The Goat Adventure Run

The Goat Adventure Run

Saturday, 17 January 2026

Tongariro National Park

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The Goat Adventure Run returns to Tongariro National Park on 17 January 2026 taking runners from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track.

The approximately 20km course has over 1000m of captivating vertical ascent through a whole bunch of amazing terrain, and is a demanding yet achievable run that is widely acclaimed as one of New Zealand's premier off road running events.

'The Kid' course, for ages 5 -16 years, follows a 3.2km trail in the Mangawhero Forest in Ohakune on an off-road track that loops around the forest.

Participants will experience stunning scenery ranging from ancient lava flows and scoria fields, mountain beech forest, tussock grasslands and alpine herb fields to cascading waterfalls, an alpine lake, boulder strewn rivers and amazing panoramic views.

Organiser

The Ohakune Events Charitable Trust

Distances/Events

The Kid (5-16 yrs): 3.2K / 2 mile
The Goat: ~ 20K

Location map

The event base is by the Powderhorn Chateau. The Goat start line is at the top of Bruce Road, Whakapapa. Refer to the event website for course maps and transport options.

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 10 April 2025.

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