The Taniwha
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The Taniwha
The Taniwha takes place on the Waikato River Trails and showcases varied terrain including native bush, exotic forest, boardwalks over wetlands, single track, open reserves, geological formations, and lake and river views. The event base and finish are at Whakamaru Mi-Camp (Hirurangi Island, 1105 Ongaroto Road, Kinleith 3491). All course options finish at this location.
Parking is organised by vehicle type: 2WD parking at Dunham Reserve beside the MiCamp entrance, and 4WD parking across Ongaroto Road in a farmer’s paddock. Participants are asked to follow parking marshal instructions.
A free gear transfer service is provided. Small bags dropped at start lines are tagged with event numbers and moved to the Gear Tent at the finish for collection.
Event course options include:
- 43km Duathlon or MTB/E-Bike
- 42.2km Marathon run
- 22km Run or Walk
- 16km MTB/E-Bike or Run/Walk
- 7km Run or Walk
- Duathlon option of 32km MTB and 11km Run or Walk
The Taniwha is one of four events in the Roam Free Trail Series. Medals are awarded to all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
