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.
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.
| START TIME | FINISH TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY 13TH MARCH | |||
| 4.00pm | 7.00pm | Registration | Registration Marquee, Festival Site |
| 4.00pm | 9.30pm | Sausage Sizzle / Retail Open | Festival Site |
| 4.00pm | 7.30pm | KidsZone Open | KidsZone, Festival Site |
| 4.00pm | 9.30pm | Wellness Zone Open | Wellness Zone, Festival Site |
| 5.30pm | 9.30pm | Festival Bar | Festival Bar, Festival Site |
| 6.00pm | 9.00pm | DJ Alexi | The Main Stage, Festival Site |
| 6.00pm | 7.00pm | Trail Colour Run | Start Line, Festival Site |
| SATURDAY 14TH MARCH | |||
| 7.00am | 4.00pm | Registration | Registration Marquee, Festival Site |
| 9.00am | 2.00pm | Food Trucks / Retail Open | 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 |
| 11.00am | 9.00pm | Festival Bar Open | Festival Bar, Festival Site |
| 12.45pm | Craters Trail Tigers Kids Dash | Start Line, Festival Site | |
| 11.00am | 9.00pm | Live Entertainment | The Main Stage, 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 |
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!!
