Whaka 100 MTB Marathon
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ELITE ATHLETE SUPPORT
WHY RIDE THE WHAKA 100?
We're the largest mass-participation MTB marathon event in the Southern Hemisphere, and by reputation one of the toughest. Unique in the world thanks to the hundreds of kilometers of IMBA Gold Standard, world-class singletrack. Built in volcanic dirt. weaving through native rainforests and managed forest. You won't ride anything quite like it in the world.

Professional athlete participation is a key part of raising the profile of the Whaka 100, and supports our journey to host the UCI World Championships in the next five years.


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​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. 
APPLY FOR ELITE RIDER SUPPORT

CRITERIA & SUPPORT
TIER 1  - Selection Criteria
  • Elite winner of a current Whaka100 event 2023, or
  • Athlete with top 20 UCI XCO individual ranking, or
  • New Zealand/Australian Elite XCO or XCM Champion, or
  • Current winner of major international MTB Marathon races – e.g. UCI sanctioned XCM event ​
Support Provided
  • Guaranteed and free race entry
  • License-free imagery of your time at the event
* Subject to availability  ^ Travel grant is for airfares or road travel to the event
TIER 2  - Selection Criteria
  • Previous Elite winner of past Whaka100 (2019-22) , or
  • Athlete with top 21-50 UCI XCO individual ranking, or
  • Winner or podium finisher of a major endurance event 2022/23 eg, Xterra World Champs, Cape Epic, etc​
  • or an international notable rider for any other reason. 
Support Provided
  • Up to $1000NZD travel grant^. Payable 7 days after competing in the event
  • Up to 3 nights free race week accommodation for 2
  • Guaranteed and free race entry
  • License-free imagery of your time at the event
* Subject to availability  ^ Travel grant is for airfares or road travel to the event
TIER 3  - Selection Criteria
  • Elite Podium Finisher of the current Whaka100 event (2023) , or
  • Overall age group winner of the Whaka100 (2023) , or
  • Winner or podium finisher of major UCI MTB races, (2022-23) or
  • Winners of large domestic or international MTB races (2022-23), or
  • Winner or podium finisher of a major endurance event 2023 eg, Xterra World Champs, Cape Epic, Coast to Coast
Support Provided
  • Discounted Accommodation offer *
  • Guaranteed and free race entry *
  • License-free imagery of your time at the event *
* Subject to availability  

Athlete obligations
  • Enter and participate in the Elite Whaka 100km race and Whaka Eliminator
  • Be available for minimum of two, 10 minute media engagements, between your arrival and Sunday 27 October
  • Be available to take part in at least two race week activities such as talks, group rides, podcasts etc
  • Attend the offical prize giving on race day 
  • Participate in the kids event e.g. ride alongside them and hand out finisher medals
  • Posts on your social media channels about your participation. Minimum of two posts between sign-up and 24 October.
  • Take part in at least one destination activity organised by RotoruaNZ, such as white water rafting, luge, geothermal or cultural visit etc*
  • Posts on your social media channels about your arrival in Rotorua & the event, two posts during the event weekend 20 -27 October. We can provide support in images, video and copy.
  • Provide feedback on the event to help us reach our vision for the event.
* Subject to availability  

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