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Trail Challenge Waihi

📅 November 21, 2026📍 Waihi · New Zealand

Available distances

42.2 km21.1 km13.4 km8.2 km

Races on the programme

RaceDistanceElevation gain
MARATHON - 42km (run only)—1,570 m
Half Marathon - 21km (walk or run)—686 m
Mid Course - walk or run—394 m
Short Course - walk or run—97 m
Trail Tiger (kids)——

About

Trail Challenge Waihi, also known as the XTerra Trail Challenge Waihi, is a trail run and walk held in Waihi, New Zealand, on 21 November 2026, with a trail marathon, a half marathon and shorter courses. It takes place in the historic Karangahake Gorge, on old tracks through the bush and off-road paths, and is the grand finale of the XTerra Auckland Trail Run/Walk series.

The event welcomes off-road and trail enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, with competitive and non-competitive options to run or walk. The terrain is designed to be challenging yet achievable for every participant:

  • Marathon: 42.2 km, run only, 1,570 m of climbing, 07:30 start
  • Half marathon: 21.1 km, walk or run, 686 m of climbing, 09:00
  • Mid Course: 13.4 km, walk or run, 394 m of climbing, 09:45
  • Short Course: 8.2 km, walk or run, 97 m of climbing, 10:30
  • Trail Tiger for kids, 12:30
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