EPIC TRAILS. LEGENDARY STORIES. ONE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
RUN YOUR LEGEND in 2025.

WHAT IS LEGEND OF THE PEAKS?

"The Ultimate Trail Running Festival"

Based in Rotorua, the Geothermal, Cultural and Adventure mecca of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Legend of the Peaks festival provides running and walking events for all levels of fitness with distances starting from 2kms for kids to the pinnacle event, the New Zealand Forest Marathon covering 42kms of off-road trail running. Legend of the Peaks is an epic combination of amazing trails, with a festival vibe that includes expo, music, food and good times.

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OUR WHĀNAU

They say it takes a village to raise a child and we couldn't agree more. We truly believe in cultivating a strong relationship with everyone involved in making our events AWESOME, and we mean everyone! Our sponsors, partners, suppliers, crew, volunteers and of course you, our amazing participants and athletes. Below are a few of the cool peeps who make the Legend of the Peaks festivals a reality.

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