Friday 6th November 2026
50km, 42km, 21km, 10km, 5km, 2km
Entries Open: Opened 19th November 2025
Entries Close: 5th November 2026
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Legend of the Peaks is an epic combination of amazing trails, with a festival zone that includes expo, music, food and good vibes. Based in Rotorua, the geothermal, cultural and adventure mecca of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Legend of the Peaks festival provides running and walking events for all levels of fitness with distances starting from 2kms for kids to the pinnacle event, the New Zealand Forest Marathon, covering 42kms of off-road trail running, and the Whaka Ultra 50K - which doubles as the Athletics NZ National Ultra Champs 2026. Event dates 6-7 November 2026.
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Challenge yourself to one of New Zealand's most epic walking and running festivals, Legend of the Peaks.
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