Saturday, November 14, 2026
· In 2 weeks
Distance
Terrain
Difficulty
The longest option on the programme and the only one that is run only, with no walking category offered.
Old railway tunnels to run through
Relics from the gold mining age
Climbs up Mt Karangahake
Pristine native bush
Flat and fast riverside trails in the Karangahake Gorge
Start / Finish
Dickey Flat Campsite, Karangahake Gorge, Waikato
Dickey Flat Campsite, Karangahake Gorge, Waikato
Race Day
What to bring
Cup or water bottle for refilling at aid stations (cup-free event)
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
Yes. The Short 8K, Mid 13K and Half 21K distances are all open to both runners and walkers. Only the Marathon 42K is run only.
The event base is Dickey Flat Campsite in the Karangahake Gorge, Waikato, on New Zealand's North Island.
Yes. Trail Challenge Waihi is the culmination of the Auckland Trail Run / Walk series, which visits a range of off-road locations around the greater Auckland region.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Karangahake Gorge (near Waihi), New Zealand
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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