Taupō Trail Festival
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Taupō Trail Festival
The Taupō Trail Festival is a multi-event outdoor festival held in Craters Forest that combines trail running, a night relay, and festival activities. The Craters Trail Run offers multiple course distances:
- 21 km
- 12 km
- 6 km
- Kids' Dash
The Team Multi Lap Night Run uses a 2.5 km lap course and runs to a three hour time limit. Teams of two to four people relay by tagging teammates after each lap; individuals may also enter. Team entries include two free drinks per person and a $50 food truck voucher. A DJ performs on course during the night event.
Festival amenities and features include live music, food trucks, a festival bar, and a kids zone. Trails are maintained with support from Bike Taupo. The event has removed disposable cups at aid stations; participants are asked to bring a reusable cup, hydration pack, or water bottle. Collapsible silicone cups will be available for purchase at event base.
All finishers receive a medal, and the organisers will plant one native tree for every pair of shoes on the trails over the weekend. The festival lists multiple supporting organisations and partners that assist with delivery of the events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
