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Tarawera by UTMB

· starts 6:00 AM
Rotorua, New Zealand

UTMB Direct 3WSER Golden TicketWSER Qualifier3 UTMB Running Stones
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Tarawera by UTMB is a trail race of 63 miles (102 km) in Rotorua, New Zealand. The next edition is on Saturday, February 13, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 6,562 ft (2,000 m); measured from its course file, it's 10,384 ft (3,165 m). Its high point is 2,393 ft (730 m). It's a UTMB World Series Event, whose top three men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals, a Golden Ticket race for the Western States 100 and a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on February 14, 2026. The field is about 500 runners.

63miDistance
6,562ftClimbing
500runnersField

The course

63miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
10,384ftMeasured climb
9,583ftDescent
2,393ftHigh point
130ftLow point

Questions about Tarawera by UTMB

When is Tarawera by UTMB 2027?

Tarawera by UTMB 2027 is on Saturday, February 13, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM local time.

Where is Tarawera by UTMB?

Tarawera by UTMB is held in Rotorua, New Zealand.

How long is Tarawera by UTMB?

Tarawera by UTMB is 63 miles (102 km); its course file measures 63 miles.

How much elevation gain does Tarawera by UTMB have?

Tarawera by UTMB has 6,562 ft (2,000 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is Tarawera by UTMB a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Tarawera by UTMB is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.

How do you get into Tarawera by UTMB?

Tarawera by UTMB has open registration. Registration opened on February 14, 2026.

Where can I see the Tarawera by UTMB elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Tarawera by UTMB's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

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