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The Coppermine is a classic back country epic mountain bike race that takes place in Nelson, New Zealand

The Coppermine is a classic back country epic mountain bike race that takes place in Nelson, New Zealand, every year.

06/06/2026

You asked, we listened! After few years on hiatus, back in the ring for 2026, the infamous, the iconic - The Coppermine Epic.

Registrations are now open for those of you who love the challenge of racing this course, with its grunty climb up the Fringed hill “classic” firebreak followed by the beechy tech of Black diamond ridge.
And new for 26’ is the option to race the epic on an e bike. Dress up optional.

31/05/2026

Shoutout to an industry sponsor for coming on as the gold sponsor this year. Their support will help us create an even better event by providing neutral tech support for the riders at the event village and will have mega prize to give away to one lucky participant.

25/05/2026

Bonus style points for the copper colour theme going on here 👍 🍊🧡
Oh and we’ll be announcing some more categories and courses soon, watch this space…

11/05/2026

A lot has changed with the Coppermine over the years, call it evolution.
But something that hasn’t changed is the scenery (weather permitting 😅)
And the event will continue to evolve this year!

04/02/2026

The Coppermine trophies are now engraved with the 2025 title holders, who’s going to take them out this year and add their name to a slab of macrocarpa?

- Coppermine classic fastest overall female
- Coppermine classic fastest overall male
- Double Coppermine fastest overall
- Fastest overall descent

Thanks to for creating these trophies!

27/01/2026

2026 is here! Is it time to start training for the Coppermine again? …Or did you never stop…

Registrations are open for the next edition- September 26th 2026

26/11/2025

x Coppermine x 0.6L bottles available online or pickup in store.

16/11/2025

The Coppermine 2025 race was a time! Entries are open for the 2026 event- Coppermine Classic, Double Coppermine and E bike categories. With the fastest descent title, pump track race and more to be announced. September 26th - 2026.

https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/1815

Thanks to all the legendary volunteers, sponsors and partners for helping make it all happen.

Nelson City Council
Nelson Mountain Bike Club
Nelson Tasman
Hyperformance Hardware
Southern Approach
GU Energy New Zealand
Helicopters Nelson New Zealand
The Prince Albert Backpackers and Bar
Maitai Whare Iti
Solander Gourmet Seafood
Abbott Insurance Brokers
MTF Finance Richmond
Gravity Nelson
Worralls

10/11/2025

Rego is open for the next Coppermine! September 26th 2026

Early bird pricing for the 2026 race is available now at 30% off until Feb 9th

https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/1815

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02/11/2025

The Coppermine 2026 event date will be announced soon! Watch this space for the news and discounted early bird entries. We will be building on a successful 2025 event to make an even more epic festival of mountain biking here in Nelson, NZ

Address

140 Bridge Street
Nelson
7010

Website

http://www.coppermine.co.nz/, https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/1815

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