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Taniwha Mountain Bike & Trail Run
The Taniwha Mountain Bike & Trail Run
The Loaded Taniwha is all set to hit the trails again on Saturday 4th November!
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2027 edition
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Countdown
199
days to 22 May 2027
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- Marathon
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About
The race
The Loaded Taniwha is all set to hit the trails again on Saturday 4th November! This event celebrates the endeavours undertaken by the Waikato River Trails Trust over the past 13 years, culminating in around 100km of top quality trails, most of it on previously inaccessible land along the mighty Waikato River. In partnership with the Waikato River Trails Trust, Total Sport brings to you an epic, challenging yet achievable event utilising the Waikato River Trails – a point to point event that will offer individuals and teams of all ages, abilities and levels of fitness, the opportunity to run/walk or mountain bike these amazing trails in a major participation event.
Location
Lake Whakamaru, New Zealand
Oceania · typically 10°C (50°F) on race day
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Editions
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Getting in
- Details
First come, first served
Enter online via the Total Sport portal; entries are limited and the event has sold out in the past.
Other
If the event does not sell out in advance, late entries are available at Friday registration and at each start line one hour before race start, with a late entry fee.
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