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Rotorua is well known as a mecca for events; from the winding trails of the majestic Whakarewarewa Forest, to the geothermal wonders of our lakes, mountains and rivers. Rotorua Lakes Council and Destination Rotorua (RotoruaNZ) work together to build, nurture, maintain and showcase our region and enjoy nothing more than sharing our natural wonders with locals and visitors alike.

Explore otherworldly geothermal parks, experience rejuvenating spa and wellness therapies, wander through and around beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest and be enticed by our 18 lakes, enjoy thrilling adventures and create family memories, while immersing yourself in the Māori culture.

Welcome to Rotorua, we’ll look after you, the way we always have. Visit www.rotoruanz.com

HOKA® is one of the fastest-growing performance footwear and apparel brands in history.

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From finish lines to everyday life, HOKA fans love the brand for its bold and unexpected approach, and its belief in the power of humanity to create change for a better world. HOKA empowers a world of athletes to fly over the earth.

As a Technical Partner for sports nutrition and hydration in the trail running events of the UTMB World Series circuit, NÄAK will provide Ultra Energy™ bars, waffles, drink mixes, purees and gels to the aid stations at a large majority of the circuit's events, including during the flagship event of the season, the Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc, as well as nutrition plans to all runners prior to their races.

Made for trail and ultra-runners, NÄAK Ultra Energy™ products were created with the insights of elite runners like Mathieu Blanchard and Marianne Hogan. NÄAK’s tagline, ‘Fuel your ultra, preserve your playground’ perfectly embodies the brand's approach to nutrition. As Certified B Corp, everything NÄAK does is designed to help trail runners achieve their full potential while preserving their playground.

Suunto have supported adventurers since 1936 and have been involved in trail running since its inception. Their legacy in the sport is enriched by a strong team of elite runners, including UTMB Mont Blanc winners Courtney Dauwalter, Francois D’Haene and Pau Capell. Suunto watches feature award-winning design, industry-leading battery life, reliability, and purpose-built features for training and racing.

As Official GPS Watch and Technical Partner of the UTMB World Series, Suunto will support runners in navigating the trails and achieving their dreams across the 41 UTMB World Series Events, by bringing its heritage and experience with GPS sports watches. Athletes with a Suunto Vertical or Suunto Race watch will be able to download intuitive GPS maps in three different map styles with important landmarks, contour lines, water, paths and different sorts of terrain highlighted.