The Waitomo Trail Run
Experience Waitomo like you never have before!
Walkers, runners and children of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join this underground, overground adventure through caves, native bush, canyons and farmland.
Choose from 6, 11, 21 or 33km and experience breathtaking scenery as you run through the landscape Sir Peter Jackson described as “… way too pretty for The Hobbit“.
This trail is for runners and walkers have a good fitness level and are comfortable on bush tracks. Starting at Mangapohue natural tunnel, it takes an average of 6.5 hrs to exit at the Waitomo Glowworm Visitors Centre.
For ages 16+ with considerable trail running experience
Early Bird Entry till 10 Jan: $140 per person
This adventure starts at Mangapohue Natural Tunnel, through farmland and along DOC tracks that wind along the Marokopa River. The 21km finishes on Stubbs Farm and takes an average of 5.5 hrs.
Suitable for ages 13+ with prior trail running experience
Early Bird Entry till 10 Jan: $110 per person
This adventure starts and finishes on Stubbs Farm, Te Anga Road, taking about 2.5 hrs. There is an option to complete this as a 6km run or walk – if you are participating with younger family members or have a shorter run.
Suitable for ages 8 and above. Recommended 12 years of age.
Early Bird Entry till 10 Jan:
$65 per adult, $55 per child 14 and under
This trail starts inside the Ruakuri Caves and and takes you up the spiral staircase into Ruakuri Reserve. The course take an average of 1 hr, exiting via the Waitomo Trail.
Child friendly, 5 years or older (not in strollers). Children aged under 12 years should run with an adult at all times.
Early Bird Entry till 10 Jan:
$50 per adult, $40 per child 14 and under