January 2026

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

February 2026

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

21-22 February 2026 - CyclingNZ XC National Champs - Rotorua,
www.cyclingnewzealand.nz

March 2026

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

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

April 2026

3 - 6 April 2026 = EASTER WEEKEND

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

May 2026

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

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

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December 2026

Sat 5 December 2026 - The Tombstone MTB Race - Hanmer Springs
It's back! A great course that utilises manhy of the fantastic Hanmer Springs trails, including the Tombstone track. 30 and 65km options.
www.hanmerevents.co.nz

www.singletrack.org.nz
Christchurch Singletrack Club
Canterbury cross-country mountain bike trailbuilding and events
craig@singletrack.org.nz

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