Whaka 100 MTB Marathon
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WHY RIDE THE WHAKA100?
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 Whaka100, and supports our journey to bid/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, support packages are limited. 
APPLY FOR ELITE RIDER SUPPORT
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Prize money is in NZD

CRITERIA & SUPPORT
TIER 1  - Selection Criteria
  • Elite winner of a current Whaka100 event (2020), 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
  • Up to $1500NZD travel grant. Payable 7 days after competing in the event
  • Up to 5 nights free race week accommodation for 2
  • Hospitality, Tourism, site-seeing, & cultural experiences 
  • Guaranteed and free race entry
  • License-free imagery of your time at the event
^ Travel grant amount is awarded on distance to travel to the event
TIER 2  - Selection Criteria
  • Previous Elite winner of past Whaka100 (2018-19) , or
  • Athlete with top 21-50 UCI XCO individual ranking, or
  • Winner or podium finisher of a major endurance event eg, Xterra World Champs, Cape Epic, etc​
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
^ Travel grant amount is awarded on distance to travel to the event
TIER 3  - Selection Criteria
  • Elite Podium Finisher of the current Whaka100 event (2020) , or
  • Overall age group winner of the Whaka100 (2020) , or
  • Winner or podium finisher of major UCI MTB races, or
  • Winners of large domestic or international MTB races, or
  • Winner or podium finisher of a major endurance event 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

Athlete obligations
  • Enter and participate in the Elite 100km race and Urban Eliminator
  • Be available for minimum of two 10 minute media engagements, between your arrival and Sunday 23 October
  • Be available to take part in at least two race week activities such the mid week MTB Rogaine, Meet the pros, Kids Ride, Prize Giving or one of the group rides. (Race week scheduled to be confirmed from 1 September)
  • Posts on your social media channels about your participation. Minimum of two posts between sign-up and 20 October,
  • Posts on your social media channels about your arrival in Rotorua & the event, two post during the event weekend 21-23 October. We can provide support in images, video and copy.
  • Provide feedback on the event to help us reach our vision for the event

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  • ENTER NOW
  • EVENTS OPTIONS
    • Miler
    • 100km (XCM)
    • 50km
    • 25km
    • 10km
    • 5km Kids
    • eBike events
    • Eliminator (XCE)
  • ENTRY INFO
    • Entry Pricing
    • Manage my entry
    • Elite Athlete Support
    • Event Rules
  • EVENT INFO
    • Schedule 2022
    • Finishline Festival
    • Results
  • SHOP
  • Community
    • About Whaka 100
    • Our partners
    • Travel & Stay >
      • Stay
      • Travel
    • Volunteer
    • NEWS
    • Gallery >
      • Videos