Trail Challenge Waihi

Name: Trail Challenge Waihi
Address: Dickey Flat Adventure Camp, 111 Dickey Flat Road, Waikino, 3682, NZ
Telephone: +6494151535

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Experience some of the best trail running and walking in NZ!

Explore the rivers, swing bridges, tunnels, and waterfalls of the beautiful Karangahake Gorge, and immerse yourself in the areas rich mining heritage. The XTERRA Trail Challenge is the culmination of the popular XTERRA Auckland Trail Run / Walk series, a series of 7 events that have been held May - Sep this year in some of the best off-road locations in and around the greater Auckland region. The XTERRA Trail Challenge Waihi is open to off-road and trail enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and levels of "keenness'! Weather you have completed the full XTERRA series season and this is your final challenge of the year or it is your first time event, you are going to have a blast! Event Distance Options

Short course Run/Walk - 8.2km
Mid course Run/Walk - 13km
Long course Run/Walk - 20.5km
Marathon Run only - 43.5km

We've made it easy for you to gather the entire gang, irrespective of varying fitness and age levels, and head out of the city for an action-packed family outing. The Short, Mid and Long courses are available as walks too, so one event you may get to stretch out in the long or marathon while your partner takes a wee whipper snapper or two around the mid or short course.

07/10/2026

The 13km Trail Run/Walk Course really has it all— native bush, epic gorge and valley views, swing-bridges, tunnels, and mining relics waiting to be discovered!

05/10/2026

Experience the unique challenge of the Half Marathon ⛰
Enjoy stunning gorge views, historic mining relics and beautiful swing brides. Then get a chance to stretch your legs as you make your way up and around Mt Karangahake to reach those summit views!

🗓️ Saturday 14 November
🌏 Karangahake Gorge, Waihi
🌐 www.trailchallengewaihi.co.nz

30/09/2026

Not for the faint hearted the 42.2km Marathon will reward those brave enough with all the adventure you could ask for.......Technical single trails, river crossings, swing bridges, dark tunnels and so much stoke!

25/09/2026

Make the most of your event weekend with our local specials💸
Want a discount on gin tasting? Or 20% off a recovery sauna session? Or happy hour wines?!

Check our growing list of local legends who are offering participant discounts all weekend! 🍸🍷🧖‍♀️🍔🥗

👉 www.trailchallengewaihi.co.nz/local-discounts

Kaimai Distillery Waikino Hotel Baask House

22/09/2026

Adventure awaits! Come make it a family day to remember 💚

🗓️ Saturday 14 November
🌏 Karangahake Gorge, Waihi
🌐 www.trailchallengewaihi.co.nz

16/09/2026

Which distance are you taking on in November?

42.2km Marathon – the ultimate trail adventure.
21km Half Marathon – a stunning challenge through the gorge
13km Trail Run / Walk– all the tunnels, all the bridges, all the fun!
8km Trail Run / Walk – the perfect challenge to start your trail adventures

27/08/2026

BECAUSE YOU CAN'T RUN ON VIBES ALONE....our Ultimate Waihi Weekend Escape includes a $150 PURE Sports Nutrition voucher to help keep you fuelled for your next adventure.

From race-day nutrition to your next big trail mission, PURE has you covered.

And this is only ONE part of the prize, imagine winning the ultimate Waihi weekend:

🏡 2 nights' accommodation for two in a Queen Room at Highland Lodge
🍴 $150 dining voucher for Down Thyme Restaurant
👟 $300 Merrell footwear voucher
🍋 $150 PURE Sports Nutrition voucher
🎁 Handmade running shoe pendant & necklace by Ginny McArthur Jewellery

🎟️ For your chance to win the entire Ultimate Waihi Weekend Escape — you need to be entered in Trail Challenge Waihi 2026 and complete the competition entry form.

👉 Find out more & enter: https://www.trailchallengewaihi.co.nz/competition

Competition entries close 30 August 2026.

26/08/2026

NEW TRAILS. NEW SHOES. NEW ADVENTURES.

There’s something pretty exciting about a fresh pair of trail shoes… especially when you’ve got some new trails waiting to be explored!

One lucky Trail Challenge Waihi entrant could win $300 to spend on Merrell NZ footwear — perfect for finding your next favourite pair for the trails, tracks and adventures ahead.

And because one prize is never quite enough, the Merrell voucher is just ONE part of our Ultimate Waihi Weekend Escape:

🏡 2 nights at Highland Lodge
🍽️ $150 Down Thyme voucher
🥾 $300 Merrell voucher
⚡ $150 PURE Sports Nutrition voucher
💎 Locally designed running shoe necklace

All you need to do is be entered in Trail Challenge Waihi 2026 and complete the competition entry form.

Competition closes 30 August 2026.

👉 https://www.trailchallengewaihi.co.nz/competition

25/08/2026

A LITTLE PIECE OF WAIHI TO TAKE HOME

Included our Ultimate Waihi Weekend Escape is a beautiful locally designed running shoe pendant and necklace, created by Waihi jeweller Ginny McArthur Jewellery.

A little nod to the reason you’re here — the trails, the adventure and the love of running. 👟

It’s the kind of keepsake that means a little more because it comes from the place where the adventure happened.

One lucky winner will receive:
🏡 2 nights' accommodation for two in a Queen Room at Highland Lodge
🍴 $150 dining voucher for Down Thyme Restaurant
👟 $300 Merrell footwear voucher
🍋 $150 PURE Sports Nutrition voucher
🎁 Handmade running shoe pendant & necklace by Ginny McArthur Jewellery

🎟️ For your chance to win the entire Ultimate Waihi Weekend Escape — you need to be entered in Trail Challenge Waihi 2026 and complete the competition entry form.
👉 Find out more & enter: https://www.trailchallengewaihi.co.nz/competition See less
Competition entries close 30 August 2026.

Merrell NZ PURE Sports Nutrition Outlook for Life Down Thyme Restaurant & Cafe

24/08/2026

BECAUSE EVERY GREAT TRAIL ADVENTURE DESERVES A GREAT MEAL

You’ve conquered the trails. Now it’s time to put your feet up and enjoy dinner! 🍽️

As part of our Ultimate Waihi Weekend Escape, you could win a $150 dining voucher for Down Thyme Restaurant & Cafe in Waihi.

So after a big day exploring the Karangahake Gorge, you can swap trail fuel for something a little more delicious.

This is just one piece of an epic prize package that also includes accommodation, Merrell footwear, PURE Sports Nutrition and a beautiful locally designed jewellery piece.

🏃‍♀️ Enter Trail Challenge Waihi 2026
🎟️ Complete the competition entry form
🎉 You could be enjoying the ultimate Waihi weekend on us!

Competition closes 30 August 2026.

👉 Find out more & enter: https://www.trailchallengewaihi.co.nz/competition

Address

Dickey Flat Adventure Camp, 111 Dickey Flat Road
Waikino
3682

Telephone

+6494151535

Website

https://www.trailchallengewaihi.co.nz/

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