Sat 24 - Sun 25 January 2026 - UCI Oceania Continental Series at the Crocodile XC MTB Park
This is a big one! XC action all day Saturday and Sunday. There will be the U19, U23 and Elite UCI categories racing each day and there will also be age group races on both days for those who are not in those particular races. Whether you are racing or spectating, don't miss this one. More details to come on our website (www.singletrack.org.nz) and on the MTBNZ website and Facebook Pages as things are finalised. Stay tuned. Primary contact is Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz

Sat 31 January 2026 - Gold Trail MTB Ride - Shantytown, West Coast
A 40km ride from Shantytown to Moana (Lake Brunner). www.goldtrail.co.nz

13-14 February 2026 - Coast to Coast, www.coasttocoast.co.nz

Sat 7 March 2026 - Backyard Ultra MTB event - Hanmer Springs
Check out this brand new event, which may well be a world first! Taking the very popular running backyard ultra format and applying it to a MTB event. And what better location than Hanmer Springs! And what better team than the crew who have just recently organised a successful running backyard ultra in Hanmer Springs. Using a 10.5 km loop, riders do one lap every hour, starting on the hour, until there is only one rider left. How long can you go? What pace will you set? Slow and steady with minimal breaks, or a fast pace so you can put your feet up for a while before the next lap starts? This event format suits all riders as it is not about being the fastest rider - it is all about your endurance. All you have to do is keep knocking out those laps. Loads of information about how it all works, as well as the entry info etc, here... https://hanmerbackyardultra.co.nz/mtb See you there!

Sat 7 March 2026 - Motatapu, Wanaka
A 47km scenic ride from Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, to the historic and beautiful Arrowtown. This is your once a year opportunity to experience the breathtaking high country terrain and traverse the Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations. www.motatapu.com

7-8 March 2026 - Oceania XC Champs, Brisbane
oceaniacycling.org

Sun 15 March 2025 - Arapuke Classic - Arapuke MTB Park, Palmerston North
The Arapuke Classic is Manawatu MTB Club’s longest running XC race. Three courses (10, 18 or 36km) in the foothills of the stunning Tararua Range on the doorstep of Palmerston North. The courses are predominantly purpose-built singletrack with some epic downhill trails. www.arapukeclassic.co.nz

20-22 March 2026 - CyclingNZ XC National Champs - Rotorua,
www.cyclingnewzealand.nz

21 March 2026 - Le Race, www.lerace.co.nz

22 March 2026 - Geraldine Multi-Challenge - Geraldine
52, 32 and 18 km course options that utilise MTB singletrack, Orari River trails, quiet back country roads and local farmland. www.geraldinemultichallenge.co.nz

25-29 March 2026 - Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race - Rotorua
Ride. Relax. Repeat. NZ's biggest MTB stage race, riding the best singletrack the geothermal plateau has to offer. Blast the 35-60km stages in the morning, and chill and explore in the afternoons ready to do it all again the next day. Your ultimate stage race adventure. www.volcanicepic.co.nz

Sat 28 March 2026 - The Hanmer Hundy - Hanmer Springs
1, 2 or 4 laps of a 25km course around the Hanmer singletrack network. More info at stjamesmountainsports.co.nz

Sat 28 March 2026 - Epic - Lake Hawea
A very scenic course that does the full 125km circumference of Lake Hawea (also 95km option). www.lakehaweaepic.co.nz

Wed 8 April 2026 - Night racing round 1 - McLeans Island
Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com

Sat 11 April 2026 - The Mackenzie - Lake Tekapo
A lap of Lake Tekapo with 73 & 92km options, and 34 & 78km options for out and back courses. themackenzierace.com

Wed 15 April 2026 - Night racing round 2 - McLeans Island
Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com

CANCELLED - was to be Sat 18 April 2026 - Naseby 3&6 Hour Challenge - Naseby
A fantastic relay event, now in a much shorter format than the traditional 12-hour that it has been for the first 20 years. Start/finish area is at the Larchview Campground, Naseby. More details available at www.mountainbikingotago.co.nz.

Wed 22 April 2026 - Night racing round 3 - McLeans Island
Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com

Wed 29 April 2026 - Night racing round 4 - McLeans Island
Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com

2 May 2026 - Around Brunner www.aroundbrunner.co.nz

Sat 2 May 2026 - Frocks on Shocks Women's XC Relay - Marton
A women's only 3 hour relay event held at Tutaenui Reservior, Marton. https://frocks2026.lilregie.com/

Sun 3 May 2026 - Southern Cross Cyclocross Series - Red Zone, Christchurch
Fun event with both cyclocross and MTB categories. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

Wed 6 May 2026 - Night racing round 5 - McLeans Island
Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com

Wed 13 May 2026 - Night racing round 6 - McLeans Island
Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com

23 - 29 May 2026 - BC Bike Race - British Columbia, CANADA
While we don't list many international events on here, this is one that several Kiwis have headed overseas for in previous years. They say it is more then a race, its the best 7 days you've ever experienced on a mountainbike. It's a tour of the West Coast of Canada's beautiful state of British Columbia - the trails, the towns, the lifestyle. Epic (avg 50km/day) or Challenge (avg 30km/day) Courses are 70% singletrack. All the details are at www.bcbikerace.com

Sun 24 May 2026 - Southern Cross Cyclocross Series - Ferrymead, Christchurch
Fun event with both cyclocross and MTB categories. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

31 May 2026 - Highlander MTB Challenge by Whaka 100 - Rotorua
A journey you won't forget from the Whaka 100 team. The event, offering 10, 30 and 60km courses, aims to pack as much fun and flow into one event as possible without too much hard core. The perfect training event. Whether you’re a first timer or an experienced rider, their courses are packed with singletrack, surprises and scenery that will have you smiling from start to finish. www.highlandermtb.co.nz/

Sun 14 June 2026 - Southern Cross Cyclocross Series - Bottle Lake Hills, Christchurch
Fun event with both cyclocross and MTB categories. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

Sun 14 June 2026 - Bridge to Bridge North - North Canterbury
15km, 30km and 60km courses, finishing in Kaiapoi just by the Bridge on Raven Quay. Bike from the Waimak River Gorge bridge to Kaiapoi along 4WD, stopbanks and forestry tracks. www.bridgetobridge.co.nz

Sat 20 June 2026 - Mid Winter Solstice 4 & 8 hour relay - Southland
Solo and team categories. www.southlandmtbclub.co.nz




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