3 DAM LOOPS
- NEW RACE ALERT -
3 DAM LOOPS - NEW RACE ALERT -
NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIERE MTB EVENT
CRATERS
CLASSIC 2027
Taupō, New Zealand
16 - 17 April 2027
The Craters Classic brings riders together for an unforgettable day of racing through one of New Zealand's premier mountain bike destinations. Every kilometre ridden helps support Bike Taupō's ongoing work maintaining and enhancing the Craters Mountain Bike Park trail network. Your race entry isn't just part of an incredible event; it's an investment in the trails you'll ride again and again.
Courses for
all ages.
5
Event options
30+
Years Running
Taupō, NZ
World-famous
Choose your course
Kids Craters
Fun races for kids of all abilities.
6km & 12km | Ages 5-16
Aratiatia Adventure
One iconic loop, endless scenery, thrilling finish.
15km | 300m Elev.
Pumice Pacer
Great climbs, flowing trails and rolling terrain.
35km | 650m Elev.
NEW 2027!
3 Dam Loops
A brand new challenge
for 2027.
55km | 300m Elev.
Craters Classic
The ultimate test of endurance.
55km | 1,100m Elev.
EPIC TRAILS
Ride through stunning native forests and world-class tracks around Taupō.
WELL SUPPORTED
Fully marked courses, aid stations, course marshals, and medical support.
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
A friendly, fully inclusive event for riders, supporters, volunteers and families.
MEMORABLE
Great vibes, finisher rewards, spot prizes and a weekend you will never forget!
So, what’s it going to be?
Visiting Taupō, New Zealand
The heart of Aotearoa New Zealand’s North Island, Taupō is a place of extraordinary natural beauty – a vast, sparkling lake, trout-filled rivers, ancient forests, steaming geothermal zones and towering snow-blanketed mountains. With welcoming resort towns, lakeside villages and world-class luxury lodges to stay in, adventure, discovery and wonder lie just outside every door.