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Motatapu

Motatapu

Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5:00 PM - Sat 01 Mar 2025, 7:00 AM

Venue: Glendhu Bay/Motatapu Valley

This is a bucket list event with stunning courses offering challenging yet achievable distances for everyone:

  • 47km Mondraker Mountain Bike (individual & e-bike options)
  • 42km Allpress Espresso Trail Marathon
  • 15km UDC Finance Miners Trail
  • 52.5km Ultra Run
  • 4km Jennian Homes Junior Trail Run

Held on one epic day, it is your one chance a year to experience the breathtaking high country terrain and traverse the Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations between Wānaka and Queenstown.


It’s a bucket-list off-road event with challenging yet achievable courses, attracting close to 4000 participants each year.


The Motatapu is a hugely enjoyable and social event, famous for its relaxed southern vibe and huge camaraderie.


Entries open on May 1, 2024.