Try Off Road Taupō

Race Schedule

Schedule

The Details

12th December 2026

Start Time

6:00am

Cut-off Time:

Must make past the Aratiatia Dam Aid Station (39 km mark) by 2:30pm

Start Line

Spa park, Taupō

Finish Line

Spa park, Taupō

Cut-off Time: Must make past the Aratiatia Dam Aid Station (39 km mark) by 2:30pm

Race Briefing:

It is compulsory for you to attend your race briefing that will be held 15min prior to race start. It will include up-to-date courses and weather conditions. The briefing will be based on you having read all the information sent to you pertaining to your event.

Athlete Check-in:

Event Registration Details

Date & Time: Friday, 11th December, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: IPPNZ Showroom, 2/258 Spa Road

Late Registration:

A $30 late fee applies (payable by cash or bank transfer).
Late registration is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed if the event is SOLD OUT.

Pick-up on Event Day: Late registration pick-up will be available at Spa Park from 5:00 am.

Timing Results:

Timing results will be provided by age group category. (age on race day) group categories are as follows for men and women; 18-20, 20 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70+

Prizes:

All 50 km finishers will receive a Finisher Medal.

Prizegiving:

Prizegiving will be near the finish line at Spa Park (rain or shine) at 3.00pm.

Major spot prizes will be drawn at random, and you must be present to claim a major spot prize. Once again, there is a fantastic range of major spot prizes.

Top 3 male and female runners in each distance will be awarded at prizegiving. No age group placings will be acknowledged or awarded, however they will show in the results.

Spectator Zones

Start & Finish (Spa Park)

– 281 Spa Road, Tauhara, Taupō

Huka Falls Mountain Biking Carpark

– 415 Huka Falls Road, Taupō

Wairakei Hotel Car Park

– 640 Wairakei Drive, Wairakei, Taupō 3384

Te Aro Car Park (Aid Station)

– 804 State Highway 1, Wairakei, Taupō 3384

Aratiatia dam (Aid Station)

– 630 Aratiatia Road, Rotokawa 3378

Entry Info

READY. SET. REGISTER!

Early bird entries are NOW OPEN!

Limited spots available – secure yours before 30th April 2026 or until sold out! This is your moment to lock in the best price and guarantee your place at the start line.

EArly Bird

Until 30 April 2026 (or until sold out!)

50km Ultra Trail Run

$260

Standard Entry

01 May to 30 November 2026

50km Ultra Trail Run

$275

Late Entry

01 December to 10 December 2026

50km Ultra Trail Run

$300

The sooner you commit, the more you save – and the sooner you can start training for something EPIC. Don’t wait. Don’t miss out.
👇 Hit that register button and let’s gooo!

Please note:

All entry prices are shown in New Zealand dollars exclusive of a $5 booking fee
Late entries will be accepted in person at Athlete Check-In, unless sold out prior. Registration fee + a $30 late entry fee will occur.

Entry inclusions:

Entry includes Finishers Medal + Chip Timed Results + On-Course Nutrition + Category winners prizes