Rotorua Suffer 2026

Rotorua Suffer takes place at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua's Blue Lake. The swim is in the lake, followed by a road bike course and a trail run finish. The primary events are triathlon formats: the Half (2K swim, 90K bike, 21K run), Suffer78 (2K swim, 60K bike, 16K run), and the Quarter (1K swim, 45K bike, 10.5K run). The Half and Quarter can be completed by individuals or teams; Suffer78 is for solo participants only. An Aquabeer option includes the 2K swim and 90K bike, omitting the run. Separate trail runs of 21K and 10.5K are also offered. The event acknowledges its difficulty, reflected in its name. The course description highlights the challenges of hills, temperature variations, and weather, along with the potential for riders to shift to easier gears sooner than anticipated. The lake swim is considered the most tranquil part of the day, with the bike course designed to test competitors before the trail run. The event targets triathletes across a range of abilities, encouraging mutual support to reach the finish line.