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Big Bike Film Night NZ Tour 2023
1 — 30 April 2023
Bringing you the best short cycling films from around the globe. The Big Bike Film Night NZ 2023 Tour is rolling into a town near you. Playing at over 45 locations across NZ, with 60+ screenings from February to June 2023. Buy a ticket and get the chance to win a cycling holiday with presenting partner Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand!
Event WebsiteMarch 2023
23 — 26 March 2023
Volcanic Epic
The Tineli Volcanic Epic MTB stage race is held in the North Island's spectacular geothermal region, including a stage on the Great Lake Trails. Three outstanding trail locations – Rotorua, Taupō and Tokoroa – are ridden over two or four stages. Challenging, but accessible and fun comprising mostly grade 2–3 plus a tiny touch of grade 4 trails. Ride. Relax. Repeat!
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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 EventApril 2023
1 — 30 April 2023
Big Bike Film Night NZ Tour 2023
Bringing you the best short cycling films from around the globe. The Big Bike Film Night NZ 2023 Tour is rolling into a town near you. Playing at over 45 locations across NZ, with 60+ screenings from February to June 2023. Buy a ticket and get the chance to win a cycling holiday with presenting partner Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand!
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1 April 2023
Ohakune Carrot Rocket Launch
Ohakune – the Mountains to Sea Ngā Ara Tūhono Cycle Trail hub town – will be launching its Carrot Rocket on April 1st. This is not a joke. Dress up and join in the fun at the Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park. There will be food, produce and carrot-themed gifts, face painting, give aways!
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9 April 2023
Clyde Wine & Food Harvest Festival
Located at the start/finish of two Great Rides – the Otago Central Rail Trail and Lake Dunstan Trail – this delectable festival is held every Easter Sunday. Celebrate with fine wines from the world's most southerly vineyards, with food to match, and live music to sing along and dance to.
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22 April 2023
Whakarewarewa Forest Loop Relay
Sign up for The Forest Loop Chopper Ride & First Response Relay – a fantastic fundraiser on Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Forest Loop. Complete two loops of this 33km Great Ride as an individual or in teams of two or four. All proceeds go directly to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and First Response Unit – awesome charities keeping folk safe on the trails and beyond.
View EventMay 2023
1 — 26 May 2023
Big Bike Film Night NZ Tour
Bringing you the best short cycling films from around the globe. The Big Bike Film Night NZ 2023 Tour is rolling into a town near you. Playing at over 45 locations across NZ, with 60+ screenings from February to June 2023. Buy a ticket and get the chance to win a cycling holiday with presenting partner Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand!
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13 May 2023
South Island ULTRA Marathon
Choose from three cool events all being held on the wonderful West Coast Wilderness Trail sponsored by Destination Westland – the full South Island Ultra 100km (Greymouth to Hokitika, solo or team of 2); the South Island Ultra 54km (Old Christchurch Road to Hokitika, solo or team of 2); and the South Island Warm Up 24km (Lake Kaniere to Hokitika, solo. Don't miss this awesome event on an amazing course!
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25 May 2023
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.
View EventSeptember 2023
9 September 2023
Kinloch Offroad Challenge
The finale to the Run Taupō Trail Series is held on the awesome Great Lake Trails winding around the north-western shores of NZ’s largest lake. There’s something for everyone, from 5km and 10km run/walks to the half and full marathons. Eye-popping views guaranteed!
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24 September 2023
Trail Trilogy
Six towns, five start lines, one finish line, 140km off road, and one whole day of fun on the Hauraki Rail Trail, with something for everyone! Five events include a 9km fun run, half marathon, marathon, 55km Intro Ultra, and the 100km Ultra, which covers the entire length of the rail trail.
View EventOctober 2023
11 October 2023
The Taniwha
Enter the Feisst Group Taniwha and wind your way beside New Zealand’s longest river, taking in beautiful Waikato countryside along boardwalks and stunning singletrack. Choose between three MTB/e-bike options (44km/22km/16km) and four run/walk events (42.2km/22km/16km/7km).
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14 October 2023
Motu Challenge
Ōpōtiki's Motu Challenge is regarded as the North Island’s premier multisport event. Set in the stunning Eastern Bay of Plenty, with a feature stage on the historic Motu Road, it has something for everyone including the full multisport challenge, the Motu 160 MTB/road cycling challenge, and two duathlons.
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14 October 2023
Taupō Ultra Marathon
Held on Taupō's beautiful Great Lake Trails, this event of a lifetime winds through native bush and farmland with panoramic views across NZ's largest lake. Options range from a 24km run/walk to the full monty 100 km epic, with plenty of pretty places to cheer on competitors.
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21 October 2023 — 22 October 2022
Cyclorama
Taking place on the Queenstown Trail and other regional trails, NZ's only e-bike festival has themed rides, including family-friendly options and rides for fit types looking to push their limits. All rides start and finish in historic Arrowtown village.
View EventNovember 2023
18 November 2023
Queenstown Marathon
Arguably New Zealand's most beautiful marathon, this eye-popping course follows sections of the Queenstown Trail, including the Arrow River Bridges Trail, the Lake Hayes Circuit and Lake Wakatipu Trail. Choose from the full marathon, half-marathon, 10km, and a 2.2km course to get the kids on track.
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18 November 2023
Ride the Wilderness
Taking place on the wonderful West Coast Wilderness Trail, choose from four aptly names rides ranging from 'The Cruise' (Kumara to Greymouth, 21km) to 'The Epic' (Ross to Greymouth, 126km). Race as an individual, or in a team, and be wowed by the Coast’s magnificent scenery on one of New Zealand's most popular Great Rides.
View EventJanuary 2024
13 January 2024
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.
View EventFebruary 2024
24 February 2024
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!
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