Key Event Information
Awards & Prizes
All finishers receive a finisher medal. $500 is awarded to the overall male and female winners. Top three male and female finishers in each age category receive placing medals at prize giving. See event schedule for timings.
Age Groups & Eligibility
Results are based on net time and awarded across the following age group categories for men and women: 16–39 | 40–59 | 60+. Age group is determined by your age as at 31 December of the event year.
Bag Drop
Valet drop bag service available at the Feed Zone. Bags are transported to and from the venue. Giant Miler riders may bring up to two bags (labels provided).
Light Drop
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 Feedzone and put into your drop bag there. It is the riders responsibility to put their lights in their drop bag. The Whaka 100 team will return your feedzone bags to the main event centre to be collected.
eBikes
ebikes are not permitted in this distance
Total Allowable Time
15 hours. The event starts at 4:30am and must be completed by 7:30pm.
Awards & Prizes
All finishers receive a finisher medal. $500 is awarded to the overall male and female winners. Top three male and female finishers in each age category receive placing medals at prize giving. See event schedule for timings.
Age Groups & Eligibility
Results are based on net time and awarded across the following age group categories for men and women: 16–39 | 40–59 | 60+. Age group is determined by your age as at 31 December of the event year.
Bag Drop
Valet drop bag service available at the Feed Zone. Bags are transported to and from the venue. Giant Miler riders may bring up to two bags (labels provided).
- Bag loading, Sat 3pm - 4pm, Waipa Venue, Drop Bag tent
- Bag collection , Sun 3pm - 7:30pm, Waipa Venue, Drop Bag tent
Light Drop
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 Feedzone and put into your drop bag there. It is the riders responsibility to put their lights in their drop bag. The Whaka 100 team will return your feedzone bags to the main event centre to be collected.
eBikes
ebikes are not permitted in this distance
Total Allowable Time
15 hours. The event starts at 4:30am and must be completed by 7:30pm.
Feedzone & Water Stations
The Whaka100 Miler course is supported by a combination of full-service and self-service stations designed to keep you moving efficiently. The Feed Zone at Red Tank Road is your only full-service stop, offering nutrition, hydration and medical support, along with access to personal feed bags. In addition, four water stations are positioned across the course to provide quick hydration top-ups with water and electrolytes. Riders should plan their stops carefully, using the Feed Zone for a full reset and the water stations for fast, efficient refills.
The Whaka100 Miler course is supported by a combination of full-service and self-service stations designed to keep you moving efficiently. The Feed Zone at Red Tank Road is your only full-service stop, offering nutrition, hydration and medical support, along with access to personal feed bags. In addition, four water stations are positioned across the course to provide quick hydration top-ups with water and electrolytes. Riders should plan their stops carefully, using the Feed Zone for a full reset and the water stations for fast, efficient refills.
Feed Zone | Red Tank Road
| Location | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Zone Pass 1 | 50.3 km | Full-service support. Nutrition, hydration, medical, bags. |
| Feed Zone Pass 2 | 121.7 km | Full-service support. Nutrition, hydration, medical, bags. |
Self-service. CLIF, PURE gels + electrolytes, Red Bull, Coke, water, fruit, chips, sweet options.
Water Stations
| Location | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windy Road / Te Pou Koropu Trail | 33.1 km | First water top-up. |
| 8 Mile Road / No Brains Trail | 75 km | Water top-up before the second pass. |
| Windy Road / Te Pou Koropu Trail | 104.2 km | Second pass. |
| 8 Mile Road / No Brains Trail | 146.23 km | Final water top-up. |
Self-service. Water + PURE electrolytes. Approx. 55 sec bottle fill.
Personal Support Crew
Personal support is only permitted at designated water stations and the Feed Zone. Riders receiving support outside these areas may be disqualified.
Personal support is only permitted at designated water stations and the Feed Zone. Riders receiving support outside these areas may be disqualified.
The Course
The course are subject to change and may be updated due to factors outside the control of the organisers.
Extreme Wet Weather Variation: In the event of sustained heavy rain before or during the event, the course may be diverted away from Tūhoto Ariki. Riders will be directed via the trails of Tihi o Tawa, Billy T and Moerangi Roads, before rejoining the course at Kung Fu Walrus.
The course are subject to change and may be updated due to factors outside the control of the organisers.
Extreme Wet Weather Variation: In the event of sustained heavy rain before or during the event, the course may be diverted away from Tūhoto Ariki. Riders will be directed via the trails of Tihi o Tawa, Billy T and Moerangi Roads, before rejoining the course at Kung Fu Walrus.
Maps & Course
Maps are subject to change and may be updated due to factors outside the control of the organisers.
Trail Grading
The course requires a moderate level of technical skill, with most trails graded 1–4 and short sections of easier grade 5. All features are rollable, rewarding smooth, confident riding rather than risk-taking. The route is fully marked throughout, so riders can focus on pacing and execution rather than navigation.
Bike Patrol
Bike patrol will be active on course, providing support between key locations. They carry tools, pumps, and nutrition, and assist riders through challenging sections.
Course Cut offs
Course cut-offs are set for event safety and course management. They are based on a 11.7 km/h average pace over the race distance and factoring in terrain and weather. Riders falling behind pace will be stopped at checkpoints and removed from the event. A team is in place to transport riders back to the venue. Additional cut-offs may be enforced in adverse conditions.
Course cut-offs are set for event safety and course management. They are based on a 11.7 km/h average pace over the race distance and factoring in terrain and weather. Riders falling behind pace will be stopped at checkpoints and removed from the event. A team is in place to transport riders back to the venue. Additional cut-offs may be enforced in adverse conditions.
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Mandatory Gear
The following is the minimum gear required for safety. This can be removed at the Feed Zone.
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