A refreshing take on an endurance event.
Returning 13 June 2026 in Taupō, Pillar to Pou invites solo runners, walkers, and teams of 2–6 to complete as many 7.3km lakefront laps as they can in six hours - Pillar to Pou and back again.
18/06/2026
More moments from our mighty movers 🧡
Just shy of 200 young chargers took on the Pillar to Pou Kids event — tackling a quarter, half, or full 7.3km Pillar to Pou loop.
A stream of orange along the Taupō lakefront, big smiles, proud whānau, and finisher medals earned the best way possible — by getting out there and giving it a crack.
16/06/2026
Michael Voss thought he was done at 11 laps. MC Jason Herriman and the crowd had other ideas—the montage that ensued!
One more lap. 12 laps total. 87.6km in just under six hours. His second lap—fastest male lap of the day in 22.01.
Pillar to Pou—also for those who came to fly.
When the gates opened. Pillar to Pou 2026.
14/06/2026
William Waiirua opened the gates. 1,200 of you ran through them.
Pillar to Pou 2026—delivered.
14/06/2026
From Pillar to Pou — and back again.
Pillar to Pou 2026, delivered 🧡
The future of Pillar to Pou is already moving.
A view from above 🧡
12/06/2026
Little legs. Big hearts.
The first to hit the start line at Pillar to Pou 2026.
This afternoon, close to 200 kids took to the Taupō lakefront, showing up, giving it a go, and earning their finisher medal.
A pretty special way to start the weekend 🧡
📷 : Alisha Lovrich 🇳🇿
10/06/2026
PILLAR TO POU 2026 IS SOLD OUT.
Just two years in, we’ve tripled in size, and now are officially sold out.
Thank you for backing what we’re building on the Taupō lakefront. We can’t wait to see you at registration at the Two Mile Bay Sailing Club (Thursday 3–6pm, Friday 3–8pm & Saturday 8–9:30am), and then on event day.
Rochelle, Torben & Jan Landl
Two Mile Bay
10/06/2026
You’ve spent the day chasing laps. Finish it by chasing a sweat.
will be joining us with their 15-person wood-fired sauna — Pillar to Pou, Saturday 13 June, 9am until late.
Not included in your entry, but a pretty good way to finish. Hot sauna. Cold plunge?
$15 for 30 minutes. $25 for an hour. Spaces are limited.
Book via or text 022 517 2071