Rangitikei Adventure Race

Rangitikei Adventure Race

Saturday, 21 March 2026

Near Taihape, Manawatū

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The Rangitikei Adventure Race on 21 March 2026 is based around different sections of the Rangitikei River, near Taihape.

This race is run in a rogaine style format in teams of 2 - 4 people. Teams can collect as many or as few checkpoints as they want or are able to according to the team’s ability.

Disciplines include Mountain Biking on gravel roads and farm land, Trekking on a mixture of trails, streams, native bush and farmland, Navigation to the checkpoints using map and compass (no GPS) and Mystery activities revealed on the day.

Options include a 3hr and 6hr duathlon and a 12hr event with Packrafting/Rafting and duathlon options. The 12hr event will feature challenging off track navigation.

The premier event is the mixed team of 4 in the 12hr paddling event.

Series

Adventure1 NZ Series
- Next in series (11 to 12 April 2026)
- Previous in series (19 to 22 February 2026)

Distances/Events

Course options:
3 Hour Duathlon: MTB + trekking + navigation
6 Hour Duathlon: MTB + trekking + navigation
12 Hour Duathlon: MTB + trekking + navigation
12 Hour Paddling: MTB, trekking + packrafting + navigation

Location map

This event is based in the Taihape area.

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 18 June 2025.

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