Since its inception, the XTERRA Rotorua Festival has grown to become one of the best XTERRA events in the world. Each year we offer seven events for competitors to choose from and are set in and around Rotorua’s Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Forest. It is without question amongst the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand.
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Course Grading:
EASY
INTERMEDIATE
DIFFICULT
SWIM 1K
BIKE 26K
RUN 11K
Full Distance Triathlon
Individual & Team
April 11, 2026
SWIM 500M
BIKE 9.1K
RUN 5.5K
Short Distance Triathlon
Individual & Team
April 11, 2026
BIKE 26K
RUN 11K
Duathlon
Ages 13 & up
April 11, 2026
RUN 21K
Trail Half Marathon
21K
April 11, 2026
BIKE 26K
26K MTB
Grade 3 Course
April 11, 2026
RUN 11K
11K Trail Run
11K
April 11, 2026
RUN 5.5K
5K Trail Run
Short Course
April 11, 2026
Schedule
1
Fri 2026.04.10
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TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
2
Sat 2026.04.11
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Accommodation
Hotel
Distinction Rotorua
The Distinction Rotorua Hotel is the perfect place to prepare and then relax after your race. The hotel offers bike wash and storage facilities.
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What is the Age Requirement to Enter?
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For the XTERRA Individual and Team events you have to be 14 years of age or older on race day to compete.
For the 21km event you have to be 14 years of age or older on race day to compete.
For the 5.5km and 11km events there is no age requirement, but all kids under 10 years of age, must be accompanied by an adult.
What is the Cancellation and Refund Policy?
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In the case of the event being cancelled for reasons of health, safety or natural disasters, entry fees will not be refunded.
All entries are non-refundable but can be deferred to the following year or transferred to someone else.
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