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Designed to be one of the toughest 100 mile MTB events in the world, riders of the Giant Miler are in for the challenge of a lifetime!
Setting off pre-dawn in the mists of a waking forest, you'll be riding 172km of the best singletrack in New Zealand. Technical terrain, flowing descents and over 5,000m of (in)famous stem-chewing climbs. Unlike other Miler events around the world, our course is predominantly single track, testing your mental as well as physical resolve. |
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MORE INFORMATION
COURSE
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Distance: 172.6km
Total Climbing: 5897m Trail Grade: 1-4 Note: The course is subject to change. The course information is an example from the 2025 event and will be confirmed by 1st of April 2026. |
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
The Feed Zone is located on Princess Anne Road. It 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.
(Example from 2025)
Feed Zone will be stocked with the following:
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
The Feed Zone is located on Princess Anne Road. It 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.
(Example from 2025)
- Feed zone pass 1 - 44km
- Feed zone pass 2 - 114km
Feed Zone will be stocked with the following:
- CLIF Bars
- PURE Fluid Energy gels
- PURE Electrolyte Hydration
- Red Bull
- Coke
- Potato chips
- Water
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Brownie
- Jet planes
BAG DROP SERVICE
The event provides a 'valet drop bag' service, this means as you arrive in the Feed Zone and our amazing team will have your bag ready for you. Your bags will be transported to and from the Feed Zone.
There are two drop bags for Giant Miler participants. Please bring your own bag(s); race-number labels will be provided for identification. Bags will be transported to and from the Feed Zone.
Bag Loading (Pre Event)
Participants or their support crew must drop bags at the main event venue for loading:
Bag Collection (Post Event)
Bags can be collected during the following times. Support crew may use an ‘authority to collect’ card for pickup:
The event provides a 'valet drop bag' service, this means as you arrive in the Feed Zone and our amazing team will have your bag ready for you. Your bags will be transported to and from the Feed Zone.
There are two drop bags for Giant Miler participants. Please bring your own bag(s); race-number labels will be provided for identification. Bags will be transported to and from the Feed Zone.
Bag Loading (Pre Event)
Participants or their support crew must drop bags at the main event venue for loading:
- Time: Saturday between 3pm - 4pm. There is no bag drop on Sunday morning
- Location: Bag drop tent at Waipa Venue
Bag Collection (Post Event)
Bags 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
LIGHT DROP POINT
All Whaka Miler riders are required to start the event with a minimum of one front facing light on their bike, this can be removed at the Lights Drop Point.
The Whaka 100 team will securely store your lights and return them to the main event centre to be collected later with your drop bags.
The light drop point is located at the first Water Station at Te Pūtake O Tawa
All Whaka Miler riders are required to start the event with a minimum of one front facing light on their bike, this can be removed at the Lights Drop Point.
The Whaka 100 team will securely store your lights and return them to the main event centre to be collected later with your drop bags.
The light drop point is located at the first Water Station at Te Pūtake O Tawa
WATER STATIONS
There will be four 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:
(Example from 2025, locations will be confirmed by 1st of April 2026)
There will be four 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:
(Example from 2025, locations will be confirmed by 1st of April 2026)
- 27km located at Te Pūtake o Tawa Carpark
- 71km located at the Trail head of Taura Trail
- 99.3km located at Te Pūtake o Tawa Carpark
- 144km located at the Trail head of Taura Trail
mandatory gear & Cut off times
Mandatory Gear
The mandatory gear list is the absolute minimum to keep you safe during your event. In addition to the below, if you would normally take something else on a ride, you should also bring that. All riders are required to start the event will a minimum of one front facing light on their bike, this can be removed at the Feed Zone aid station.
Course Cut offs
Course cut-offs are set for event safety and course management. They are based on a 11.5 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.
(Example from 2025)
The mandatory gear list is the absolute minimum to keep you safe during your event. In addition to the below, if you would normally take something else on a ride, you should also bring that. All riders are required to start the event will a minimum of one front facing light on their bike, this can be removed at the Feed Zone aid station.
- Bike light | Minimum 300 lumens
- Rear light | This is to be operated on solid red. Strobe setting is not permitted
- Survival bag | Must be a bag and not a blanket
- Mobile phone | Fully charged and placed in a waterproof bag
- Water bottle | Minimum requirement is to carry a 600ml or greater bottle on your bike
- Multi-tool | This must include a chain breaker
- Spare chain link, Spare tube & inflator
Course Cut offs
Course cut-offs are set for event safety and course management. They are based on a 11.5 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.
(Example from 2025)
- CP 1 - 12:33pm | 92.5km Wash Road
- CP 2 - 2:25pm | 114km Feed zone, second pass
- CP 3 - 5:17pm | 144.3km Water Station 4
- CP 4 - 7:30pm | 173 km Finish Line all riders must make the finish line by as to classified as a finisher
Finisher Medals & awards
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All finishers will receive a Miler finishers' medal.
Prize money is awarded to the overall top male and female 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.
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