Mini Kids Craters (6-7kms)

Early Bird: (opening to 1 November): $30

Standard Fee (1 November to 31 March): $35

Kids Craters (12kms)

Early Bird: (opening to 1 November): $35

Standard Fee (1 November to 31 March): $40

Parent/caregivers ride FREE if riding alongside for support.

WHERE IS REGISTRATION?

Kids Craters registration will be held at The Hub on Wairakei Drive. Registration tent will be up in The Hub carpark.

WHAT TIME IS REGISTRATION?

Registration opens Friday 17 April at 12:00pm.

REGISTRATION CUT OFF TIMES

Registration closes Friday 17 April at 1:30pm.

DO I NEED TO REGISTER IF I AM RIDING WITH MY CHILD?

Parents do not need to register when riding with their child.

Registration is also where you will receive your goodie bag and race plate as well as have the opportunity to purchase some merch!

For this event, we do not have a minimum age, but the maximum age is 15 years old.

The start and finish is located at The Hub carpark, off Wairakei Drive. The start will be in waves; this event is NOT timed.

You will need to be at the start line in plenty of time. We recommend at least 15 minutes before your course start time to hear your safety briefing.

First waves for the long course start at 2:00pm.

First waves for the short course start at 2:30pm.

At Kids Craters, all children will receive a finisher’s medal on completion of the race.

Hang around after the last finishers cross the line, and we will do the prizegiving on the lawn. This is where we announce our big giveaways from our sponsors and spot prizes.

There will be plenty of parking available at Kids Craters with access from Wairakei Drive, Karetoto Drive and Huka Falls Road. Please see the map below for a visual of this.

At Kids Craters we will have a sausage sizzle going and Mr Whippy will be there with coffee and ice cream. Welcome to bring a picnic and make a day of it!

Parents and caregivers are welcome on the course either with a bike or on foot. Any child unsure if they will make the distance, must be accompanied by a support person. You do not need to be registered to support ride or walk the track with your child. If your intention is to support, you acknowledge that you are physically fit to participate in the event, and can confidently ride or walk the grade of tracks in your chosen course.

If your child is looking for something more challenging, you might like to try The Aratiatia Adventure or the Craters Classic mid course.

Minimum age for the Aratiatia Adventure is 8 years old, and the minimum age for the Pumice Pacer and Classic is 16 years old.

Kids discount for Aratiatia Adventure: All children 15 and under will receive a $25 discount in the Aratiatia Adventure. This will be applied automatically when registering online.