Motatapu Off-Road Event

Cromwell Transport Option 🚍

Planning your Motatapu 2027 adventure from Cromwell?

We’re exploring the possibility of offering a transport service from Cromwell to the start lines and from the finish line back to Cromwell to make your race-day logistics even easier.

If this is something you’d be interested in, we’d love to hear from you.

Email us at [email protected] with:
📍 Which event you’re entered in
🚍 Whether you’d need transport to the start line, transport back from the finish line, or both

If there’s enough interest, we’ll look to add this service.

Already confirmed transport options are available to view and book here:
https://motatapu.com/athlete-info/transport/

90% of Super Early spots are already gone! 🔥

The 15km Miners Trail is filling fast. Now is the time to lock in your place.

Explore the historic trails around Arrowtown, climb the iconic Tobin’s Track, take in incredible views across the Wakatipu Basin, and finish with the classic Motatapu experience in the heart of picturesque Arrowtown.

Winter is the perfect time to set a goal, start training, and give yourself something epic to look forward to.

🏃‍♀️ UDC Finance 15km Miners Trail
📅 Saturday 6 March 2027

Run it. Walk it. Love it.

Legend Awaits.

Transport bookings are now open for 2027.
Whether you’re getting to the start line or making your way home after your epic day, we have transport options available to make race-day logistics easy.
With limited capacity across services, we recommend booking early.
Check out transport options here - 👉 https://motatapu.com/athlete-info/transport/

Good news… you've got more time! 🙌
We got it wrong in our last comms, but it’s a win for you...Super Early pricing is available until 31 July 2026 (or until allocations sell out).
That said, don’t leave it too late. Some events have already sold out at Super Early rates!
🔥 Current availability:
🏃‍♀️ RAB 52km Ultra Run – SOLD OUT
🏃‍♀️ UDC Finance 15km Miners Trail – 90% sold
🏃‍♀️ 42km Trail Marathon – 85% sold
🚵 Emerson’s 47km Mountain Bike – 55% sold
🏃‍♀️ Jennian Homes 4km Junior Trail Run – 50% sold
Winter is the perfect time to lock in a goal and give yourself something epic to train for.
6 March 2027
Run it. Walk it. Ride it.

Only 6 Super Early entries remaining for the .nz Ultra Run!

Take on 52km of epic high-country terrain, 3,000m of climbing, four major climbs, and some of the most spectacular views you'll find anywhere in New Zealand.

6 March 2027

👉 https://motatapu.com/events/ultra-run/

🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Global Running Day + World Bicycle Day

Today the world celebrates both running and riding and at Motatapu, we live it every year.

Two sports. One epic landscape.

From river crossings to high-country climbs, this is where runners and riders come together in the same incredible terrain.

It’s been a little while since race day and we haven’t shared much from behind the scenes. One of our key sponsors helping with operational support is Over The Top - The Helicopter Company. Thanks to the team for keeping everything running so smoothly in the mountains 🚁

UDC Finance Miners Trail 2026 age group course record breakers🏃‍♀️🏃
Congrats to these amazing athletes who created their own piece of Motatapu history and broke their age group course records!

Maia Flint - Female 19-29yrs - 1:23:45 hours. Also took home the overall female title for 2026!
Ava Hindrup - Female Junior 16-19yrs - 1:52:06 hours. We are very excited to watch this young runner at future events!
Robert Stewart - Male 70+yrs - 2:08:55 hours. Finishing in the top 75 male athletes overall!
Dympna Boland - Female 40-49yrs - 1:41:07 hours. Beat her own record from 2025 within seconds!

Impressive stuff out there by all! See you again in 2027💪
📸: FinisherPix

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible Motatapu Mums 💓

To the athlete mums, volunteer mums, support-crew mums, and behind-the-scenes legends. Thank you for everything you do.

We hope today includes good coffee, a sleep-in, and maybe even some peaceful trail time on foot or bike 😉

We just wanted to send a HUGE congrats to all of you super early bird entries who have signed up to join us on 6 March 2027!🎉

There’s nothing quite like it — the views, the challenge, the atmosphere… and the people who make it what it is. The Motatapu is a truly special place and we love being able to share it with you.

Thinking of joining us next summer? Get the best deal on your entry and sign up now! Super early bird spots are limited, and there's heaps of time to get your training plan going or get your mates booked in for an incredible weekend out together 🌄

Don’t wait too long — lock it in, start the countdown, and we’ll see you on the start line 💥