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Events/Trail Running/Legend of the Peaks
Legend of the Peaks

Legend of the Peaks

07 Nov, 2025 (Fri)
You have 13 weeks to prepare
Artboard 11
2 km, 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km, 42.195 km
Trail Running

The Legend of the Peaks is an off-road running and walking festival taking place from 7 to 8 November 2025 in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand. This event caters to participants of varying fitness levels, featuring a range of activities including a kids’ event and several longer courses. The highlight is the New Zealand Forest Marathon, which navigates the scenic Whakarewarewa Forest, encompassing all four prominent peaks: Kohaturoa, Titokorangi, Moerangi, and Kakapiko. Participants will experience diverse forest trails and an elevation gain exceeding 1,750 meters.

The festival site offers additional amenities, including live music, food stalls, and an expo area. This creates a relaxed atmosphere where attendees can enjoy refreshments while watching fellow participants finish their races. The combination of challenging courses and vibrant festival activities contributes to the unique character of this event, appealing to both competitive athletes and families seeking a community experience in a picturesque natural setting.

Event Links

Event Website:https://www.legendofthepeaks.com/
Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/legendofthepeaks
Register:https://raceroster.com/events/2025/96861/legend-of-the-peaks

Event Races

You have 13 weeks to prepare
Kids' 2K & 3K
Running
2 km
5K - 140m elevation / 1 Peak
Running
5 km
10K - 430m elevation / 2 Peaks
Running
10 km
Half Marathon - 950m elevation / 2.5 Peaks
Running
21.1 km
Marathon - 1750m elevation / 4 Peaks
Running
42.195 km

Event Location

The event details and map location are based on public information from the official event website. If any listing appears out of date, or if you need exact start lines and course maps, please refer directly to the official source or contact us at [email protected].

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