# Running events in Rotorua, Today and Upcoming Running events in Rotorua - **Subtitle**: All Running events in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Rotorua like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Running events in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Rotorua like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Rotorua - **Event Name**: Run The Forest - **Description**: Kia Ora Koutou, 📣as you may or may not be aware, we have our annual Run The Forest coming up on 8th August. Distances are 7km, 10km & 21km, that you can run🏃 walk🚶‍➡️ dance💃🏻or jog👟your way to the finish line🥇 We have 30 FREE entries to any of th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 33 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/run-the-forest/200030308096507 - **Venue**: 17 Tryon Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wZDViZDA0MGE1MjZiNWY3YTkzMGQ0ODYyNzRmZTg0OWFlYTU5OGVlM2MyZjEwMGE5NDBiZDA1ODI3YjgwY2JiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzMwMmUxOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDgxMjI0Ng.avif - **Event Name**: PAR - Run The Forest 2026 - **Description**: 📣 PAR Goes to Run The Forest 2026 🇵🇭 🌲🏃 Join PAR as we take on one of New Zealand’s most scenic trail running events — Run The Forest 2026! Whether you’re aiming for your first trail run, chasing a personal best, or simply looking for an unforgettable e - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 26 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:25 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/par-run-the-forest-2026/200030240583246 - **Venue**: Rotorua, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81M2U1OGU1MGMxNzVkZTExNjNkMjg3ODQzMTJjZGUwYmY5YmNiMjFkZjc1ZjA5NTRjNGRhMWY1MjhhMTY1NWVlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMwMjE0MzEtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ4NzcyNTg.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, marathons, sports - **Event Name**: Firefighter Challenge - **Description**: Mark your calendars the date has been set for the Auckland Provincial Firefighter Challenge - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 157 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/firefighter-challenge/200029679837429 - **Venue**: Neil Hunt Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNDM0MjM3Y2QzZGEzZjFiMzBkYmU0NjBhZjYyYWZlNjYxMGEwZGMwMjRhZjRiNWQ3Y2Y2NzliMDRhZTY2MjU1NS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg5MDAtZGNlZmVhZGQtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ4NzcyNTQ.avif - **Categories**: contests, calendar ## Trending Events in Rotorua - **Event Name**: 8TH WONDER Rotorua | Sat 23 Jan - **Description**: Saturday 23 January 2027 - Village Green, Rotorua 8TH WONDER - a one-day festival of sound and culture - is set to take over Rotorua for the first time this January. Tickets go on sale Friday 3 July at 12pm. Launching across Rotorua and Brisbane, 8TH W - **Venue**: Village Green Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0017dfba091d3ddc2e18a61d9ead902f09d4121af6439057574f0b989dc08f82-rimg-w1200-h628-dc61b1bb-gmir?v=1785017773 - **Event Name**: Rotorua - New Zealand Fishing Hunting & 4X4 Expo - **Description**: The 2026 New Zealand Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo returns to Rotorua from 14 to 16 August, and Year 4 marks an exciting new chapter for the event. We're mixing things up in 2026! After three hugely successful years, the Expo is evolving and maturing, - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/49cc5f78b5aa965575fb5fb5aea094dd0abe7ae5d59b8e8772eaca518fd3eb4a-rimg-w1200-h527-dc010101-gmir?v=1784852410 - **Event Name**: Whaka 100 2026 - **Description**: The Whaka 100 is New Zealand’s ultimate mountain biking weekend. From the Whaka Kids 5km all the way to the Giant Miler (173 km), there’s a challenge for every rider and a vibe for every supporter. Whether you’re chasing the podium or the buzz at Waipa, - **Venue**: Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/eb00cd962b47fdcd99ec012e14da27b622764d28ff67085841dc30a6496d9a42-rimg-w1200-h675-dc484733-gmir?v=1782681449 - **Event Name**: 2026 Rotorua Christmas Parade - **Description**: The 2026 Rotorua Christmas Parade is on its way, and the festive magic is about to return! Set once again in and around the iconic Government Gardens, this beloved community celebration remains one of Rotorua’s most anticipated days of the year. It’s the - **Venue**: Government Gardens - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3174e057df34fd5594ba54c99a241cd5c9c8733830b1a8211824c6034927deed-rimg-w500-h262-dc2e5fa7-gmir?v=1785001086 - **Event Name**: Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2026 - **Description**: �� Harcourts Dancing for Hospice is BACK! �� We’re thrilled to announce that Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns on Saturday, 19 September 2026! This much‑loved event is all about everyday people stepping out of their comfort zones, learning something - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a8c36bd839e27801417eeb9bfa4f6842acbab09b9fb4cad3c72e4e507304d85-rimg-w1200-h800-dc010002-gmir?v=1784288346 - **Event Name**: 2026 NPC - Bay of Plenty Steamers v Taranaki - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti - **Venue**: Rotorua International Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4459caca03b47c1b2eeb3dff97fb48d99e98341e18f41132fcaacaa9421b2161-rimg-w1024-h576-dcf3c136-gmir.jpg?v=1784615434 - **Event Name**: Running In The Shadows of Fleetwood Mac - **Description**: InformationRUNNING IN THE SHADOWS -- Australia's Premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Embark on National Tour Australia's most celebrated Fleetwood Mac tribute, 'Running in the Shadows', are set to hit the road again, bringing the timeless mus - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bc6745041f0fad60e383929c9d6ad9e6f31b65d7b75c4b1764f62cf4308f32f9-rimg-w1024-h576-dc5e4b36-gmir.jpg?v=1768437076 - **Event Name**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua NZ - **Description**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua Season 2: RACE 1: 11 OCTOBER 2026 RACE 2: 6 DECEMBER 2026 RACE 3: 14 FEBRUARY 2027 The Giant Legends Enduro Series races are events for everyone young to old, who love riding their Mountain bikes, cruising up the hill - **Venue**: 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cf211646a66256b590a914f0c4b78e98b0aee3bb5b1f9b48caf9cceb012aa6e5-rimg-w1200-h628-dc802988-gmir?v=1784402431 - **Event Name**: BIG FOUR - ROTORUA - **Description**: BIG FOUR ROTORUA 2026 - Presented by NZFH4X4 Red Deer | Wild Boar | Rainbow Trout | Pheasant 4 species. 4 team members. 1 massive mission. The NZFH4X4 Big Four is back for 2026, running alongside the New Zealand Fishing, Hunting and 4X4 Expo in Rotorua - **Venue**: Rotorua, New Zealand 3015 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/67d1274bf2b4636d210b72970e70d16e067c4ba7f86ff8ca714ded9d333895ad-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1a1a15-gmir?v=1784812248 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Rotorua? - **A:** Run The Forest (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 am at 17 Tryon Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010), PAR - Run The Forest 2026 (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:25 am at Rotorua, New Zealand), Firefighter Challenge (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am at Neil Hunt Park). - **Q**: How can I find events in Rotorua? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Rotorua on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Rotorua? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Rotorua? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Rotorua include 17 Tryon Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010, Rotorua, New Zealand, Neil Hunt Park. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rotorua? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rotorua include Whakarewarewa The Living Maori Village, Pinoy Auckland Run - Community Club, Auckland Provincial Fire Brigades Association. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Rotorua? - **A:** Follow the category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Rotorua. ## Running Events from nearby cities - [Running Events in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/running) - [Running Events in Cambridge](https://allevents.in/cambridge-nz/running)