Celebrate all the good things about being outdoors in nature.
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th March 2025
Trails & Nature are at the ♥️ of the Festival
The Taupo Trail Festival concept was in the pipeline for quite a few years, and here at Total Sport we are beyond stoked to have finally brought this event to life in 2024! We feel really privileged to be able to put on events that get like-minded people off the couch, and into some stunning, natural locations, to participate in these types of participation events. To be able to connect (with others, and ourselves) outside in nature is 100% where the magic happens. So, to be able to extend our philosophy into a 3-day trail-based festival is ridiculously exciting, for us, and hopefully you too!
So, back again for 2025 we have a number of awesome trail-based events (some new ones too) on offer over a 3-day period starting Friday 14th and finishing Sunday 16th March 2025.
Alongside the ‘events’, we wanted to create a really cool line-up of other things that we know lots of people love. So expect amazing food, craft beer, coffee, on-site retail, live music, wellness offerings, inspirational and motivational speakers, a kid’s activity zone, and of course it wouldn’t be a festival without a party!
How can I be part of the festival?
It’s really easy to be a part of the Love Taupo Trail Festival, just come along and throw yourself into any (or all) of the 5 trail-based participation events on offer. To do it best you’d head along for the whole weekend (Fri-Sun) and immerse yourself in any of the offerings that appeal. There’s heaps to do beyond the participation events too. The event hub (based at the Hub ) will be a good place to be throughout the weekend. You can dive in deep and buy a festival pass, which will pout heaps of goodies into your little mits, or you can pick and choose the bits you want to do.
All ages and abilities welcome
A wide range of distance options and beautifully maintained trails mean there are course options for everyone.
No more plastic cups.
As trail runners and Taupō lovers we’re keen to do our part to protect our beautiful region and reduce the environmental impact of our events. As such we’re removed disposable cups from all aid stations. Please remember your reusable cup, hydration pack or water bottle to fill up! We’ll have collapsible silicone cups available at event base for $5
Medals for all finishers
All finishers of any event within the Taupo Trail Festival will receive a medal at the finish line
The Wi-fi’s not so good in the forest, but you’ll find a way better connection.
We couldn’t do it without these absolute legends!
It’s really simple, these events don’t happen without the commitment and support of a whole bunch of cool people, and organisations that share the vision of what we are trying to achieve. We are so grateful to those who got on board, and believe, like we do, the benefits of getting people into the outdoors and nature - and for their support of Total Sport. Some of these partners have been with us for a very long time, and feel like family, and some are newbies. Please support them wherever you can, as their support enables us to do what we do, which means you get to do what you love to do - everyone wins!!
