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The Craters Classic MTB Event showcases some of Taupō's best single tracks.

06/10/2026

ARATIATIA ADVENTURE — BRING A MATE FOR FREE!

We just love this ride! The Aratiatia Adventure is such an iconic part of Craters Classic and has been a favourite with riders for years and we know why!

You have a brilliant mix of scenery and trails and its a great for every rider. (especially those wanting a shorter distance but want to be part of the event)

Did you know that Mum, Dad or any caregiver can ride for free alongside their child if they want to support?

The Aratiatia Adventure is your chance to get amongst it, experience an awesome day on the bike and cross that Craters Classic finish line to get your medal.

And right now, one entry can get TWO of you there 🙌

Buy your Aratiatia Adventure entry during our BOGOF opening special and you’ll receive a complimentary entry for a friend or family member to join you in the same event.

⚠️ Already entered? Make sure your complimentary rider is registered before 15 October 2026.

📅 Saturday 17 April 2027
📍 Wairakei Resort - Taupō

T&Cs apply.
Enter here: www. cratersclassic.co.nz

30/09/2026

TWO WEEKS IN… AND TWO WEEKS TO GO!

Our Craters Classic 2027 Buy One Get One Free opening special is well underway but there’s still time to grab it.

Enter Craters Classic 2027 and you can bring a friend or family member along FREE in the same event category 🙌

Already entered but haven’t used your free entry yet? Don’t leave it sitting there!

Your complimentary rider must complete their registration using their BOGOF code before 15 October 2026. After that, unused codes expire.

Bring the crew. Choose your challenge. Make a weekend of it in Taupō. Support Bike Taupo!

📅 Craters Classic — 17th April 2027
📅 Nexus Financial Advisory Kids Craters — 16th April 2027

T&Cs apply.

See you there!

10/09/2026

Nexus Financial Advisory Kids Craters

Kids Craters is all about giving our younger riders their own Craters Classic experience!

With two course options, there’s something for younger riders finding their wheels and those ready to take on a bigger challenge.

Bring the bike. Bring the family. 💙🧡

📅 Friday 16 April 2027
📍 The Hub, Wairakei, Taupō
🚵 Short Course + Long Course
🏅 Finisher’s medal for every rider
Entries open 15 September

A huge thank you to Nexus Financial Advisory for getting behind Kids Craters and helping us create a pretty special afternoon for our youngest riders.

Nexus Financial Advisory- Nicole Drought & Co.

08/09/2026

7 DAYS TO GO!

Craters Classic 2027 entries open 15 September and our opening special is one you definitely don’t want to miss 👀

🔥 BUY ONE ENTRY, GET ONE FREE 🔥

Grab your riding mate, partner, family member or that friend who needs a little convincing… because for a limited time, one entry gets you two riders on the start line!

⏰ Set the reminder
📅 Entries open 15 September
🎟️ BOGOF available for a limited time or until the allocated entries are gone

7 days. Get ready.

03/09/2026

🚨 UNDER 16 AND TAKING ON THE BIGGER COURSES?

If you’re under 16 and want to enter the Pumice Pacer, The Classic or 3 Dam Loops, you’ll need a special entry code before you can register.

A parent or guardian simply needs to email us to request the code.
Email: [email protected]

🔥 Want to take advantage of our BOGOF offer?

Get your under-16 code sorted before entries open so you’re ready to go from day one!

📅 Entries open 15 September 2026
BOGOF is available until 15 October 2026 or until the allocated entries are gone.

Please note: This code requirement does not apply to Kids Craters or Aratiatia Adventure.

🚵 Kids Craters — Friday 16 April 2027
🚵 Craters Classic — Saturday 17 April 2027

www.cratersclassic.co.nz

We're nearly ready! Are you? 😀

01/09/2026

Online Entries OPEN in 2 weeks !

Have you got your ducks in a row? 🦆😂

Craters Classic 2027 is officially on, it's time to round up your riding mates and ducks, pick your event and get yourself entered.

This guy certainly looks ready to go. 😂🚵

Who’s joining us in April 2027?

Buy One Get One Free is on for a limited time only so don't be late this party!

April 16th & 17th 2027

31/08/2026

The Craters Classic website has had some love 🚵‍♀️🧡🫶

We wanted to create a better experience from the moment you start thinking about Craters Classic, making it easier to explore the events, find the ride that’s right for you and discover everything that makes this weekend so special.

A HUGE thank you to Amy at AJ Creative Studios for the creativity and support that has gone into the website. 🧡

Go have a look around 👇
www.cratersclassic.co.nz

28/08/2026

For the mate who somehow talked you into it.
For the climbs you questioned your life choices on. 😂
For the trails.
For the challenge.
For the medal. 🏅
For the finish-line hugs.
For the stories that get better every time you tell them.🤣
And for THAT feeling when you finally cross the finish line and realise…
YOU DID IT! 🙌
That’s Craters Classic.
Come chase that feeling with us in 2027 🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️
📅 Kids Craters — Friday 16 April 2027
📅 Craters Classic — Saturday 17 April 2027
🔥 Entries open 15 September 2026
And remember — every entry helps support the work of Bike Taupō, protecting, maintaining and growing the trails we all love to ride. ❤️
Who are you bringing to the start line in 2027? Tag them below 👇

20/08/2026

👕 CRATERS CLASSIC 2027 MERCH IS HERE!

Our 2027 Craters Classic merch has landed — featuring this year’s event names on the back and printed on premium AS Colour gear.

🔥 TEES + HOODIES AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER

But there’s one thing you need to know…

Hoodies are PRE-ORDER ONLY.
We won’t have hoodies available to purchase at the event, so if you want one, make sure you add it when you enter.

Entries open 15 September 2026 — grab your 2027 merch at the same time and you’ll have it waiting for you at registration.

Ride it. Wear it. Support the trails. 🤘

Every merch purchase helps support Bike Taupō and the trails we all love to ride.

📅 Entries open 15 September
👕 Tees available to order
🔥 Hoodies PRE-ORDER ONLY
🚵 Craters Classic | 16–17 April 2027

Address

Wairakei Drive
Taupo
3330

Website

http://Www.cratersclassic.co.nz/

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