5K preteky v blízkosti Ngongotahā

V centre diania je McLaren Falls Regional Park, kde nad 'stunning Lake McLaren' nájdeš 'pristine forest and well formed trails', s pôvodnou vegetáciou, svetluškami a tými 'magical autumn colours'. McLaren Falls Trail ti ponúkne naozajstný zážitok z trailu v parku, nie len takú cestnú pretek s pár stromami. Terén je fajn výzva pre pravidelných trailových bežcov, no zároveň v pohode aj pre nováčikov a tých, čo sa radi prejdú. Pod nohami čakaj hlavne upravené gravel cesty, prekladané krátkymi úsekmi asfaltu a trávnatých plôch. Trať má 'slightly more elevation' ako býva zvykom na akciách organizátora, takže si trochu vyšliapneš, ale žiadna drina to nebude. Centrum podujatia nájdeš v McLaren Falls Equestrian Parku, čo nie je pri hlavnom vchode do parku. Táto trasa je vhodná pre tých, čo idú prvýkrát, pre skúsených trailových bežcov, pre mladších aj starších a pre tých, čo sa radi prejdú po rôznorodom teréne.

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.

City to Surf Tauranga vezme bežcov z mestského brehu zálivu až na Mount Maunganui beach. Vybrať si môžeš z tratí na 21.1km, 11km a 5km. Polmaratón a 11km trať štartujú pri Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Clube na Sulphur Pointe. Päťka má štart na Mount Main Beach, hneď pri Mount Surf Clube. Všetky tri dĺžky končia na piesku na Mount Main Beach, vedľa Surf Clubu. Trasa polmaratónu obíde Waikareao Estuary track, prejde cez Harbour Bridge smerom na Mount Maunganui a potom ešte obehne Mount Maunganui base track, kým príde do cieľa na pláži. Jedenástka tiež prechádza cez Harbour Bridge a je v nej aj Astrolabe Corporate and Gym/Clubs teams race. Päťka ide po promenáde a prístupových cestičkách na pláž, otočka je hneď za Leisure Island, a má aj jedno kolo po Mauao base-tracku, takže aj najkratšia trať má ten istý Mount-and-sand cieľ.