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Tarawera T102 by UTMB training plan: 2027 race guide

Rotorua, New Zealand13 February 2027

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Verified Rotorua 100K Trail Ultra 2027: date, location, official course signals, training timeline, tools, and race-week checks.

Updated Oct 17, 2026 · Verified Oct 14, 2026

The race at a glance

Elevation gain
2300 m

Route and elevation

Official 100K-category distance: 102 km. Official published elevation gain: approximately 2300 m. Official course profile: hilly trail. Use the current organizer GPX, mandatory-gear list, aid plan and cutoff table for final decisions.

Race guide

Race overview

Tarawera T102 by UTMB is listed by the organiser for Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The currently published event date is 2027-02-13. This page was checked against official event-organizer pages on 2026-07-26. Check the official entry page for current availability and eligibility.

The organiser lists this as a T102 trail race over 102 km with approximately 2300 m of climbing. The currently published profile is hilly; use the latest organiser GPX, mandatory-gear list and cutoff table for final decisions.

The organiser remains the reference for entry eligibility, exact start time, division or age-group rules, equipment, course changes, cutoffs and cancellation policies. Recheck the official event page before paying for travel and again when the current athlete guide is released.

Final official-source checklist

Within race week, reopen the official event page and confirm date, venue, start procedure, entry status, course, rules, equipment, cutoffs and emergency guidance. Keep the current athlete guide available offline if the organiser provides one.

Further reading

Training plan and timing

Compare the start dates below, then choose a plan that fits your current training and available time.

14 weeks and 4 days remain until the listed 13 February 2027 race day.

  1. Start15 August 2026
  2. Build26 weeks
  3. Taper3 weeks
  4. Race day13 February 2027

All standard starts have passed. Choose a plan that matches your current readiness or a later event; do not compress missed weeks.

26-week plan option

Explore training plans

Need a printable plan? Download the 100K training plan PDF.

Race-day strategy

  • Pace climbs by effort instead of chasing an even split.
  • Practise controlled climbing and descending before race week.
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Race-week logistics

Use the current organiser guide for schedules, transport, cutoffs, equipment, and other time-sensitive instructions.

Current details to confirm: start schedule, expo, bib pickup, transport, cutoffs, equipment rules, entry price.

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FAQs

When is this race?

Tarawera T102 by UTMB is currently listed for 2027-02-13. Recheck the official page before booking because event details can change.

Where is this race?

The official event page lists Tarawera T102 by UTMB in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Confirm the venue address and access instructions on the current event page.

How long should I train for this race?

Compare the 26 week plans with your current consistency, event-specific demands, recovery and available runway. Do not compress missed weeks if a standard start date has passed.

What should I verify before entering this race?

Check the current date, entry status, eligibility, course or venue layout, equipment, cutoffs, cancellation terms and travel demands on the official organiser page.

Is the course information for this race final?

No. The distance and current high-level course signals come from official organizer material. Use the latest map or GPX, athlete guide, elevation profile, aid plan and cutoff table for final decisions.

Can a calculator predict my race result?

No. Calculators organize assumptions. Weather, terrain, venue flow, transitions, nutrition, health, crowding and late-race fatigue can change the result.

How many weeks until this race?

The listed race date is 2027-02-13. Use the training start-date calculator for the number of weeks remaining today; select a plan only after checking that its opening workload fits your recent training.

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