Porirua Grand Traverse

Porirua Grand Traverse

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Whitireia Polytechnic, Porirua

Follow event Run/Walk Off Road/Trail Duathlon Multisport

The Porirua Grand Traverse on 12 April 2026 is a vibrant festival of fitness with an event for everyone.

From the 9km Fun Run/Walk, through to the full 58km Multisport and 48km Duathlon events, and the 10km Paddle, 30km Mountain Bike and 18km Mountain Run, there's a place for you on the start line.

The full multisport event has a paddle across Porirua Harbour into Pauatahanui and back, followed by a mountain bike course on a myriad of hidden trails around Porirua, and finally a mountain run over a mix of native bush tracks, private farm lands and hidden coastal beaches with views over Porirua and Cook Strait.

Organiser

MDJ Media & Events

Distances/Events

Trail Run/Walk:
9K Fun Run/Walk
18K Mountain Run

Duathlon:
28K MTB + 18K Mountain Run

Multisport:
12K Kayak + 28K MTB + 18K Mountain Run

MTB:
13K Fun Bike
28K

Paddle:
10K

Location map

Race HQ is Whitireia Polytechnic on Wi Neera Drive. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps, etc.

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