Event Promotions

07/03/2025

ℹ️ℹ️RACE DAY INFORMATIONℹ️ℹ️

EVENT DAY TIMETABLE – Sunday 09th March 2025
❤️7:30am–10:30am: Registration in marquee at Waipa Recreation Area
💛9:00am: Start of the Lance Lawson Little Devils 1.5km fun run
💙9:10am: Start of the Lance Lawson Little Devils 2.5km fun run
💚10:00am: Start of the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside 21.1km run/walk
🩷10:15am: Prize Giving – Little Devils kids event only
💜11:00am: Start of the Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua 10km run/walk
🩵11:15am: Start of the Red Stag Timber 5km run/walk
🧡12:10pm: Cut-off for start of 2nd lap of half marathon
🤎1:30pm: Prize Giving – 5km, 10km and 21.1km events only

LATE ENTRIES
❤️On the day entries will be taken until 10:30am at the event registration.
💛Mobile eftpos is available, but these facilities can be unreliable so please bring cash where possible.

View our website for course maps and other event info:
https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

05/03/2025

🌿 ONLINE ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE ROTORUA OFF-ROAD TRAIL RUN/WALK HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY 09th MARCH 🌿

But never fear - if you were still on the fence about entering and wish to sign up, you can enter onsite in person on event day. We will accept late entries from 7:30am up to 30mins prior to your event starting, so give yourself plenty of time. Head to the registration marquee at Waipa Recreation Area.

Event start times are as follows:
⏱ 09:00am - Lance Lawson Little Devils 1.5km run/walk (3–6 yrs)
⏱ 09:10am - Lance Lawson Little Devils 2.5km run/walk (7–10yrs)
⏱ 10:00am - Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Half Marathon run/walk (16yrs+)
⏱ 11:00am - Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua 10km run/walk (10yrs+)
⏱ 11:15am - Red Stag Timber 5km run/walk (open to any age group, but 8 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult who is also entered into the event)

Mobile eftpos is available but can be unreliable, so cash is preferred for speed.

All event details can be found here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

04/03/2025

🌲 ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE AT 9AM TOMORROW 🌲

Commit to waking up on Sunday morning to take part in a glorious run/walk through the stunning Whakarewarewa Forest. Bring your family and friends with you for even more fun.

PICK YOUR CHALLENGE/DISTANCE:
Lance Lawson Little Devils 1.5km/2.5km for the kids
OR
Red Stag Timber 5km run/walk
Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua 10km run/walk
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside 21.1kmrun/walk

Complete your event to receive a well earned finishers medal 🏅

Event details are here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/
Enter directly here 👉 https://events.mygameday.app/event/rotoruaoffroad2025

27/02/2025

🌳 Online entries closing Thursday 06th March at 9am for the Rotorua Off-Road Trail Run/Walk, so run along and put yourself on that start line 🌳

Events for the whole family 🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️👧🧒
😈 Lance Lawson Little Devils 1.5km or 2.5km fun run
👾 Red Stag Timber 5km run or walk
🦸 Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua 10km run or walk
☠️ Novotel Rotorua Lakeside 21.1km half marathon run or walk

Heaps of awesome spot prizes to be won and a great way to spend a Sunday morning with friends and whanau. Plus, take home a fabulous finishers medal for your efforts.

Event Details can be found here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

Or enter directly here 👉 https://events.mygameday.app/event/rotoruaoffroad2025

25/02/2025

Join Blair & the crew for Run Club and get pumped for the Cambridge Real Estate Karapiro Marathon 🏃‍♀️🏃🚶‍♀️🚶🏻

https://eventpromotions.co.nz/karapiro-marathon/

Calling Waikato runners... or walkers! 🎉🏃‍♂️‍➡️

Training for the Karapiro Marathon or thinking about registering? Blair is hosting a social run/walk club in the lead up to the event!

Register your interest in the link below👇
https://bit.ly/blairsrunclub

25/02/2025

🌳🌳 ROTORUA OFF-ROAD TRAIL RUN/WALK in association with Lake City Athletic Club - Sunday 09th March 🌳🌳

We want to take a moment to THANK the amazing sponsors we have on board who support us in bringing this community event to Rotorua.

💙 Novotel Rotorua Lakeside - 21.1km run/walk
🧡 Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua - 10km run/walk
❤️ Red Stag Timber - 5km run/walk
💚 Lance Lawson - Little Devils 1.5km or 2.5km kids fun run

🥳🥳 BE IN TO WIN!
* 2x 2 night accommodation packages (incl. breakfast) thanks to Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
* 5x $250 Mitre 10 Mega vouchers thanks to Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua

We couldn't do it without these epic partners, so please support them when you can 🙏

Event details can be found here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

Enter online here 👉 https://events.mygameday.app/event/rotoruaoffroad2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Red Stag Timber Lake City Athletic Club

21/02/2025

🥰🥰 DO YOU LIVE NEAR OR IN ROTORUA? 🥰🥰

🌳🌳 Have you always wanted to explore the Whakarewarewa Forest but been a bit nervous to go alone? Then come and explore with plenty of other like minded people who enjoy the great outdoors!

↕️🔀 Our courses are well marked with marshals along the way to ensure you stay on the right track. Bring mates or whanau for a "chatty" wander through the beautiful scenery, breathing in fresh air and vitality as you go.

❤️💛 COMMUNITY is what this event is all about ~ children, neighbours, colleagues, family and friends. There is a distance for everybody to either run, walk or meander.

🐰 Lance Lawson Little Devils 1.5km or 2.5km kids fun run
🐸 Red Stag Timber 5km run/walk
🦆 Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua 10km run/walk
🦄 Novotel Lakeside Rotorua 21.1km run/walk

It really is the BEST way to spend a Sunday morning.

Lake City Athletic Club

Event details can be found here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

Enter online here 👉 https://events.mygameday.app/event/rotoruaoffroad2025

20/02/2025

🥳🥳 WIN WIN WIN 🥳🥳

Rotorua Off-Road Trail Run/Walk
Sunday 09th March 2025

WE HAVE SOME AMAZING PRIZES UP FOR GRABS TO VISIT THESE AWESOME ROTORUA TOURIST HOT SPOTS

All you have to do is compete on the day, stick around for prize-giving, and you will be in the random draw to win one of these epic prizes.

Rotorua NZ - renowned for it's thermal activity and stunning landscapes, you can experience it all at one of these amazing places:

❤️ Hell's Gate - 2x double adult entries to the mud bath and spa's
🧡 Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa
💚 Secret Spot Hot Tubs - 2x 6 person hot tubs
💜 Waikite Valley Hotpools - 2x double adult entries to the pools
💛 Rotorua Aquatic Centre - 3x family passes (2 adults + 2 children)
❤️ Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua - double adult pass to Redwoods Altitude adventure
🧡 Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua - family pass to Redwoods Treewalk ( 2 adults + 3 children)
💚 aMAZEme - 2x family passes (2 adults + 2 children)
💜 Motion Entertainment Rotorua - 10x passes to the Ninja Park

There is a distance for everyone at the Rotorua Off-Road Trail Run/Walk
1.5km/2.5km kids run ~ 5km run/walk ~ 10km run/walk ~ 21.1km run/walk

Event details can be found here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

Enter online here 👉 https://events.mygameday.app/event/rotoruaoffroad2025

17/02/2025

🧐 LATE ENTRY FEE KICKS IN NEXT WEEK 🧐

The 🌳ROTORUA OFF ROAD TRAIL RUN/WALK🌳 is fast approaching in a couple of weeks time on Sunday 09th March.

Save some 💲💲 & make the commitment your training deserves and enter before midnight Sunday 23rd February before the late entry fee kicks in.

All details can be found here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

Go straight to the entry platform here 👉 https://events.mygameday.app/event/rotoruaoffroad2025

13/02/2025

🌳☀️ SUMMER FUN IN THE FOREST ☀️🌳

💜 Who is LOVING these summer days and being outdoors?!

💚 Who has been having some great summer adventures walking, running and getting fit?

🏃‍♀️🏃 Why not put all these things together and join us on SUNDAY 09th MARCH for a stunning community event in the Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua.

In association with Lake City Athletics, there is a distance for everyone in the whanau, and you can race others, yourself, or simply wander while taking in the amazing scenery on one of our magic courses.

😎 Novotel Rotorua Lakeside ~ 21.1km half marathon run/walk
🥰 Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua ~ 10km run/walk
🥳 Red Stag ~ 5km run/walk
😈 Lance Lawson ~ Little Devils kids fun run 1.5km or 2.5km

Check out all the event details here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

Enter online here 👉 https://events.mygameday.app/event/rotoruaoffroad2025

Mai Rotorua Rotorua NZ

30/01/2025

🧡🧡 SPONSOR APPRECIATION - MITRE 10 MEGA ROTORUA 🧡🧡

Our events would not be possible to run without the sponsorship/partnerships of local businesses - we appreciate you 🙏

"At Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua we're passionate about our local community, and being involved in local events & activities is high on our to-do-list. The Rotorua Off-Road Trail Run/Walk is one of those events we prioritise each year. There's just something special about running through the Whakarewarewa Forest that just energises you and sets you up for the rest of the year. Join us for this off-road adventure on Sunday 9th March. We're counting down the days already."

Check us out @ https://www.mitre10.co.nz/

For event details and to enter, please see our website here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

26/01/2025

🎉🎉 HAPPY AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY TO THE TOP PART OF THE NORTH ISLAND 🎉🎉

While you are enjoying an extra day off for relaxation or running, make sure you get yourself entered into the Rotorua Off-road Trail Run/Walk event taking place in the stunning Whakarewarewa Forest on Sunday 09th March.

There is a distance for everyone so the whole family can enjoy an active day out!

😎 Novotel Rotorua Lakeside 21.1km half marathon run/walk
🤩 Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua 10km run/walk
🥳 Red Stag Timber 5km run/walk
🥰 Lance Lawson Little Devils 1.5km & 2.5km kids fun run

Head to our website for all the details here 👉 https://eventpromotions.co.nz/rotorua-off-road-trail-run-walk/

Every finisher receives a finishers medal and the chance to win some great prizes.

Late entry fees kick in on February 24th, so get in now before the price rise!

31/12/2024

🎉🎉 2025 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN 🎉🎉

Calling all adventure enthusiasts, weekend warriors, team champs, messy kids, inspired adults, terrific teens, corporate chaos, and everyone in between.... we have a Tough Guy and Gal Challenge for you!

❤️ Juniors - 1.5km or 3km approx
💚 Secondary Schools - 6km approx (this event will open in Feb)
💙 Adults - 6km or 12km approx
💜 Gal Teams - 6km approx
💛 Family Teams - 3km approx

With 26 event days across 8 North Island locations, hopefully there is one for you!

NOTE: If you are a regular event participant with us, you will see we have a new event entry platform for all our events starting with the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge series. If you already have an account with EventPlus, then click the link of the event you wish to enter via our website, and simply login to enter. If you are a new user you will need to create your account first.

Check out our website for all the details on all the events and we hope to see you having some adventurous fun in 2025.

https://eventpromotions.co.nz/

31/12/2024

🥳🥳 JOIN US IN 2025 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THIS EXCITING NEW EVENT 🥳🥳

ADULTS CAN NOW JOIN THE KIDS IN A FUN WHANAU TEAM EVENT LIKE NO OTHER

Are you tough enough to take on the Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge?

With events in Hamilton, Palmerston North, Auckland (Kumeu) and Rotorua, we hope you can get to the one nearest to you!

This is is the ultimate (approximately 3km) obstacle course race designed to bring families together for a day of fun, fitness, and adventure. This exciting event is perfect for parents, caregivers, and kids to bond while tackling challenges that will test their endurance, strength, and teamwork.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
😎 3km Obstacle Course Fun for All Ages: A mix of family-friendly obstacles and classic challenges, including mud pits, climbing walls, and crawling tunnels, ensuring fun for kids and adults alike.
👩‍👧‍👦 Teamwork and Camaraderie: Work together to conquer obstacles and cheer each other on, building lasting memories and stronger bonds.
🥰 All Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a competitive family or just looking for a fun day out, this event caters to everyone.
🌳 Quality Time Outdoors: A fantastic way to get outside, get active, and create unforgettable experiences with your loved ones.

The Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge is more than just a race – it’s an adventure that strengthens family ties while embracing the great outdoors. So grab the kids, rally the adults, and take on the mud, climbs, and crawls together! All competitors will receive a special finishers medal for taking part!

👉 Enter online here: https://eventplus.net/FTH25

👉 For more event information visit the event website: https://eventpromotions.co.nz/tough-guy-and-gal-challenge-family/

24/12/2024

24/12/2024

🎄🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR EVENT SUPPORTERS

2024 has seen a return of awesome participant attendance at events, and we hope it continues into 2025. Thank you to everyone who turned up this year. We love seeing people achieve the goals they set themselves and overcome challenges along the way.

🥳🥳 No one did it better than Christopher in this photo from the Tauranga City to Surf half marathon, who showed absolute grit and determination to finish what he started. Definitely our most treasured moment of 2024 was watching the crowd support Chris as he completed his monumental journey. That's what it's all about for our small but passionate event management crew.

‼️‼️We open entries to all of our 2025 Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events on 01st JANUARY 2025. The first 50 individual adult entries receive a discounted rate, so get in quick on Jan 01st and set the scene early for your 2025 event goals!

🧒👧 Juniors (can enter through school or online)
👩🧑 Secondary Schools (can enter through school or online)
👨👱‍♀️ Adults (special opening deal available)
👯‍♂️👯‍♂️ Tough Gal Teams
👀👀 NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON! Keep your eyes peeled!

www.eventpromotions.co.nz
Our office will re-open on Monday 14th January 2025.

In the meantime, have a fabulous festive season and stay safe.

12/11/2024

Photos from the Mitre 10 Mega Tauranga City To Surf are up now on Marathon Photos Live.