EXPLORE TAUPŌ’S BEST PLACES AND SPACES

Saturday 2nd August 2025

One of New Zealand’s longest-standing events.

The views from Taupō’s lakefront simply can’t be beat. And these courses are built to showcase them at their best. With course options to suit all ages and abilities – and beautiful medals for all finishers – bring your friends and whanau and make some amazing memories together that’ll last a lifetime.

Course options:

Marathon Run | Half Marathon Run/Walk | 10km Run/Walk

5km Run/Walk | Trail Tigers - Kids Dash

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Gorgeous Setting

Taupō’s lakefront is phenomenally beautiful. Rally your friends and treat yourselves to a fabulous weekend away in a beautiful part of the country.

A very special medal

Every finisher in every distance (including the kids dash!) will receive one of these beauties. Commemorate your achievement with true style!

Fun for the whanau

This is a family friendly event! With distance options to suit every age and ability, you can confidently bring all your friends and whanau. Did we mention the Kids Dash and Kids Fun Zone too!

Loving you loving Taupō

Help us reduce plastic cups.

As fellow runners and Taupō lovers we’re keen to do our part to protect our beautiful region and reduce the environmental impact of our events. As such we’re asking all our participants to consider carrying a reusable cup, bottle or hydration pack on course. You will be able to fill them up at all the aid stations with the help of our awesome volunteers. We’ll have collapsible silicone cups available at event base for $5.

Things to see and do in Taupo.

There’s no shortage of natural wonders in the Taupō region - the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. We’ll point you to some of our favourite spots, and then let the regional experts take it from there.