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Summer Sizzler
7 January 2023
Launch Into the New Year with this awesome summer running and walking event on the Waikato River Trails. Choose one of three events (22km/11km/6km), and wind beside New Zealand’s mightiest river through grassy farmland, reserves, along boardwalks and across the 70m Mangakino suspension bridge. Fun for all the family!
Event websiteDecember 2022
10 December 2022
WAI2K
Taking in parts of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, the WAI2K is a tough, adventure race with river crossings, dense scrub, steep climbs and technical downhills. Pick from 46km, 60km, 80km and 100km courses! Have you got what it takes?
View EventJanuary 2023
7 January 2023
Summer Sizzler
Launch Into the New Year with this awesome summer running and walking event on the Waikato River Trails. Choose one of three events (22km/11km/6km), and wind beside New Zealand’s mightiest river through grassy farmland, reserves, along boardwalks and across the 70m Mangakino suspension bridge. Fun for all the family!
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14 January 2023
Race The Train
This unique running and mountain biking event is back on track! Race alongside the historic Kingston Flyer steam locomotive in one of four events – a 5km, 12km or 24km run, or a 24km bike ride. Registrations open on October 5th.
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21 — 22 January 2023
Kōpiko Aotearoa
The Kōpiko cuts a 1070km track along some of the North Island's best cycle routes through remote hill country between East Cape in Tairāwhiti and Cape Egmont in Taranaki. This bikepacking brevet, designed by the Kennett Brothers, is super-scenic, 'technically' easy but very arduous with over 17,000m of climbing. Ride it in 4 to 14 days – no more no less!
View EventFebruary 2023
15 — 21 February 2023
Tour Aotearoa
The brainchild of the Kennett Brothers, the TA is one of the world’s greatest bikepacking trips – a 3000km odyssey stretching the length of New Zealand. This epic, self-supported brevet takes in many of the country’s top trails, including nine Great Rides and 11 Heartland Rides, linked with other memorable cycle routes. You have between 10 and 30 days to finish – no more no less!
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25 February 2023
Old Ghost Ultra
Love to explore your mental and physical limits? This could be the event for you. Traversing the stunning 85km Old Ghost Road and with more than 2,600 metres of ascent, the Old Ghost Ultra is the ultimate test in backcountry running. Sign up if you're brave enough and get training – there's still time!
View EventMarch 2023
1 — 25 March 2023
Sounds to Sounds
The latest bikepacking brevet – a 1500km adventure from the Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound taking in some of the country's best scenery and three Great Rides! It's not a race, complete it between five and 20 days – no more no less!
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26 March 2023
Bike the Trail 2023
Bike the Trail is a fun, family day out and an opportunity to ride the beautiful Hutt River section of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, in a fully supported event with great company! The gentle 25km course is suitable riders of all ages and abilities.
View EventMay 2023
25 May 2023 — 25 May 2022
Hawke's Bay Marathon
Run away on the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Hawke’s Bay Marathon, taking in the region’s best highlights, with flat, easy running along the Hawke's Bay Trails cycle network, quiet country roads and past vineyards and orchards. Cross the finish-line at the iconic Elephant Hill Estate & Winery where you can celebrate in style.
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