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
06/09/2026
100km, this is your year.
You've thought about it. Maybe for a couple of seasons. You've done one of the shorter distances, or you've watched mates come back grinning from ear to ear and thought, right, I could do that.
Iconic, demanding, and set on Rotorua’s world-renowned trails.
➡️ 101.5km
⬆️ 3032m
🥳 87% Trail
📅 Sunday 25 October
Enter the Shimano 100km now via whaka100.co.nz/100km and secure those prime ride memories.
05/09/2026
🏕️ Roll out of bed onto the trails 🌲
Waipa Camping is now open for Whaka100 bookings.
Only 200m from the finish line! Your Whaka 100 experience just got even better.
💰 $45 per night per site
📐 Site Size 10m x 8m
🚿 Toilets and Kiwi-Cash showers available
😍 Secret Spot Hot Tubs offering food, drinks, and a place to relax
During the Whaka 100 weekend camping is available for caravans, camper vans, tents and other self contained units from 9:00am Wednesday 21 October to Monday 26 October 5.00pm.
Camping is limited and always in high demand.
To book, email or call the friendly I-site team with your check-in and check-out dates.
📬 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Phone: 07 351 7348
More info via https://www.whaka100.co.nz/camping
Ross from Auckland, you little ripper, you've won this weeks $100 Waitomo Fuel Voucher draw.
The $1,000 fuel mega-draw is coming up in two weeks time on 18 September 🤑 🤑 🤑
Time to get off the 𓊐 and be entered in Whaka100 to win.
02/09/2026
🏁 THE BEST FEELING OF THE DAY 🏅 Every rider arrives differently.
02/09/2026
Whaka100 is the perfect excuse to stay a little longer in Rotorua.
Ride more trails.
Relax in the hot pools.
Grab breakfast with your riding crew.
Explore the lakes.
Discover why Rotorua is New Zealand's mountain bike capital 👉 rotoruanz.com/visit/plan-your-trip
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
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |