Tarawera Ultra-Trail By UTMB

📅Saturday, 14th February 2026

📍Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Distances: 160K, 102K, 50K, 21K, 14K

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB from 14 to 15 February 2026 is New Zealand's largest trail running event and most prestigious ultramarathon.

Runners can complete the 14km (new in 2026), 21km, 50km, 102km distances, or the 100 Mile Endurance Run. The spectacular courses take in the most stunning scenery imaginable, featuring eight different lakes, waterfalls, and the lushest native New Zealand forests.

A great first-time challenge, some will run for the personal challenge, train like never before and enjoy that medal at the finish line.

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB is part of the UTMB World Series, attracting some of the world’s best elite trail runners. The TUM102 and the TUMMiler are both qualification races for the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, with the TUM102 carrying a golden ticket entry. All distances carry the opportunity to earn Running Stones towards qualifying for UTMB Mont Blanc.