Poronui Passage
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About the race
The Poronui Passage is an all-inclusive trail event held on Saturday 21st November 2026 at Poronui, a back-country station in the Taharua Valley on New Zealand’s North Island. The property sits in the foothills of the Kaimanawa Mountain Ranges and is about a 40 minute drive from Taupo. Entry is limited to 400 participants.
The event includes trail running, walking and mountain biking options across marked distances:
- 42 km Marathon Trail Run
- 21 km Half Marathon Trail Run or Walk
- 12 km Trail Run or Walk
- 50 km Mountain Bike or eBike
- 30 km Mountain Bike or eBike
Facilities and inclusions listed for participants include blankets and fires, gourmet post-event food, event apparel, barista coffee, medals, hot showers, free post-event massage, and alcoholic beverages at the finish. The site is described as a remote, scenic rural location on station land in the Kaimanawa foothills.
The description focuses on the event format, distances, participant limit, location and the on-site services provided as part of the all-inclusive arrangement. Information about routes or course profiles is not specified in the available text. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
