Why Riders Choose Whaka100
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World-Class Trails
Ride iconic singletrack through the Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua.

A Distance for Every Rider
From 10km to 175km, there’s a challenge to match your level.

Join 3,000+ Riders
Be part of one of the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest MTB events.

More Than a Race
A full weekend of riding, atmosphere, and community.

Find Your Start Line

There’s a Whaka100 distance for every rider, from first-timers to those chasing their biggest day on the bike.

The Giant Miler
The ultimate test.
​175km of relentless singletrack

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Shimano 100km
The classic Whaka challenge. Big, rewarding, unforgettable

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Rotorua Canopy Tours 50km
​The crowd favourite. The perfect mix of challenge and fun

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Stan's 25km
Your entry point into the Whaka experience

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That's It 10km
A shorter, achievable option to be part of the Whaka100 weekend.

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​What Riders Are Saying

Real riders. Real experiences. See what makes Whaka100 one of New Zealand’s most talked about MTB events.
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" Love the trails, Love the atmosphere, great race, great people. I plan to come here every year now"

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Ride Rotorua

More than just a race.
A full weekend of riding, community, and atmosphere in Rotorua.
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