Craters Trail Run/Walk

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Explore Craters MTB Park on Foot

21km, 12km, 6km and 1km Tiger Trails Kid’s dash

Step into a Trail Runner’s Paradise! For one weekend only, the legendary Craters MTB Park opens its trails to runners and walkers, offering a rare chance to explore this stunning, purpose-built mountain bike trail network on foot.

With distances for all adventure levels, choose from 21km, 12km, 6km, or the 1km Tiger Trails Kid’s Dash, perfect for the little trailblazers.

Whether you're chasing a challenge, seeking adventure, or simply looking to enjoy the trails at your own pace, this is your opportunity to be part of a unique, festival-style weekend.

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE AT 10AM THURSDAY 13TH MARCH

Missed online registration? No worries! You can still sign up in person at the festival. Simply head to the registration area at least 45 minutes before your event's start time to secure your spot.

  • Mark your calendar for an epic day on the trails!

  • Craters MTB Park, Taupo – This is the hub for all the action during the Taupo Trail Festival weekend!

    All Craters Trail Run events will start right here, giving you the chance to explore this stunning trail network on foot.

    • 21km run/walk start - 9:00am (briefing 8.45am)

    • 12km run/walk start - 9.45am (briefing 9.30am)

    • 6km run/walk start - 10.15am (briefing 10.00am)

    • 1km trail Tigers Kids Dash start - 12.30pm $15 (briefing 12.25pm)

    The Kids dash is not a timed event

    Prize giving - 1.30pm

  • Explore the course before event day! Find all the details on the 21km, 12km, 6km, and 1km courses, including key features and elevation profiles.

    Craters 21km Click here

    Craters 12km Click here

    Craters 6km Click here

    Craters Kids Dash Click here

Festival Schedule

START TIME FINISH TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
FRIDAY 14TH MARCH
4.00pm 7.00pm Registration Registration Marquee, Festival Site
4.00pm 9.30pm Sausage Sizzle/Retail Open Festival Site
4.00pm 9.30pm KidsZone Open Kidszone, Festival Site
4.00pm 9.30pm Wellness Zone Open Wellness Zone, Festival Site
5.30pm 9.30pm Festival Bar Festival Bar, Festival Site
6.00pm 9.00pm DJ Alexi The Main Stage, Festival Site
6.00pm 7.00pm Trail Colour Run Start Line, Festival Site
7.30pm 9.30pm Multi-Lap Night Run Start Line, Festival Site
9.30pm Multi-Lap Night Run Prize Giving The Main Stage, Festival Site
SATURDAY 15th MARCH
7.00am 4.00pm Registration Registration Marquee, Festival Site
7.00am 9.00pm Food Trucks/Retail Open Festival Site
7.00am 9:00pm Wellness Zone Open Wellness Zone, Festival Base
9.00am 2.00pm Craters Trail Run 21km Start Line, Festival Base
9.00am 2.00pm KidsZone Open KidsZone, Festival site
9.45am 2.00pm Craters Trail Run/Walk 12km Start Line, Festival Site
10.15am 2.00pm Craters Trail Run/Walk 6km Start Line, Festival Site
11.00am 9.00pm Festival Bar Open Festival Bar, Festival Site
12.45pm Craters Trail Tigers Kids Dash Start Line, Festival Site
1.00pm 7.00pm Live Entertainment The Main Stage, Festival Site
1.30pm Craters Trail Run Prizegiving The Main Stage, Festival Site
3.00pm 7.00pm Multi-Lap Mountain Bike Event Start Line, Festival Site
7.00pm 9.00pm DJ Alexi Main Stage, Festival Site
8.15pm Multi-Lap Mountain Bike Prize Giving Festival Site
SUNDAY 16TH MARCH
9.30am 11.00am Registration Registration Marquee, Spa Park
10.30am 11.00am Rogaine Briefing and Maps handed out Start Line, Spa Park
11.00am 1.00pm Rogaine Start Line, Spa Park
1.30pm Rogaine Prizeiving Spa Park

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!!