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The Shimano 100km is one of the Southern Hemisphere's most iconic single-day mountain bike events!
A true test of endurance. This iconic race blends stunning singletrack with a grueling 3,000+ metres of vertical climbing, pushing riders to their limits. Challenge yourself to conquer the course, surpass your boundaries, and join the ranks of Shimano 100km finishers |
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MORE INFORMATION
COURSE
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Distance: 102.4km
Total Climbing: 3,231m Trail Grade: 1-4 See below for 2024 course map and GPX. 2025 course will be available from 1 May 2025. |
TRAIL GRADING
The course requires a moderate-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1-4 and a touch of easier grade 5 trails - all features rollable. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route. |
ON COURSE SUPPORT
Riders are permitted to have designated support for fuelling and mechanical assistance at specific locations along the course. These designated support zones are:
Mechanic
A skilled event bike mechanic will be available at the Feed Zone to provide technical assistance for any mechanical issues.
Bike Patrol
Our dedicated bike patrol team will be on course to offer support between designated areas. Patrol members move through the course to provide guidance and encouragement, particularly during challenging sections like steep climbs and technical descents. Equipped with essential tools, pumps, and nutrition, they are prepared to help riders navigate any difficulties they encounter.
FEED ZONE
Located between the 40–50km mark, the Feed Zone provides riders with food, hydration, medical assistance, and mechanical support. Riders may also access their feed zone bags here. The food station is self-service and will include a variety of replenishments.
Riders are permitted to have designated support for fuelling and mechanical assistance at specific locations along the course. These designated support zones are:
- Feed Zone
- All Water Stations
Mechanic
A skilled event bike mechanic will be available at the Feed Zone to provide technical assistance for any mechanical issues.
Bike Patrol
Our dedicated bike patrol team will be on course to offer support between designated areas. Patrol members move through the course to provide guidance and encouragement, particularly during challenging sections like steep climbs and technical descents. Equipped with essential tools, pumps, and nutrition, they are prepared to help riders navigate any difficulties they encounter.
FEED ZONE
Located between the 40–50km mark, the Feed Zone provides riders with food, hydration, medical assistance, and mechanical support. Riders may also access their feed zone bags here. The food station is self-service and will include a variety of replenishments.
BAG DROP SERVICE
A single bag drop is available for Shimano 100km participants. Please bring your own bag; race-number labels will be provided for identification. Bags will be transported to and from the Feed Zone.
BAG LOADING Participants or their support crew must drop bags at the main event venue for loading:
BAG COLLECTIONBags can be collected during the following times. Support crew may use an ‘authority to collect’ card for pickup:
A single bag drop is available for Shimano 100km participants. Please bring your own bag; race-number labels will be provided for identification. Bags will be transported to and from the Feed Zone.
BAG LOADING Participants or their support crew must drop bags at the main event venue for loading:
- Time: 6am - 7am on Sunday
- Location: Bag drop tent at Waipa Venue
BAG COLLECTIONBags can be collected during the following times. Support crew may use an ‘authority to collect’ card for pickup:
- Time: 3pm - 7:30pm on Sunday
- Location: Bag drop tent at Waipa Venue
WATER STATIONS
There will be two self-service water stations on course with water & PURE Electrolytes. The water stations fill a standard CamelBak water bottle in 55 seconds. If you're unsure how much water you should be drinking check out the CamelBak hydration calculator for more information.
The Water Stations are located at:
There will be two self-service water stations on course with water & PURE Electrolytes. The water stations fill a standard CamelBak water bottle in 55 seconds. If you're unsure how much water you should be drinking check out the CamelBak hydration calculator for more information.
The Water Stations are located at:
- 20-30km (TBC for 2025)
- 70-80km (TBC for 2025)
START WAVES & Cut off times
Start Waves
To ensure a safe, fair event and an optimal on-course experience, participants are organised into starting groups chosen at the time of entry. Please select your start wave carefully, based on your realistic ability level. You can estimate your finish time with our average speed calculator. Start waves can be adjusted until 31 August 2025.
Course Cut offs
Course cut-offs are set for event safety and course management. They are based on a 9.6 km/h average pace and factoring in terrain, weather, and based on the wave 5 start time. Riders falling behind pace will be stopped at checkpoints and removed from the race. A team is in place to transport riders back to the venue. Additional cut-offs may be enforced in adverse weather.
Cut off examples (2024):
* Updated cut off locations will be released with 2025 courses.
To ensure a safe, fair event and an optimal on-course experience, participants are organised into starting groups chosen at the time of entry. Please select your start wave carefully, based on your realistic ability level. You can estimate your finish time with our average speed calculator. Start waves can be adjusted until 31 August 2025.
- Start Wave 1 | 7:50am | Estimated finish time of sub 6:30hrs, average speed 16+ kmph
- Start Wave 2 | 8:00am | Estimated finish time of 6:30 - 7:00hrs, average speed 15-16 kmph
- Start Wave 3 | 8:10am | Estimated finish time of 7:00 - 8:00hrs, average speed 13-15 kmph
- Start Wave 4 | 8:20am | Estimated finish time of 8:00 - 9:00hrs, average speed 11-13 kmph
- Start Wave 5 | 8:30am | Estimated finish time of 9:00- 11:0ohrs, average speed 9.3-11 kmph
Course Cut offs
Course cut-offs are set for event safety and course management. They are based on a 9.6 km/h average pace and factoring in terrain, weather, and based on the wave 5 start time. Riders falling behind pace will be stopped at checkpoints and removed from the race. A team is in place to transport riders back to the venue. Additional cut-offs may be enforced in adverse weather.
Cut off examples (2024):
- CP 1 - 11:50am | 30.9km Feed Zone
- CP 2 - 5:09pm | 80.5km Water Station #2
- CP 3 - 6:45pm | 95km Exit Old Chevy Trail
- CP 4 - 7:30pm | 102.4km
* Updated cut off locations will be released with 2025 courses.
Finisher Medals & awards
All finishers will receive a Shimano 100km finishers' medal.
Prize giving is held at a set time as per the schedule. Podium medals & non-monetary prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female award categories athletes.
Prize giving is held at a set time as per the schedule. Podium medals & non-monetary prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female award categories athletes.
- Award Category: Elite | U23 | 24-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
Elite & MARATHON MTB CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Whaka 100km race uses a dual podium system—one race, two results—allowing some riders to appear twice. Results are awarded as follows:
Whaka100 Elite
UCI Marathon MTB National Championships
Whaka100 Elite
- Open to all riders in the Whaka100 Elite Category, both NZ and international.
- Riders are eligible for prize money and Whaka100 medals.
- No UCI points awarded.
UCI Marathon MTB National Championships
- Eligible New Zealand riders (19+ with an NZ racing licence), this is an open category with no age group inclusion
- The first place NZ rider receives the National Championship Jersey, there are no medals for second or third
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money is awarded to the overall top male and female athletes
Prize money is awarded to the overall top male and female athletes
- 1st $2000 | 2nd $1000 | 3rd $500
ELITE ATHLETE SUPPORT
We offer elite athletes a range of support on application and by invitation. Application is not a guarantee of approval and support packages are limited. Support application closes 30 September unless allocated prior.
