Adventure, Nature, & Festival Vibes!
Friday 13th & Saturday 14th March 2026
Taupo Trail Festival Returns!
Two epic days of colour, energy, and adventure in the heart of Craters Forest!
We’re lighting things up Friday night with the Trail Colour Run, a burst of fun to kick off the festival vibes.
Then on Saturday, it’s all go with the Craters Trail Run (21km, 12km, 6km + Kids’ Dash) and the Corporate Team Night Run under the stars.
In between the action, soak up the festival atmosphere with live music, food trucks, wellness sessions, and a fun-filled kids zone.
It’s trail running, nature, and festival magic all in one unforgettable weekend!
How can I be part of the festival?
Getting involved in the Taupo Trail Festival is easy, just turn up and take part in any (or all) of the events on offer.
For the full experience, make a weekend of it (Fri-Sat) and soak up everything on offer. Beyond the events, there’s plenty happening at the festival hub, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
Go all in with a Festival Pass, packed with extras, or simply choose the activities that suit you best!
All welcome!
All ages and abilities are welcome! With a variety of distance options and beautifully maintained trails (thanks to our friends at Bike Taupo), there’s a course for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re new to the trails or a seasoned adventurer, the Taupo Trail Festival offers something for all levels. Come join us and experience the adventure
No more plastic cups!
As trail runners and Taupo 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 & trees for all finishers!
All finishers at the Taupo Trail Festival will be rewarded with a medal at the finish line, celebrating your achievement. Whether you're tackling your first trail or pushing your limits, we honor every participant’s effort with this special keepsake! We will also plant 1 native tree for every pair of shoes that hits the trails over the weekend!
“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 our values and the vision of what we try to achieve as a business. 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!!
