The Taniwha

The Taniwha

Saturday, 23 May 2026

Whakamaru Mi-Camp, Waikato

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The Taniwha is an iconic point to point trail run and mountain bike event on the Waikato River Trails on 23 May 2026.

The trails wind their way through all the faces of New Zealand’s natural beauty - native bush, exotic forest, historic landmarks, geological formations, open reserves, boardwalks over wetlands, and stunning single track - taking in expansive lake and river views throughout.

Choose from a 42.2km Marathon run or a 22km, 16km or 7km run/walk or mountain bike events.

Organiser

TotalSport

Distances/Events

Run/Walk:
7K
16K
22K
Marathon - run

Duathlon:
33K MTB + 11km Run/Walk

+ MTB events

Location map

Events start from various locations, and all finish at Whakamaru Mi-Camp. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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 28 August 2025.

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