Distances
Rotorua Run The Forest on 8 August 2026 is a winter trail run/walk festival with 3 distances on Rotorua’s unique geothermal and Redwood trails.
Each course has a different starting point, with all distances finishing at the event hub at the Government Gardens.
The 21km Pohutu Geyser Trail starts at Te Puia and explores the best of Rotorua’s trail running with a unique blend of geothermal landscapes and diverse forest. The 10km Geothermal Traverse starts at the steaming pools of the Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village and takes you into the Manūka-lined trails leading into the towering Redwoods. The 7km Redwoods Trail is a flat course through the spectacular Redwoods, Sulphur Flats, and Lake Rotorua.
Each course has a different starting point, with all distances finishing at the event hub at the Government Gardens.
The 21km Pohutu Geyser Trail starts at Te Puia and explores the best of Rotorua’s trail running with a unique blend of geothermal landscapes and diverse forest. The 10km Geothermal Traverse starts at the steaming pools of the Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village and takes you into the Manūka-lined trails leading into the towering Redwoods. The 7km Redwoods Trail is a flat course through the spectacular Redwoods, Sulphur Flats, and Lake Rotorua.