TRAVIS.
TARAWERA MILER
163 kilometres. 3,800 metres of climbing. One incredible challenge.
Travis, this is your race.
This page is your race preparation hub for the Tarawera Miler. Use the calculator to establish your target pace, understand your checkpoint timings and start building your race execution strategy. The aim is to arrive at the start line prepared, confident and ready to execute.
Your Race Pace Calculator
Enter your goal finishing time and planned time at aid stations. See what it takes to get to the finish line.
Your Personal Race Targets
Checkpoint & Aid Station Planner
Your projected arrival times are calculated from your goal finish time. Compare these against the published race cut-offs. Official cut-offs are shown where provided in the race information.
| Checkpoint | Distance | Predicted Arrival | Official Cut-off | Buffer |
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Note: The projections are linear estimates, not terrain-adjusted splits. Actual race cut-offs and instructions from officials always take priority.
The Tarawera Miler
A 163km loop through the incredible Rotorua region of New Zealand, taking in eight lakes, native forest, forestry trails and spectacular volcanic landscapes.
Mostly single-track trails, wide trails, forestry tracks and sealed roads.
3,800 metres of total climbing.
Eight lakes, Tarawera Falls, Buried Village, the Redwoods and Lake Rotomahana boat crossing.
Support Crew Plan
Your support crew will be an important part of your race. They can help with nutrition, hydration, clothing, equipment and encouragement at designated locations.
Spectator access and drop bag available.
Spectator access and drop bag available.
Spectator access via bus. Drop bag and pacer access.
Spectator access, drop bag and pacer exchange.
Spectator access and pacer exchange.
Village Green, Rotorua.
Crew assistance is restricted to designated spectator-access locations and the permitted area around each aid station.
Pacer Strategy
Pacers can join from Okataina onwards. You can have two registered pacers during the race, but only one can accompany you at a time.
First permitted pacer pick-up.
Permitted pacer meeting and changeover.
Final permitted pacer meeting and changeover.
Pacers must register, collect their bib and carry their own mandatory equipment. They cannot carry extra food, water or equipment for the athlete.
Drop Bag Locations
Plan what you want available at each of these locations.
Drop bags must be submitted at athlete check-in before 8:00pm on Friday. A start-line bag can also be handed in on race morning.