Welcome

Hawke’s Bay: Closer than you think

Just 90 minutes from Taupo gets you to some of the best weather in the country; all year round.  We have some of the best off road running locations in the country.  We definitely have some of the best food and wine in the country.  We have everything here for you to make a family weekend out. Don’t just come for the day.  Make a weekend of it.  It’s all here.  It’s all in one place.  It’s closer than you think.

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Dates for 2021 are now:

  • September 26th – Tutira
  • This event will take place as scheduled, under level 2 conditions. There is a limit of 100 competitors but unfortunately no coffee cart! Please observe social distancing of 2m. Sorry but no spectators at the start/finish please.

Unfortunately due to issues with land access, the June and August events have been cancelled.

The Options

Three different distances to choose from:

  • Short distance of 5 – 8 km for walkers and runners
  • Medium distance of 10 – 14 km for walkers and runners
  • Half marathon distance of 21.1 km for runners only

Enter early

Please read the event information page before entering.

You will need to read through the event information page for your own safety to make sure you are ready to have some great off road fun.

Please make every effort to carpool whenever you can.