Craters Trail Run/Walk

Explore Craters MTB Park on Foot

21km, 12km, 6km and 1km Tiger Trails Kid’s dash

What to expect at Craters Trail Run

Step into a Trail Runner’s Paradise! We are so fortunate that over the Taupo Trail Festival weekend the legendary Craters MTB Park opens its trails to runners and walkers, offering a rare chance to explore this stunning, purpose-built mountain bike trail network on foot.

With distances for all adventure levels, choose from 21km, 12km, 6km, or the 1km Tiger Trails Kid’s Dash, perfect for the little trailblazers.

Whether you're chasing a challenge, seeking adventure, or simply looking to enjoy the trails at your own pace, this is your opportunity to be part of a unique, festival-style weekend.

Enter The Craters Trail Run
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Keen for more adventures?

The Craters Trail Run is one of four epic events in the Roam Free Trail Series.

Click here to discover the full series.

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Festival Schedule

Check out the full festival schedule below for the Craters Trail Run start times and location, plus all other event start times and festival happenings across the weekend.

Click on the distances here - 21km, 12km, 6km and Kids Dash to check out the course info and maps.

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We couldn’t do it without these absolute legends!

It’s really simple, these events don’t happen without the commitment and support of a whole bunch of cool people, and organisations that share the vision of what we are trying to achieve. We are so grateful to those who got on board, and believe, like we do, the benefits of getting people into the outdoors and nature - and for their support of Total Sport. Some of these partners have been with us for a very long time, and feel like family, and some are newbies. Please support them wherever you can, as their support enables us to do what we do, which means you get to do what you love to do - everyone wins!!

COME AND ENJOY THE FUN!

Brought to you by Total Sport

START TIME FINISH TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
FRIDAY 13TH MARCH
4.00pm 6.00pm Registration Registration Marquee, Festival Site
4.00pm 8.00pm Sausage Sizzle Festival Site
6.00pm 7.30pm Trail Colour Run Start Line, Festival Site
SATURDAY 14TH MARCH
7.00am 1.00pm Registration Registration Marquee, Festival Site
7.00am 9.00pm Wellness Zone Open Wellness Zone, Festival Base
9.00am 2.00pm Craters Trail Run 21km Start Line, Festival Base
9.00am 2.00pm KidsZone Open KidsZone, Festival Site
9.45am 2.00pm Craters Trail Run/Walk 12km Start Line, Festival Site
10.15am 2.00pm Craters Trail Run/Walk 6km Start Line, Festival Site
4.00pm 10.00pm Festival Bar Open Festival Bar, Festival Site
12.45pm Craters Trail Tigers Kids Dash Start Line, Festival Site
1.30pm Craters Trail Run Prizegiving The Main Stage, Festival Site
6.00pm 9.00pm Corporate Multi-Lap Night Run Event Start Line, Festival Site
9.00pm Corporate Multi-Lap Night Run Event Prizegiving Main Stage, Festival Site
6.00pm 9.00pm DJ Alexi Main Stage, Festival Site