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Te Taumano Eke Paihikara Maunga
Whaka 100 MTB Marathon
All Ages
Range of ticket options available
Book Now
The toughest, most satisfying, one-day mtb marathon you’ll ever do. By combining endless single-track with relentless climbs and descents – you won’t know whether to cry with happiness or pain. You’ll most probably do both.
With world-class trails, riders, and event management all rolled into one event, there is no other race that compares to the Whaka 100 for mountain bikers that want to test themselves against the best.
Choose your challenge
Whatever your challenge, there is a distance for you. From the mighty Shimano 100km, crowd favourite Whaka 50km to fun family events to fill your weekend with the best riding, this is one to remember.
Whaka Miler | Shimano 100km | Whaka 50km | Stan’s 25km | That’s It 10km | Whaka Kid’s 5km
eBike categories available!
New Zealand’s annual Mtb meet up
Over 3,000 riders plus their supporters and fans descend onto Whaka 100 to ride, share stories and race each other. With three days of riding, expo, food and drink and all the things Rotorua has to offer, it’s a weekend you won’t want to miss out on.
