Tarawera Ultramarathon Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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Event description
Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB is an iconic trail running event held in Rotorua, New Zealand's birthplace of tourism. Whether you choose the TUM21, Bachcare TUM50, TUM102 or the TUMMiler, our friendly trail running community welcomes athletes of all abilities with open arms. Tarawera Ultramarathon 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.
Course maps
Foot race
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15 Mar 2026
31.8 mi
Distance
Elevation gain
1,703 ft
Elevation high
1,243 ft
Elevation avg
Course last updated 24 Sep 2019
Stats summary
| Race distance | Distance | Ele gain | Ele loss | Ele avg | Paved | Gravel | Dirt | Narrow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21k | 13.6 mi | 1,033 ft | 1,526 ft | 1,243 ft | 16% | 58% | 27% | 62% |
| 50k | 31.8 mi | 3,848 ft | 3,888 ft | 1,243 ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 102k | 63.5 mi | 7,434 ft | 6,614 ft | 997 ft | 9% | 58% | 33% | 55% |
| 100 Miles | 99.4 mi | 12,201 ft | 12,241 ft | 1,230 ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Event history
Race data contributors