 km-effort (S), 23K 27 km-effort (XS), 14K 16 km-effort (XXS).

Is registration for Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 open?

Registration appears to be open; the deadline is Wed, Feb 10, 2027.

When is the registration deadline for Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

The registration deadline for Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB is Wed, Feb 10, 2027.

Where are the Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB photos?

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB photos are in the organiser's gallery: https://tarawera.utmb.world/get-excited/gallery. The gallery may also cover earlier editions.

What is the official website of Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB?

Official website: https://tarawera.utmb.world/

Is the Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 course a loop or an out and back?

The 163K course is point to point, finishing 3.5 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 161.1 km. The 102K course is point to point, finishing 39.9 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 100.9 km. The 52K course is point to point, finishing 3.5 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 51.6 km.

Where is the hardest climb at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

The biggest climb on the 163K course runs from km 96 to km 106: 10.1 km for 555 m at 5% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 18%. It tops out at 708 m.

How high does Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 go?

The 163K course runs between 138 m and 730 m with 4603 m of total climbing.

Do you need poles at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

The 163K course averages 29 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 10.1 km, so poles help noticeably.

Do you need a headtorch at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

163K: Start 04:00, sunrise 06:41: the first 2 hours 41 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack. Sunset is 20:16 and the finish cut-off is 16:07. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 10 hours 25 minutes in darkness. Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare. Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.

What is the weather like at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

Over the last 5 years the same week here measured 14°C to 21°C, with a high of 25°C, a low of 9°C and rain on 54% of days. A real forecast lands about two weeks out.

Where are the aid stations at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

The 163K course has 14 stations; the first at km 11 and the last at km 156. The longest gap between them is 16 km, between Buried Village and Te Ariki Isthmus.

What is served at the Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 aid stations?

For the 163K course: Drinks only: Te Ariki Isthmus (46. km).

Is there a drop bag at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

Yes. On the 163K course the drop bag point is Buried Village (km 30).

What are the cut-off times for the 163K at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

On the 163K course at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 16:07. Intermediate cut-offs: Buried Village (km 30) Saturday 10:45, Te Ariki Isthmus (km 46) Saturday 14:10, Rerewhakaaitu (km 56) Saturday 16:30, Okahu (km 66) Saturday 18:45, Hawea (km 77) Saturday 21:05, Outlet (km 89) Saturday 23:45, Otamuri (km 103) Sunday 02:50, Rotoiti (km 114) Sunday 05:15, Okataina (km 119) Sunday 06:20, Millar (km 134) Sunday 10:20, Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 146) Sunday 12:20, Redwoods (km 156) Sunday 14:30.

What are the cut-off times for the 102K at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

On the 102K course at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 13:20. Intermediate cut-offs: Titoki (km 14) Saturday 11:25, Outlet (km 28) Saturday 15:30, Otamuri (km 42) Saturday 19:35, Rotoiti (km 52) Saturday 22:45, Okataina (km 58) Sunday 00:20, Millar (km 73) Sunday 04:55, Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 85) Sunday 08:15, Redwoods (km 95) Sunday 11:10.

What are the cut-off times for the 52K at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

On the 52K course at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Saturday 21:36. Intermediate cut-offs: Puarenga (km 11) Saturday 10:25, Rotokakahi (Green Lake) (km 21) Saturday 13:25, Tikitapu (Blue Lake) (km 35) Saturday 17:00, Redwoods (km 45) Saturday 19:45.

What are the cut-off times for the 23K at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

On the 23K course at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Saturday 17:30. Intermediate cut-offs: Redwoods (km 16) Saturday 15:20.

What time does Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 start?

Known start times: 163K 04:00, 102K 07:00, 52K 07:00, 23K 10:00, 14K 07:30, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.

What is the time limit at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

The finish time limit is 163K Sunday 16:07, 102K Sunday 13:20, 52K Saturday 21:36, 23K Saturday 17:30, 14K Sunday 12:00. Intermediate stations carry their own cut-offs; the full list is in the checkpoint table on this page.

Is there a GPX file for Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

Yes. The GPX files for the 163K, 102K, 52K, 23K, 14K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.

Which Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB course should you choose?

The shortest option is 14K (14 km, 161 m D+) and the longest is 163K (163 km, 3800 m D+). With little trail experience the 14K is the safer start; the 163K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.

What are the gradients like at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

The 163K course averages 29 m of climbing per km, with 4603 m of total ascent and 4637 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 21%.

How runnable is the Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 course?

Expect a mix of running and power hiking: 29 m of gain per km; hiking the long climbs is normal, and the longest climb runs 10.1 km.

Where is the steepest part of Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

The steepest kilometre of the 163K course averages 21% and sits inside the climb between km 73 and km 73.

How many climbs does Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 have?

The 163K course has 18 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 96-106 (555 m at 5%); km 116-122 (326 m at 6%); km 68-70 (221 m at 11%).

Is there a long climb at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

Yes. The longest climb runs 10.1 km from km 96, gaining 555 m at 5% average, topping out at 708 m.

What are the descents like at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

There is 4637 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 9.7 km between km 150 and km 160, losing 255 m.

Are there flat sections at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

Yes, roughly 56% of the course is near flat, with long sections where a rhythm holds.

Is the hard part of Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 early or late?

The climbing is evenly split: 47% of it sits in the first half.

What is the elevation range at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

The lowest point of the 163K course sits at 138 m and the highest at 730 m, a range of 592 m.

Where does Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 reach its high point?

The course tops out at 730 m, reached around km 122.

Are poles mandatory at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.

Do you need to carry water at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027?

Yes: the longest stretch without aid on the 163K course is 15.6 km, so carrying backup water is essential.