Haere mai! Welcome to the Whaka100 MTB Marathon, New Zealand's premier MTB event with some of the best trails in the world! You’ll most probably do both.
The Whaka100 is the best and toughest MTB marathon in the Southern Hemisphere and is a fantastic achievement to complete.
By combining endless single-track with relentless climbs and descents – you won’t know whether to cry with happiness or pain. With world-class trails, riders, and event management all rolled into one event there is no other race that compares to the Whaka 100 for mountain bi
30/08/2026
Whaka100 co-owner Belinda Farmer reflects on 20 years of New Zealand's Premier MTB Marathon, the people behind the event, and how a bold vision became one of Southern Heisphere's iconic mountain biking weekends.
It's a story about believing in an idea, backing your community, and building something that riders now call their annual gathering.
👉 Read the full story: whaka100.co.nz/news/twenty-years-of-believing
29/08/2026
Our Community Partner Holland Beckett has asked us to give a big shout out to the Whaka volunteers! The Whaka 100 would not be the epic event it is without the mahi and countless volunteer hours, and Hobec are proud to support and recognise the massive contributions by hundreds of volunteers and ensure a memorable event for everyone.
If you are thinking about volunteering, learn more here whaka100.co.nz/volunteer or drop us a DM for more info 🤙
The Rotorua Mountain Bike Club First Response Unit (RMTBC FRU) has purchased a new Ferno 71 Single piece Basket Stretcher to replace the original one. Funds used to purchase this essential item have come from donations made by competitors entering the Whaka 100 2026. Thank you to the competitors for choosing to donate to the FRU. Your donation has been put to good use.
WHERE MOUNTAIN BIKE MEMORIES BEGIN 🥳 Whaka100 Kids Ride is all about fun, confidence and big smiles, giving young riders the chance to experience the excitement of New Zealand's Premier MTB Marathon.
Along the way they'll be cheered on by some of New Zealand's top professional riders, riding beside them, encouraging them and celebrating every kilometre.
👉 Enter the Kids Ride today: whaka100.co.nz/5km-kids
26/08/2026
⛽ The final weekly fuel draws are here.
There are only a couple of Fridays left to win a $100 Waitomo Fuel Voucher. Enter Whaka100 before Friday and you'll go in the draw.
And remember... Every entrant also goes in the draw to win the $1,000 Waitomo Fuel Voucher on 18 September.
Fuel your journey.
We'll see you in Rotorua.
You can not just turn up on event day and hope for the best
22/08/2026
Thinking about the Giant Miler, think fast as there are only 3 spots left to enter 😱
Enter Now at www.whaka100.co.nz/miler
In just 10 weeks, over 3,000 riders will take on Rotorua for New Zealand’s Premier MTB Marathon 🚵♂️
Who are you riding with this year? Tag your crew 👇
Already entered? Drop a 🔥 in the comment
Still thinking about it? What’s holding you back?
19/08/2026
EARN EVERY DESCENT, The climbs might make you work depending on your distance of choice!
Soakhole → 2km| 179m
Hill Road → 1.1km| 130m
Apumoana → 2km|192m
Direct Road → 2km|197m
Moerngi Road → 3km|241m
Lookout Road → 1.4km|134m
Pondy Elevator - Timewarp → 5.2km|370m 🤮
Lions Trail → 1km | 65m
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |