Spectators

Trail running is not trail running without the support crews and spectators that bring the events to life! We encourage spectating and supporting all around each of our courses, but we do have a few notes for you to ensure you're across for race day. If you're a spectator or support crew, have a read below to make sure you're clued up come race day.

FOLLOW THE RACE

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Track athletes throughout the race on the interactive and predictive live results platform.
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THE TARAWERA APP

Follow your friends on the Tarawera Event App with athlete tracking, and receive notifications when they cross timing mats.
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SOCIAL MEDIA

Keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for race coverage, highlights, updates, content and key moments.

ON COURSE VIEWING

We ask that spectators looking to watch their athletes on course at any time during the race, respect road rules and do so in a safe manner. Spectators may cheer on athletes but not assist them in any way. See Support Crew section below for where assistance is able to be provided.

SUPPORT CREW ASSISTANCE

Support crew refers to those assisting athletes by providing nutrition and hydration support, and with dressing blisters or massage etc.

Athletes may only receive support crew assistance at the designated aid stations, and only for the TMiler, T102 and T50. See the individual race pages for more info on which aid stations you may receive crew support.

Athletes in the T21 may not have support crew support, just spectators.

SUPPORTER RULES

The athlete is responsible for the actions of their support crew. Support crews must comply with all instructions from event staff, road marshals and officials. The athlete may be penalised or disqualified for actions or breaches of the rules by their support crew.
Support crews must obey all road rules and drive within the speed limits. Please ensure that support crew get sufficient rest and are not tired when driving.
Support crews must not eat the athlete food provided at aid stations (athletes only).
Outside assistance is only permitted at the designated aid stations. Athletes must not receive outside assistance at any other points on course. Assistance from event staff is fine.
Support crews and spectators are not permitted to run with athletes or as pace runners, other than those designated TMiler pacers as per the pacer rules.
Support crews are not allowed to enter the event course to collect athletes.
The event organisers are not responsible for the safety or whereabouts of support crew.

SPECTATOR LOCATIONS

We encourage spectators to get out on course and support their athletes!

Spectators can see athletes at many points along the Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB courses. We ask that you please respect private landowners and do not cross any private property. If spectating on course, please respect athletes and support crews and do your best to spectate in a supportive, safe manner. Any on course spectating outside of supported aid stations can only be moral support – no material or physical supporting is allowed.

There are sections of each course that are inaccessible to spectators. Refer to the individual locations outlined below - any aid station not listed is not accessible.

You can jump to some of our favourite spectator locations be clicking on the interactive map icons below.

Village Green, Rotorua

The finish line and event hub is located at the Village Green in Rotorua. Here you'll find places to eat and drink, recovery, information, and plenty of places to kick back and hang out with your athlete.

For parking near the Village Green, please refer to the Rotorua Council website here for details.

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Te Puia

The start line for the TMiler and T50 is located at Te Puia - home of the famous pohutu geyser.

Parking is available off the SH30/SH5 roundabout.

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Firmin Field, Kawerau

Firmin Field is home to the start line of the T102. It is located approx. 45 mins drive from central Rotorua.

Parking is available at the Waterhouse Street Reserve (opposite Firmin Field).

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Lake Tikitapu

Lake Tikitapu plays host to the start line of the T21, as well as the Tikitapu aid station, which sees athletes from all four race distances pass through.

Parking is available on the reserve.

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Puarenga Aid Station

The first aid station of the TMiler and T50.

TMiler spectators may drive and park at Planet Bike (which is a short walk) to access the aid station. Spectators of the T50 can only access this aid station via shuttle bus - see here for details.

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Buried Village Aid Station

Buried Village aid station is visited by TMiler athletes.

Parking is available at the aid station. Additional parking can be found at the Tarawera Trailhead 500m down the road.

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Rerewhakaaitu Aid Station

The Rerewhakaaitu aid station for TMiler athletes is located at the Ash Pit Road campsite beside Lake Rerewhakaaitu.

There is parking available at the campground for this aid station.

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Outlet Aid Station

The Outlet aid station for T102 and TMiler athletes is located at the Tarawera Outlet.

This aid station is only accessible by shuttle bus - see here for details.

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Okataina Aid Station

The Okataina aid station for T102 and TMiler athletes is located at the Okataina Outdoor Education centre.

This aid station is only accessible by shuttle bus - see here for details.

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Redwoods Aid Station

The Redwoods aid station sees athletes from all four race distances and is located at the Redwoods Under The Sails within the Redwoods Forest.

There is parking on Titokorangi Drive, a short walk from the aid station.

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RUN HOME FROM REDWOODS

Supporters are welcome to join their athlete on the last stretch of the course from the Redwoods Aid Station.

These supporters run (or walk) for free, but they must register with event staff at the Redwoods Aid Station and receive an event wristband.

Please note: only supporters of the TMiler and T102 may enter the finish chute with their athlete. Supporters of the T50 and T21 are asked to stop before reaching the finish chute.

GETTING AROUND

Visit the transport & parking page for shuttle bus info and venue access details.

Transport & Parking