Biegi 10K w pobliżu Ngongotahā

Główna akcja dzieje się w McLaren Falls Regional Park. Tam, nad 'stunning Lake McLaren', mamy 'pristine forest and well formed trails', a do tego jeszcze miejscową roślinność, świetliki i te 'magical autumn colours'. McLaren Falls Trail to autentyczny trail w parku, a nie jakaś tam uliczna wyrypa z dodanymi drzewami. Teren da wystarczająco w kość regularnym biegaczom trailowym, ale jest też spoko dla tych, co zaczynają, i dla piechurów. Pod nogami głównie dobrze utrzymane ścieżki gravelowe, poprzetykane krótkimi odcinkami drogi i trawiastego terenu. Trasa ma 'slightly more elevation' niż typowe imprezy organizatora, więc trochę podbiegów będzie, ale bez przesady, żeby się zajechać. Baza imprezy jest w McLaren Falls Equestrian Park, to nie jest główne wejście do parku. Ta trasa jest dla debiutantów, dla doświadczonych trailowców, młodszych i starszych, no i dla piechurów, którzy lubią urozmaicony teren.

Whaka100 is a mountain bike marathon weekend in Rotorua, New Zealand, where riders race through the Whakarewarewa Forest on singletrack-heavy courses. It is the largest mass-participation MTB event in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 3,000 riders anticipated across six distances. Distances range from a 10km ride for a shorter objective, a 25km option, the popular 50km, the classic 100km Whaka challenge, and the 175km Giant Miler for those seeking the longest day on the bike. The course focuses on Rotorua’s forest trails, particularly the distinctive singletrack that defines the race's mountain-bike character. The participants include not only seasoned endurance riders but also first-timers, regular cyclists, and experienced racers, all able to select a distance suited to their ability. The weekend format is also significant, as Whaka100 is structured around riding, spectators, and the cycling community, rather than a singular start-and-finish point.

Legend of the Peaks takes participants into Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand. The terrain features volcanic ground, forest ascents, and technical paths. The main event is the New Zealand Forest Marathon, a 42km off-road marathon covering approximately 1,750m of elevation gain. The event also includes the 50.2km Whaka Ultra, the 21km Moerangi Half Marathon, the 10km Titokorangi 10K, the 5km Trig Loop, and shorter events for children and elders. The longer races are demanding trail runs. The Whaka Ultra crosses remote singletrack, ascends about 2,240m, and summits several peaks. The forest marathon crosses four peak summits. The half marathon features two significant climbs, and the 10K includes around 430m of elevation over two smaller peaks. The 5K offers well-maintained forest trails with 145m of climbing for less experienced trail users. The weekend accommodates first-time participants, walkers, seasoned trail runners, children, and elders, complemented by an expo, music, and food.