Rotorua Half Ironman
Where: Blue Lake (Tikitapu), Tarawera Rd, Rotorua
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
This Half Ironman is for a special breed.
They know the only calm they will face will be the glassy waters of an always millpond Blue Lake –and with that, the last of the good news dispensed. They know that somewhere out there amongst the hills of the bike - in the heat and cold and rain and wind will be that one hill with their name on it. They know that somewhere they will go from pleasantly daydreaming about P5’s with Magura brakes to instant dread – the sorry realisation that they are already in their easiest gear... At the bottom of the climb. And after an inquisitive "well that came earlier than I thought" moment is the reality that they are a long way from home and that their yellow wristband won't save them now. Or maybe they escaped the bike. Learnt from previous years that perhaps doing latte laps on the waterfront wasn't the best training after all. Got out into the hills and put in the required miles.
Perhaps not. All that stands in the way of glory is a simple run. A walk in the park. 21 km. You could do it in your sleep. I mean, weren't those the exact words you couldn't but help brag to your buddies. Funnily enough, the old timers in the lane next to you remain knowingly quiet. A walk in the park? It will be a very long one if you don’t stop jabbering and take out your pull buoy – it’s your lead. Because this isn't any Half Ironman. This isn't swim, draft, run. This isn't lawn bowls - this is proudly New Zealand's hardest Half Ironman. I hear there is a Half Ironman in Australia with the swim is in a fast flowing river and the bike is all downhill. All tailwind. If it sounds like you, just stop reading. Now.
Rotorua is casual yet super-competitive. Hard yet achievable. No valet parking in transition and poncy elite waves. Beer at the finish line. Full strength. And Rotorua is above all else - camaraderie. When the Devil visits (and he will) - you won't be alone. Your fellow triathlete will be right there with you, having their own personal conversations with their own private demons. They won't be saying "you look great" because you won't - you will look like shit. In fact maybe they won't be saying much at all. You may only get a soul warming glance from a pair of sympathetic eyes. A chin lifting nod. You may get a - "Hang in there mate, there's a beer at the finish" with "full strength" the only words you can muster in reply. All that waits is exactly what you trained for. Full strength indeed.
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
- Starting from: $99.00
- Buy Tickets
- Booking fees may apply
This Half Ironman is for a special breed.
They know the only calm they will face will be the glassy waters of an always millpond Blue Lake –and with that, the last of the good news dispensed. They know that somewhere out there amongst the hills of the bike - in the heat and cold and rain and wind will be that one hill with their name on it. They know that somewhere they will go from pleasantly daydreaming about P5’s with Magura brakes to instant dread – the sorry realisation that they are already in their easiest gear... At the bottom of the climb. And after an inquisitive "well that came earlier than I thought" moment is the reality that they are a long way from home and that their yellow wristband won't save them now. Or maybe they escaped the bike. Learnt from previous years that perhaps doing latte laps on the waterfront wasn't the best training after all. Got out into the hills and put in the required miles.
Perhaps not. All that stands in the way of glory is a simple run. A walk in the park. 21 km. You could do it in your sleep. I mean, weren't those the exact words you couldn't but help brag to your buddies. Funnily enough, the old timers in the lane next to you remain knowingly quiet. A walk in the park? It will be a very long one if you don’t stop jabbering and take out your pull buoy – it’s your lead. Because this isn't any Half Ironman. This isn't swim, draft, run. This isn't lawn bowls - this is proudly New Zealand's hardest Half Ironman. I hear there is a Half Ironman in Australia with the swim is in a fast flowing river and the bike is all downhill. All tailwind. If it sounds like you, just stop reading. Now.
Rotorua is casual yet super-competitive. Hard yet achievable. No valet parking in transition and poncy elite waves. Beer at the finish line. Full strength. And Rotorua is above all else - camaraderie. When the Devil visits (and he will) - you won't be alone. Your fellow triathlete will be right there with you, having their own personal conversations with their own private demons. They won't be saying "you look great" because you won't - you will look like shit. In fact maybe they won't be saying much at all. You may only get a soul warming glance from a pair of sympathetic eyes. A chin lifting nod. You may get a - "Hang in there mate, there's a beer at the finish" with "full strength" the only words you can muster in reply. All that waits is exactly what you trained for. Full strength indeed.
Burgen Tough Guy & Gal Challenge
Where: Lakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau Road, Tikitere, Rotorua
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: 07 348 3301 - Booking fees may apply
Website: www.eventpromotions.co.nz
This is the original home of the Tough Guy & Gal Challenge. The event is located at Lakes Ranch, an outdoor pursuit / equestrian centre 15 minutes east of Rotorua on SH30. Just follow the signs to Hells Gate and Lakes Ranch is located directly opposite. This venue provides a magnificent course with spectacular scenery for the ultimate experience. The course includes water trails, net climb, crawl under barb wire obstacles, swamp crossings, native bush trail, wobbly water bridge, open paddock running, hurdles, wire rope bridge and tunnels. A six kilometre (one lap) or 12 kilometre (two laps) options are available.
The facilities include hot showers, large hot swimming pool, backpacker style accommodation, hot food and coffee for sale and good parking. Numbers are limited to 2000 competitors a day, be in quick because these do sell out!
Party time!
The Copthorne Hotel (previously Kingsgate) will be holding the Official Burgen Tough Guy & Gal After Party for competitors and supporters! See yourself on the big screen and enjoy a few drinks with your fellow competitors. Party starts from 6:30pm.
For more information please visit our website or phone us.
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: 07 348 3301 - Booking fees may apply
Website: www.eventpromotions.co.nz
This is the original home of the Tough Guy & Gal Challenge. The event is located at Lakes Ranch, an outdoor pursuit / equestrian centre 15 minutes east of Rotorua on SH30. Just follow the signs to Hells Gate and Lakes Ranch is located directly opposite. This venue provides a magnificent course with spectacular scenery for the ultimate experience. The course includes water trails, net climb, crawl under barb wire obstacles, swamp crossings, native bush trail, wobbly water bridge, open paddock running, hurdles, wire rope bridge and tunnels. A six kilometre (one lap) or 12 kilometre (two laps) options are available.
The facilities include hot showers, large hot swimming pool, backpacker style accommodation, hot food and coffee for sale and good parking. Numbers are limited to 2000 competitors a day, be in quick because these do sell out!
Party time!
The Copthorne Hotel (previously Kingsgate) will be holding the Official Burgen Tough Guy & Gal After Party for competitors and supporters! See yourself on the big screen and enjoy a few drinks with your fellow competitors. Party starts from 6:30pm.
For more information please visit our website or phone us.
3D Rotorua - Multisport Festival
Where: Blue Lake (Tikitapu), Tarawera Rd, Rotorua
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Ranges upwards from: $15.00
Website: www.3drotorua.co.nz
Discover Rotorua and one of the region’s most beautiful lakes - Lake Tikitapu (the Blue Lake); the world renowned mountain bike tracks in the Whakarewarewa Forest; and sunning forest trails under the magnificent Redwoods. Now offering 10 stunning events, 99 different entry options, 124 performance prizes, 42 medals, $10,000 cash and over $75,000 in giveaways and spot prizes.
Chose from:
- 2km Under 10's Fun Run
- 5.5km Trail Run or Walk
- 10.5km (Quarter Marathon) Trail Run & Walk
- 21km (Half Marathon) Trail Run & Walk
- 30km Mountain Bike
- 42km Off-road Duathlon
- 25km Grassroots Multisport Challenge for students & novice adults (incorporating the NZ Secondary Schools Multisport Champs)
- 50km Premier Multisport title race open to all (incorporating the Australasian Multisport Champs)
- 50km Multisport Teams Race
- 9km Paddle - catering to all different types of craft.
Raved about by all those who have attended in previous years, we look forward to putting on another great event for you, your friends, family & work-mates. Entries are now open. Come experience one or more of the three dares, disciplines and dimensions to Rotorua.
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Ranges upwards from: $15.00
Website: www.3drotorua.co.nz
Discover Rotorua and one of the region’s most beautiful lakes - Lake Tikitapu (the Blue Lake); the world renowned mountain bike tracks in the Whakarewarewa Forest; and sunning forest trails under the magnificent Redwoods. Now offering 10 stunning events, 99 different entry options, 124 performance prizes, 42 medals, $10,000 cash and over $75,000 in giveaways and spot prizes.
Chose from:
- 2km Under 10's Fun Run
- 5.5km Trail Run or Walk
- 10.5km (Quarter Marathon) Trail Run & Walk
- 21km (Half Marathon) Trail Run & Walk
- 30km Mountain Bike
- 42km Off-road Duathlon
- 25km Grassroots Multisport Challenge for students & novice adults (incorporating the NZ Secondary Schools Multisport Champs)
- 50km Premier Multisport title race open to all (incorporating the Australasian Multisport Champs)
- 50km Multisport Teams Race
- 9km Paddle - catering to all different types of craft.
Raved about by all those who have attended in previous years, we look forward to putting on another great event for you, your friends, family & work-mates. Entries are now open. Come experience one or more of the three dares, disciplines and dimensions to Rotorua.
Rotorua Marathon
Where: Government Gardens, Queens Drive, Rotorua
Restrictions: All Ages
Website: Rotorua Marathon Website
The iconic marathon around the picturesque Lake Rotorua is back in 2013 for the 49th year. Competitors that ‘take on the lake’ will start at the Government Gardens and head out through the city, around the back of the lake over the Hamurana hills and wind their way back towards Rotorua. Competitors then run and walk under the historic Prince’s Gate Archway up the finish straight. All entrants will receive an official Asics souvenir event t-shirt and a race bag jam packed with goodies from sponsors. The marathon course is a certified AIMS distance. Minimum age to enter this event is 16 years of age.
If the marathon is not for you, you can opt ot participate in either the Half Marathon (21.1km), Quarter marathon (10.5km) or Fun Run (5.5km). Rotorua - the place of skyrocketing geysers, hot springs and boiling mud pools. No visit to New Zealand would be complete without stopping here.
Restrictions: All Ages
Website: Rotorua Marathon Website
The iconic marathon around the picturesque Lake Rotorua is back in 2013 for the 49th year. Competitors that ‘take on the lake’ will start at the Government Gardens and head out through the city, around the back of the lake over the Hamurana hills and wind their way back towards Rotorua. Competitors then run and walk under the historic Prince’s Gate Archway up the finish straight. All entrants will receive an official Asics souvenir event t-shirt and a race bag jam packed with goodies from sponsors. The marathon course is a certified AIMS distance. Minimum age to enter this event is 16 years of age.
If the marathon is not for you, you can opt ot participate in either the Half Marathon (21.1km), Quarter marathon (10.5km) or Fun Run (5.5km). Rotorua - the place of skyrocketing geysers, hot springs and boiling mud pools. No visit to New Zealand would be complete without stopping here.
Paymark XTERRA Rotorua Festival
Where: Blue Lake, Tarawera Rd, Rotorua
Restrictions: All Ages
Website: www.xterra.co.nz
The Paymark XTERRA Rotorua Festival is the biggest multisport event in New Zealand and the biggest XTERRA event held anywhere in the world. At XTERRA we want everyone to "live more", so that means getting out there and giving it a go, whether it be doing the 11km trail walk, racing on an XTERRA team or our newest distance a 5.5km walk/run. We have events for everyone, including an interactive XTERRA Kids Zone.
Trail walk and run - people of all abilities can participate in either the 5.5km, 11km or the 21km trail walk and run set in stunning forest scenery. 26km mountain bike event - this event is for mountain biking and general fitness athletes with some mountain bike experience and is set in stunning forest scenery and on world-class trails. XTERRA Individuals or Teams - 1km swim, 26km MTB and 11km run. This event is for multisport, triathlon, mountain biking and general fitness athletes of all abilities. You can enter as an individual or get two or three people together and enter as a team.
Restrictions: All Ages
Website: www.xterra.co.nz
The Paymark XTERRA Rotorua Festival is the biggest multisport event in New Zealand and the biggest XTERRA event held anywhere in the world. At XTERRA we want everyone to "live more", so that means getting out there and giving it a go, whether it be doing the 11km trail walk, racing on an XTERRA team or our newest distance a 5.5km walk/run. We have events for everyone, including an interactive XTERRA Kids Zone.
Trail walk and run - people of all abilities can participate in either the 5.5km, 11km or the 21km trail walk and run set in stunning forest scenery. 26km mountain bike event - this event is for mountain biking and general fitness athletes with some mountain bike experience and is set in stunning forest scenery and on world-class trails. XTERRA Individuals or Teams - 1km swim, 26km MTB and 11km run. This event is for multisport, triathlon, mountain biking and general fitness athletes of all abilities. You can enter as an individual or get two or three people together and enter as a team.
Tarawera Ultra Marathon
Where: Rotorua
Restrictions: Limited to 1000 runners
Ticket Information: Tickets are available online
Website: Tarawera Ultra
Distances: There are 3 race distances
Restrictions: Limited to 1000 runners
Ticket Information: Tickets are available online
Website: Tarawera Ultra
Distances: There are 3 race distances
- 100km: Rotorua to Kawerau
- 85km: Rotorua to Kawerau
- 60km: Rotorua to Tarawera Falls
