Legend of the Peaks

Legend of the Peaks Your channel for everything Legend of the Peaks and NZ Forest Marathon related. 7-8 November 2025

Legend of the Peaks is an off-road running festival, open to almost all ages, set in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand. Within the festival there are a number of different races that aim to attract both competitive and non-competitive participants with the premier event being the New Zealand Forest Marathon, an epic 42km race incorporating awesome forest trails, off-road running and hitting all four peaks in the forest making for over 1500m of elevation gain. The festival site will have music, food, expo and a vibe that could see you sipping away on a tasty beverage, chilling to live music while you watch your friends and whanau cross the line after an epic adventure in the forest.

WINNER OF THE EPIC WEEKEND IN ROTORUA!Congratulations to Terri Morris for winning our August giveaway, a dream weekend a...
31/08/2026

WINNER OF THE EPIC WEEKEND IN ROTORUA!

Congratulations to Terri Morris for winning our August giveaway, a dream weekend away in Rotorua for 2 including:

2 Nights Accommodation at Rydges Rotorua

Secret Spot Hot Tubs Soak by the river

Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Tickets

2x electric full suspension rental mountain bikes from Mountain Bike Rotorua

Stay tuned for the next giveaway dropping this week!

Rydges Rotorua
Skyline Rotorua
Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
Mountain Bike Rotorua

Enter online now!

The PAK’nSAVE Rotorua Kids Forest Run is presented by Skyline Rotorua and is an absolute BLAST! Over 2000 kids came last...
27/08/2026

The PAK’nSAVE Rotorua Kids Forest Run is presented by Skyline Rotorua and is an absolute BLAST! Over 2000 kids came last year and 2026 looks like it’s going to be even BIGGER!

We are very stoked to have our partners on board to bring this free event to our community.

Entries open 12pm Tuesday 1st Sept.

Get in quick, entries are going to disappear fast!

www.legendofthepeaks.com

Win the Ultimate Rotorua Adventure!Enter Legend of the Peaks before 31 August and you’ll go in the draw to win an incred...
04/08/2026

Win the Ultimate Rotorua Adventure!

Enter Legend of the Peaks before 31 August and you’ll go in the draw to win an incredible Rotorua getaway valued at over $1,200. Already entered? You’re already in the draw 🤘🏽

The prize includes:
• 2 nights at Rydges Rotorua
• 2 Mountain Bike Rotorua e-bike hires
• A relaxing soak at Secret Spot Hot Tubs
• Skyline Rotorua luge rides

Whether you’re chasing a PB or just coming for an unforgettable weekend in the forest, this is one more reason to lock in your entry today.

Entries close 31 August.
See you on the start line this November.

Enter now: www.legendofthepeaks.com

A huge thank you to our amazing prize partners:
Mountain Bike Rotorua
Skyline Rotorua
Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Rydges Rotorua

The countdown is on and it’s time to Choose Your Challenge.The Secret Spot Hot Tubs 5k Trig Loop is your intro to our tr...
13/07/2026

The countdown is on and it’s time to Choose Your Challenge.

The Secret Spot Hot Tubs 5k Trig Loop is your intro to our trail runnings events. 5.8kms, 145m elevation gain, you’ve never run an event like it!

Buy Early, Save Big. Get Your Entries Now!

Choose Your Challenge: (Run or Walk)
🏃‍♀️The Whaka Ultra 50.2K - 50.2kms - 2000m + elevation - 4 Peaks + some
🏃‍ New Zealand Forest Marathon - 42.9kms - 1750m + elevation - 4 Peaks
🏃‍♀️CamelBak Moerangi Half Marathon - 21.3 kms - 950m elevation - 2.5 Peaks
🏃 Titokorangi 10.5K - 10.5kms - 430m elevation - 2 Peaks
🏃‍ Secret Spot 5.8K Trig Loop - 5.8kms - 140m elevation - 1 Peak

PAK’nSAVE Rotorua
CamelBak New Zealand
Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
Skyline Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua

10/06/2026

The Kids Forest Run which is supported by both and is an absolute vibe.

Over 2000 primary and intermediate school kids heading out on their very own trail run in the world renowned Whakarewarewa Forest.

Thanks to our amazing partners, this event is absolutely FREE! Better still, all the kids get medals too!

Entries for our Saturday events are now open but kids event entries kick off in September.

Been running in the forest lately?!? We have… but with the rain today we thought we’d take break and pop up a post.Only ...
26/03/2026

Been running in the forest lately?!? We have… but with the rain today we thought we’d take break and pop up a post.

Only 10 months to go though so we can’t take too many days off with the National Ultra Championship title on the line

The Whaka Ultra 50K drops at Legend of the Peaks 2026 and it’s your opportunity to test yourself and potentially even take home the national crown.

So Buy Your Entry Early and Save Moolah. Buy Early, Save Big

Choose Your Challenge: (Run or Walk)
🏃‍♀️The Whaka Ultra 50.2K - 50.2kms - 2000m + elevation - 4 Peaks + some
🏃‍ New Zealand Forest Marathon - 42.7kms - 1750m + elevation - 4 Peaks
🏃‍♀️CamelBak Moerangi Half Marathon - 21.3 kms - 950m elevation - 2.5 Peaks
🏃 Titokorangi 10.5K - 10.5kms - 430m elevation - 2 Peaks
🏃‍ Secret Spot 5.8K Trig Loop - 5.8kms - 140m elevation - 1 Peak

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01/12/2025

Are you ready for your next challenge?

Just keen to join in the fun and be a part of the vibe?

Legend of the Peaks | 7 November 2026 | Rotorua Aotearoa New Zealand

Enter today: https://www.legendofthepeaks.com

BUY EARLY, SAVE BIG! CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE:
🏃🏼‍♀️Whaka Ultra 50K - 50.2kms, 2240m elevation gain, 4 Peaks + some
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🏃🏾‍♂️New Zealand Forest Marathon - 42.5kms, 1750m elevation gain, 4 Peaks

🏃🏽‍♀️Camelbak Moerangi Half Marathon - 21.3kms, 950m elevation gain, 2.5 Peaks

🏃🏼Titokorangi 10K - 10.5kms, 430m elevation gain, 2 Peaks

🏃🏼‍♀️Secret Spot 5K Trig Loop - 5.5kms, 140m elevation gain, 1 Peak

🏃🏾‍♂️Pakn’Save Kids Forest Run - 2kms and 3kms, 45m elevation gain

🏃🏽‍♀️Koeke Challenge - 2kms and 3kms, 45m elevation gain

01/12/2025

ULTRA EARLY BIRD PRICING IS NOW ON!

BUY EARLY, SAVE BIG!

Come and check out the must do trail running event that everyone is talking about. Choose your challenge and enjoy epic trails, stunning scenery, awesome music and amazing vibes.

🏃‍♀️Whaka Ultra 50K - 50.2kms, 2240m elevation gain, 4 Peaks + some

🏃🏽‍♂️New Zealand Forest Marathon - 42.5kms, 1750m elevation gain, 4 Peaks

🏃🏼‍♀️Camelbak Moerangi Half Marathon - 21.3kms, 950m elevation gain, 2.5 Peaks

🏃🏿‍♂️Titokorangi 10K - 10.5kms, 430m elevation gain, 2 Peaks

🏃🏽‍♀️Secret Spot 5K Trig Loop - 5.5kms, 140m elevation gain, 1 Peak

🏃🏻‍♂️Pakn’Save Kids Forest Run - 2kms and 3kms, 45m elevation gain

🏃🏻‍♀️Koeke Challenge - 2kms and 3kms, 45m elevation gain




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FIRST IN FIRST SERVED PRICING ENDS SUNDAY MIDNIGHT!The earlier you buy, the more you save, so get your entries for Legen...
28/11/2025

FIRST IN FIRST SERVED PRICING ENDS SUNDAY MIDNIGHT!

The earlier you buy, the more you save, so get your entries for Legend of the Peaks 2026 NOW!

BUY EARLY, SAVE BIG!

Your event options are:

Whaka Ultra 50K - 50.2kms, 2240m elevation gain, 4 Peaks + some

New Zealand Forest Marathon - 42.5kms, 1750m elevation gain, 4 Peaks

Camelbak Moerangi Half Marathon - 21.3kms, 950m elevation gain, 2.5 Peaks

Titokorangi 10K - 10.5kms, 430m elevation gain, 2 Peaks

Secret Spot 5K Trig Loop - 5.5kms, 140m elevation gain, 1 Peak

Pakn’Save Kids Forest Run - 2kms and 3kms, 45m elevation gain

Koeke Challenge - 2kms and 3kms, 45m elevation gain

Our Legend of the Peaks 2026 First In First Served SALE ENDS THIS SUNDAY 30 Nov Midnight. BUY EARLY, SAVE BIG! Get your ...
28/11/2025

Our Legend of the Peaks 2026 First In First Served SALE ENDS THIS SUNDAY 30 Nov Midnight. BUY EARLY, SAVE BIG!

Get your crew ready for an unforgettable forest trail adventure in Rotorua!🏃 Join us 7 November 2026
To register, simply head to the website below!

www.legendofthepeaks.com

After 3 long years, the next evolution of the Legend of the Peaks is here:

The Whaka Ultra 50.2K is here - 50.2kms, more than 2000m elevation gain and very limited entries so get in quick!

Choose Your Challenge: (Run or Walk)
🏃‍♀️The Whaka Ultra 50.2K-50.2kms-2000m+elevation-4 Peaks+some
🏃‍ New Zealand Forest Marathon-42.7kms-1750m+elevation-4 Peaks
🏃‍♀️CamelBak Moerangi Half Marathon-21.3kms-950m elevation-2.5 Peaks
🏃 Titokorangi 10.5K-10.5kms-430m elevation 2 Peaks
🏃‍ Secret Spot 5.8K Trig Loop-5.8kms-140m elevation-1 Peak

The festival is filled with music, food, expo and a vibe that could see you sipping away on a tasty beverage, chilling to the music while you watch your friends and whānau cross the line after an epic adventure in the forest.

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Waipa MTB Carpark, 33 Waipa State Mill Road
Rotorua
3040

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