The Waikato 100

We regret to announce that the 2020 Waikato 100 Event has been CANCELLED.

If you have already entered we will happily refund your entry. To apply for a refund please email [email protected]

If you are still keen to take on the Mighty Waikato River our sister event the Cambridge to Hamilton paddle race is still running on September 27 2020 with a new race schedule to fit with current restrictions. Shorter distance but just as much paddling fun!

We hope to be back next year!

Are you keen for a challenge?

We are excited to announce we have teamed up with Cambridge to Hamilton paddle race to bring you the ULTIMATE WAIKATO RIVER CHALLENGE! Two chances to race, both event dates below.

Stay tuned on how you can become the ULTIMATE RIVER WARRIOR or WARRIORS....

Cambridge to Hamilton paddle race: 27 SEPTEMBER, Entries open now

Waikato 100: 31 OCTOBER 2020, Entries open 1st August

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MY WORD! You taniwha look awesome! Check out the images from the 2019 Waikato 100 on our Photos tab or www.waikato100.kiwi/gallery. More to come + some moving pictures too.

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What a fantastic day on the water! Epic work by all athletes involved in the race, with some challenging conditions to finish the race! Race results are online. Any questions or queries, flick me a message. Tu meke taniwha, tu meke!

2019 Waikato 100 Results - Simple Race Timing New Zealand 2019 Waikato 100 Results Posted on November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 by Simple Race Timing Click here for mobile friendly results Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in Kayak, Paddling / Rowing, Results and tagged paddling,...

We had a great event over the weekend. Thank you for your wonderful support of the Waikato 100.

I have an apology to make. For the end of the registration evening Friday I had organised a Maori representative to give a karakia. I forgot to ask him up at that time. If that wasn't bad enough, I then repeated the omission at the end of the event yesterday.

Just as bad, I didn't realise the err of my ways until today while driving to Auckland. I then contacted one of our cultural advisors to give an apology. He was very humble and said it was ok and not to worry.

However, it's not ok. The karakia is an important part of the Waikato 100: It is a plea to the spirit world for all who are involved with it be safe both physically and spiritually.

A huge thanks to our cultural advisors of the event. We will do better next year!

Rob Hamill

Trans Atlantic solo rower Isaac Giesen aka going strong before we told him to drop out due to head winds and time restrictions for safety!! He was not a happy man when we told him the news!!

Post capsize!

First waka ama 6 Turangawaewae at the 50km half way Rangiriri.

AND WE'RE OFF! You can follow the action on our tracking page. Kia kaha everyone.

Waikato 100 - 2019 - MAProgress a human powered endurance race down the Waikato River, from Hamilton to Elbow Landing

WOAH WOAH WEE WAH! And suddenly we are under a week before entries close! If you haven't already, sign yourself, or your slack mate up for this year's Waikato 100. Entries close 28th October 2200.