Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21 2026
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Here you'll find the elevation profile and an estimated finish time based on your UTMB Index.
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Predicted race time based on your UTMB Index® · smoothed times achieved by runners at your level in past editions
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Cut-off times and crew - Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21 · 2026
| Aid station | Cum. km | Cum. D+ | Seg. km | Seg. D+ | Seg. D- | Crew | Cut-off | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tikitapu | 6.0 | 0 m | 6.0 | 230 m | 225 m | — | — | — |
| Redwoods | 16.0 | 0 m | 10.0 | 475 m | 587 m | — | — | — |
| Finish | 22.9 | 0 m | 6.9 | 93 m | 129 m | — | Sat 07:00 PM | — |
Data from the official race rules, checked for every edition. The race rules prevail. Positions are interpolated along the GPX track and are a guide, not official course marking.
What you'll find at each aid station
Aid station contents not documented.
Elevation profile
The course and its aid stations
Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21: times, aid-station stops and fuelling needs by UTMB® Index
Between a UTMB® Index of 500 and 800, the estimated finish time on this race runs from 2h16 to 1h23. These times include aid-station stops: they come from real durations between two timing points, and this race's timing does not measure stops separately.
Source| UTMB® Index | Estimated time | Night hours | Carbs | Fluid | Sodium | Cut-off margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 2h16 | — | 136 g | 1.6 L | 1,133 mg | +6h44 |
| 550 | 2h01 | — | 121 g | 1.4 L | 1,008 mg | +6h59 |
| 600 | 1h50 | — | 110 g | 1.3 L | 917 mg | +7h10 |
| 650 | 1h42 | — | 102 g | 1.2 L | 850 mg | +7h18 |
| 700 | 1h37 | — | 97 g | 1.1 L | 808 mg | +7h23 |
| 750 | 1h30 | — | 90 g | 1.1 L | 750 mg | +7h30 |
| 800 | 1h23 | — | 83 g | 1 L | 692 mg | +7h37 |
Figures based on 60 g of carbohydrate, 700 mL of fluid and 500 mg of sodium per hour, "average" preparation and mild conditions (15–25 °C). Above 25 °C, count on roughly 900 mL/h and 700 mg/h. Carbohydrate intake is trained: 60 g/h is a floor, 90 g/h assumes a glucose-fructose blend and a gut used to it.
Measured on the 2026 edition: the field checkpoint by checkpoint
1,305 starters, 1.1% DNF rate, 3 timed checkpoints.
| Segment | km | Median | Middle half | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake → Lake Tikitapu | 6 | 42 min | 36 min – 50 min | 1,297 |
| Lake Tikitapu → Redwoods | 16 | 1 h 31 | 1 h 17 – 1 h 55 | 1,291 |
| Redwoods → Finish | 22.9 | 52 min | 43 min – 1 h 03 | 1,288 |
Where runners drop out. Blue Lake (7) · Redwoods (4) · Lake Tikitapu (3) out of 14 total DNFs.
RAVIT record from the official timing of the 2026 edition, data from September 14, 2026.
SourceTarawera Ultra-Trail - T21 over the years
Sources and method
- Time projection — times by UTMB Index are taken from the actual splits of runners in each level band on previous editions of this race, aid station stops included. No formula is used as long as these results exist.
- Trail nutrition — hourly targets for carbohydrate, fluid and sodium follow the commonly accepted ultra-endurance guidance. La Clinique du Coureur — Fuelling in trail running
- Course, aid stations and cut-offs — taken from the event's official rules, which prevail in case of any discrepancy. Official site — Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21
Weather for Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21
The weather for Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21 will appear here as soon as the forecast models reach that date, around five days before the start: feels-like temperature, rain, snow, wind and storms, section by section and at your passage time.
Detailed weather for Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21, hour by hour on the courseFrequently asked questions
How many checkpoints?
Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21 has 3 checkpoints: 3 checkpoints with undocumented contents. Details are in the two tables above.
What distance and elevation gain?
Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21 is 23 km long with 798 m of elevation gain.
How long to finish?
With a UTMB Index of 600 (average runner), the estimated time is around 1h50 for Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21.
What's the weather forecast?
The weather for Tarawera Ultra-Trail - T21 will be published on this page around five days before the start, once the forecast models reach the race date. It will be detailed section by section: feels-like temperature, rain, snow, wind and storms.
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