Barefoot XTrail Series - Awesome Akatarawas
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About the race
Barefoot XTRAIL presents the Wellington XTRAIL Spring Series event at Whareroa Farm, Paekākāriki, on 4 October 2026. The venue uses DOC-managed land and combines mountain-bike tracks, horse trails, open fields and bush, with views toward Kapiti Island. The organiser is Barefoot Events and the location is Whareroa Farm, 528 Highway 1, Paekākāriki.
There are three course options with indicated distances and total ascent:
- Short Course: 7.3 km, 313 m ascent
- Medium Course: 12 km, 621 m ascent
- Long Course: 17 km, 900 m ascent
All courses run anti-clockwise and follow a mix of gravel road, stream crossings, MTB climbing tracks and well-formed bush tracks. The Short Course features one easy climb and a finishing bush section. The Medium Course includes one solid hill, open field sections and connections via Campbell’s Mill Road and Bridal Path. The Long Course includes an extended climb named Misery Hill, open grassland descents, and sustained climbs connecting to established downhill and tramper tracks. The venue is described as relatively low in technical difficulty compared with other Barefoot XTRAIL sites, with some exposed open-field sections where caution is advised.
Registration details and standard entry fees are listed by the organiser. The event is scheduled as an offline, in-person trail running event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
