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Karapoti is the Southern Hemisphere's longest-running mtn bike event. But don't take our word for it - enter now for New Zealand's favourite mountain bike race.

Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10k north of Upper Hutt City, the Karapoti Classic is New Zealand's premier mountain bike event. Combining a huge but achievable challenge with spectacular scenery and an awesome social scene, Karapoti is the event on every mountain biker's wish list. But be quick... Entries are limited to 1000 starters.

18/10/2026

It's great to have Gazley Skoda back for their seventh year as principal sponsor of the 2027 Gazley Skoda Karapoti Classic. Check them out at https://gazleyskoda.com/

Race day is 2027 is down for Saturday March 6th. Enter before Nov 2 to nab the early bird entry fee... https://karapoti.co.nz/

29/09/2026

Entries for the 2027 Gazley Skoda Karapoti are open!

Race day is March 6th. Enter by Nov 2nd to nab the Early Bird fees.

50k, 20k, Kids 5k... Grab a goal at NZ's oldest mtn bike event!

Go on, you know you wanna... https://karapoti.co.nz/entry-info/

01/04/2026

Where are all the Mountain Bikers for the Porirua Grand Traverse?

Come on folks, we organise these events to support our sport, so we'd love to see you on April 12... Pick your passion - 32k or 12k, all on the primo single track of Rangituhi and Spicer Forest.

Enter before April 6 to avoid the last minute fees... https://poriruagrandtraverse.co.nz/entry-info

24/03/2026

Don't let your hard earned Karapoti fitness slip away. The Porirua Grand Traverse is just around the corner...

Pick your passion... 32k mtn bike or 12k fun mtn bike on superb single track... or try something different. The 12k paddle, or 10k fun run, or 21k mtn run, or do it all in the multisport or duathlon.

Race day is April 12, but enter by April 6th to beat the Last Minute Fees... https://poriruagrandtraverse.co.nz/entry-info

19/03/2026

More History page updates... Check the updated "All-Time Fastest 100 Rides" following the 2026 Gazley Skoda Karapoti Classic...

2026 winner Matt Wilson slips in at the 7th fastest ever & 2nd placed Caleb Bottcher now has the 12th, 13th, 14th & 34th fastest times...https://karapoti.co.nz/storage/app/media/History/Fastest_100_Male%20Rides_2026.pdf

Among women, Gabby Buchanan & Mary-Ann Moller slip in as the 44th & 51st fastest women, while Mary-Ann's improvement came at the expense of sister Myra who slipped out of the top-100...https://karapoti.co.nz/storage/app/media/History/Fastest_100_Female%20Rides_2026.pdf

Or just go to the Karapoti history page for all updates following 2026... https://www.karapoti.co.nz/history

18/03/2026

Check out the updated Sub-3hr Club following the 2026 Gazley Skoda Karapoti Classic...

As of 2026 793 riders have broken 3hrs on 1758 occasions. 2026's tough conditions saw just 14 sub-3's and 6 new members, with one of them being womens winner Gabby Buchanan. Captaincy of the club is still held jointly by Jason McCarty and Wayne Hiscock at 27 sub-3's each.

For a full list of every Sub-3hr ride in Karapoti history, see our website history page... https://www.karapoti.co.nz/history

12/03/2026

Check out Karapoti's All-time Podium list following 2026's Gazley Skoda Karapoti Classic. A few new names & a few repeats...https://karapoti.co.nz/storage/app/media/History/All%20Time%20Placegetters%202026.pdf

11/03/2026

Despite tough course conditions, Karapoti 2026 saw a handful of new records. The standout was Sophie Hiscock smashing her own 14-18yr record while finishing first overall in the 20k Challenge. And the Pidcock brothers all winning their 5k age groups in record time.

Check out race record here...https://karapoti.co.nz/storage/app/media/History/Race%20Records_10.03.2026.pdf

10/03/2026

Have you checked out your race photos yet?... marathonphotos.live...

09/03/2026

Young riders dominated NZ's oldest mtb race in 2026. Race report here...https://karapoti.co.nz/storage/app/media/Post-race%202026_Media.pdf

Address

Karapoti Park, Akatarawa Road
Upper Hutt

Telephone

+64275244821

Website

http://www.karapoti.kiwi/

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