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MTB racing from daylight to darkness.
📍 Taupō, NZ
👇 Race the Thriller

23/09/2026

ONLINE ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED

Entries for the BFA Taupō Day Night Thriller are officially closed online.

Still keen to get on the start line? You can register in person this Saturday at the Taupō Events Centre from 7am.

For everyone already registered, a final entrant email will be sent out today with all the important event information you need to know before race day. More information can also be found on our website.

See you Saturday at the Taupō Day Night Thriller!

22/09/2026

Giveaway Time! Win with HydraPak!

Thanks to HydraPak, we’re giving away a Contour 2L Hydration Resevoir — a great choice for keeping hydrated on the trails.

Designed to fit a wide range of packs, it features a secure, self-sealing bite valve for easy drinking, a stable low-profile design, and a detachable tube that makes filling and cleaning a breeze.

To enter:
Simply like this post and tag your riding buddy!

Winner drawn this Friday, 25 September.

18/09/2026

From humble beginnings more than 45 years ago, Jasco Distributing has grown into one of New Zealand’s leading independent cleaning and hygiene supply distributors — and we’re proud to have them behind the Taupō Day Night Thriller as our 3-Hour Grade Sponsor.

Built on the values of great value, strong relationships and quality service, Jasco has stayed true to the principles established by its founder more than four decades ago.

Those same values make Jasco a fantastic supporter of the Taupō Day Night Thriller.

We’re incredibly grateful to Jasco Distributing for getting behind our event and supporting the riders taking on the 3-Hour Grade.

17/09/2026

Entries Close Next Thursday!

The countdown is on for the BFA Taupō Day Night Thriller.

Online entries close at 9am Thursday 24 September. After that, your chance to lock in your spot online is gone.

Whether you’re taking on the 3hr, 6hr or 12hr challenge, racing solo or getting a team together, now is the time to enter.

A new track, an epic 6km loop and the challenge of riding into the night await.

Don’t leave it until the last minute. Get your entry sorted now and get ready to Light Up Your Ride at Taupō!

ENTER NOW: https://eventpromotions.co.nz/taupo-day-night-thriller/

15/09/2026

Based in Taupō, Lakeman Brewing Co is a local craft brewery passionate about brewing great b**r right here in the heart of the Central North Island. Their b**rs are made for good times, good company and making the most of life outdoors, making them a pretty perfect fit for a mountain bike event like the Taupō Day Night Thriller.

Lakeman Brewing Co is the naming rights partner of the 6-Hour Grade, backing riders as they take on the brand-new course around Spa Park.

Whether you're racing solo or part of a team, the 6-Hour Grade is all about pushing your limits, putting in the laps and seeing what you can achieve before the clock runs out.

We’re stoked to have a Taupō business like Lakeman Brewing Co behind the action.

6 hours. One course. How many laps can you get?

Enter now and take on the Lakeman Brewing 6-Hour Grade.

13/09/2026

We have a winner!

Congratulations Nicola Fox!

You’ve won a Ledlenser H15R Core Headlamp + Helmet Connecting Kit thanks to our mates at Ledlenser!

Get ready to light up the night at the Taupō Day Night Thriller!

Thanks to everyone who entered! Keep an eye on our social media channels. Our next giveaway goes live tomorrow!

12/09/2026

Standard Entry Pricing Ends Tomorrow!

The countdown is on for the BFA Taupō Day Night Thriller and if you’ve been thinking about taking on the challenge, now is the time to get registered.

Standard entry pricing ends tomorrow (Sunday 13th September) at 11:59pm!

Don’t leave it until the last minute and miss out on the current entry price.

👉 Get registered today and secure your place on the start line!

Guts or glory — the choice is yours. 💪

10/09/2026

Light Up Your Ride with Ledlenser at the Taupō Day Night Thriller.

As proud naming rights partner of the 12 hour grade, Ledlenser is here to make sure your night ride is as powerful and reliable as your daytime pushes. Their headlamps are engineered for mountain bikers who demand high-quality, high-performance lighting, and with a 7-year warranty when you register your light, you can ride with total confidence.

Check out their range here: https://ledlenser.co.nz/collections/headlamps

08/09/2026

Back to the Future!

This is the 2007 Taupō Day Night Thriller — a flashback to a time when the bikes and the gear were different, but the racing, the adventure and the good times were the same.

But here’s the question…

Who can you spot in this 2007 video? 👀

Is that you? A mate? Someone you haven’t seen on a bike in years? Or maybe you’re watching history in the making before you even had a bike of your own!

Tag someone you recognise, share it with your old riding crew and let’s see how many familiar faces we can uncover.

And then it’s time to bring the next generation into the story by entering the 2026 BFA Taupō Day Night Thriller! Who’s joining us for the next chapter?

07/09/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Want to light up your ride at the Taupō Day Night Thriller?

We’re giving away a Ledlenser H15R Core Headlamp + Helmet Connecting Kit Type H thanks to our friends at Ledlenser.

To enter:
* Like this post
* Follow our page
* Tag a mate you’d bring along

Winner drawn on Sunday 13th September.

Get ready to ride into the night at the Taupō Day Night Thriller!

Address

92 White Street
Rotorua
3010

Website

https://eventpromotions.co.nz/taupo-day-night-thriller/

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