Saturday 27 February 2027
Auckland, Riverhead Forest
The race
This women-only trail running event takes place in Riverhead Forest, offering participants a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty of a commercial pine forest. Runners navigate primarily on the lower valley floor, which features minimal elevation changes.
Participants can compete individually or form relay teams of 2-6 women, completing as many 4km laps as possible within designated time frames of 3, 6, 9, or 12 hours. Teams have the flexibility to determine their running order and lap distribution, although only one team member is allowed on the course at a time, encouraging strategic planning and collaboration.
The atmosphere is characterized by community engagement, with a focus on fostering connections among female runners. The event is organized by Lactic Turkey and GoRun Girls, reflecting a commitment to promoting women’s participation in the sport.
Pick your race
Multiple 4K laps
3 Hours
6 Hours
9 Hours
12 Hours
What to expect
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
Getting there
Riverhead Forest, Auckland, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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