Trail Challenge Waihi

Trail Challenge Waihi

Dickey Flat Campsite, Karangahake Gorge

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The Trail Challenge Waihi is a popular annual trail run and walk held in the historic Karangahake Gorge, Waikato.

The next event date is to be confirmed.

The event is open to off-road and trail enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, with flat and fast riverside trails, glorious climbs up Mt Karangahake and through pristine native bush. Run or walk through old railway tunnels and past fascinating relics from the gold mining age.

It is the culmination of the popular Auckland Trail Run / Walk series held in some of the best off-road locations in and around the greater Auckland region.

This is a cup-free event - bring your own cup/water bottle for refilling at aid stations during the race.

Organiser

Trail Events NZ

Series

Auckland Trail Run & Walk Series
- Next in series (17 May 2026)

Distances/Events

Kids' 1K
Short: 8.2K - run/walk
Mid: 13.4K - run/walk
Half: 21K - run/walk
Marathon: 42K - run only

Location map

The event base is the Dickey Flat Campsite.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 20 November 2025.

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