Taupo Ultramarathon
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Taupo Ultramarathon
The Taupo Ultramarathon is an endurance trail event held on Saturday 17th October 2026 along the Great Lake Trail in the Taupō region of New Zealand. The route travels across a network of interconnected trails and includes sections over private land, offering lake views, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and native bush.
The event offers multiple distances to accommodate different levels of endurance experience. It includes individual and team options and is part of a wider event program with schedules, transport information, an athlete and spectator handbook, and course measurements. The 2026 edition is noted as the final year for the glass medal.
Event facilities and services reference spectator view points, pacers, merchandise, health and safety measures, and course support. The event acknowledges landowners, trail builders and community organisations that enable the route. It is listed as a qualifying event for certain international race series.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 100 km run
- 100 km team relay
- 70 km run
- 50 km run/walk
- 24 km run/walk