Try Off Road Taupō 2026

Try Off Road Taupō is an off-road race series in Taupō, New Zealand, centered on the Waikato River and the trails near Lake Taupō. The primary multisport race is an off-road triathlon featuring a 1.6 km river swim, a 32 km mountain bike leg, and a 10 km trail run. The event also offers standalone 50 km, 26 km, and 10 km trail runs, along with a Kids Dash 'n' Slide. The courses incorporate river sections, bush tracks, lake-edge trails, forest paths, and open trail sections, emphasizing off-road variety over road speed. The 50 km run is the longest distance, the 26 km provides manageable climbs and flowing trails, and the 10 km is suitable for novice trail runners. Walkers are welcome in the 26 km and 10 km categories; they start after the runners and are scored separately. All events are cup-free, requiring participants to bring their own hydration. The finish area at Spa Park includes food vendors and is adjacent to a natural hot water stream.