April 11, 2026 - April 11, 2026 | Lake Tikitapu

XTERRA Rotorua Festival

5K Trail Run

Run

5.5K

People of all abilities can participate in the 5.5km trail walk or run. The XTERRA Rotorua Festival is an event for people of all backgrounds that wish to enjoy an event set in some of the world's most stunning scenery. So it doesn't matter if you are a competitive walker or looking at your first ever event. The 5.5km course has something for everyone.

Course Maps

5.5K Trail

Easy 5.5K trail run course with a mix of moderate hills, and stunning scenery

Schedule

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Fri 2026.04.10

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16:00-20:00

Athlete check-in

Distinction Hotel (map)

Prizes

🏅 Medal

All Finishers


Fees

Registration from Aug 8th, 2025 - Apr 11th, 2026. Registration available onsite.

Race Fees

DescriptionFee
Standard Entry (Jul 26 - Apr 2)$50
Late Entry (Apr 3 - Apr 5)$65

Your account will be charged in NZD. The name that will appear on your statement will be Barefoot Sport NZ. All entries are non-refundable. In the case of the event being cancelled for reasons of health, safety or natural disasters, entry fees will not be refunded. Entries can be transferred, please email here.

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.

All entries are non-refundable.

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Late Entry fee of an additional $15, will apply on race week Thursday at 11:59pm


Rules & Info

Numbers: Numbers must be worn on the front of the body. Cutting numbers or altering is not allowed.

Passing: Lapped runners must yield to overtaking runners. Runners should voice the command "Track” or ”On your left," when overtaking another. It is the responsibility of the faster runner to overtake safely.

Slower runners must yield to the passing runner on the first command.