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The Motatapu

📅 March 6, 2027📍 Arrowtown · New Zealand

Available distances

4 km15 km42.195 km52.5 km

Races on the programme

RaceDistanceElevation gain
Mondraker Mountain Bike—890 m
Ultra Run—2,496 m
Trail Marathon—847 m
UDC Finance Miners Trail—724 m
Jennian Homes Junior Trail Run—30 m

About

The Motatapu takes place in Arrowtown on 6 March 2027, with an ultra, a trail marathon, a 15 km trail run, a junior race and a mountain bike event. This annual off-road endurance event crosses the high country of Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations, between Wanaka and Queenstown.

  • Ultra Run: 52.5 km, 2,496 m elevation gain, 06:00 start
  • Trail Marathon: 42.2 km, 847 m elevation gain
  • UDC Finance Miners Trail: 15 km, 724 m elevation gain, 08:30 start
  • Jennian Homes Junior Trail Run: 4 km, 30 m elevation gain, 14:00 start
  • Mondraker Mountain Bike: 47 km, 890 m elevation gain, 08:00 start

Each year the event draws thousands of participants and is known for its tough courses, friendly atmosphere and strong sense of camaraderie.

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