XTERRA Rotorua Festival
Rotorua
,
New Zealand
Apr 11
Since its inception, the XTERRA Rotorua Festival has grown to become one of the best XTERRA events in the world. Each year we offer seven events for competitors to choose from and are set in and around Rotorua’s Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Forest. It is without question amongst the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand.
3.4
mi
5K Trail Run Short Course
3.4mi
0ft
0ft
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XTERRA Rotorua Festival - Find your perfect running pace 3.4 mi
Curious what pace you need for each section of the course to reach your target time based on the elevation profile of the race? Try our pace calculator and discover different scenarios to optimize your XTERRA Rotorua Festival race tactics.
Calculated running time
00:27:30
0
km
22
m
4.33
min/km
1
km
102
m
5.12
min/km
2
km
83
m
4.47
min/km
3
km
11
m
4.23
min/km
4
km
26
m
4.32
min/km
FAQ - XTERRA Rotorua Festival 3.4 mi
The XTERRA Rotorua Festival offers the 5K Trail Run Short Course, a 5.5-kilometer race on easy-grade trails through the beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest. This shorter trail run is ideal for participants seeking a fun and accessible off-road experience in a picturesque setting.
XTERRA Rotorua Festival takes place at 11 Apr 2026
XTERRA Rotorua Festival takes place in Rotorua, New Zealand
XTERRA Rotorua Festival: There are a total of 3 courses
The shortest distance available is 3.4 km, and the longest on is 13.0 km
Although there is no general rule for the minimum preparation time, we recommend at least 12 weeks of training for a race like XTERRA Rotorua Festival
If you want to prepare for XTERRA Rotorua Festival, running.COACH offers dynamic training plans tailored to the requirements. Whether you're training for distance, speed or endurance, we have customized plans to help you reach your full potential on race day.
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