2026 Event Schedule

15 Apr

EVENT SCHEDULE

12:00PM -Kids Craters Registration Opens

DJ Alexi

Mr Whippy

Maple & Manuka Activities

ITM Sausage Sizzle (please bring cash for the BBQ)

Fun on the bikes at the Hub

1:45pm Kids Registration closes

1:45pm Kids Long course race briefing

2.00pm - Long course Starts

2:15 PM Kids Short course race briefing

2:30PM Short course starts

3:30 PM Kids Celebration

3:30 pm - Craters Classic Registration Opens Wairakei Resort - Karapiti Room

5:30 pm - Craters Classic Registration Closes Wairakei Resort - Karapiti Room

7:30am - Event Parking Opens (beside the BP)

7:30am - Craters Classic Registration Opens Wairakei Resort Karapiti Room.

7:30am - Food and Coffee all open.

9:00am -The BAYLEYS TAUPO Classic e-Bike Starts - Wairakei Resort South Lawn.

9:00am -The BAYLEYS TAUPO Classic Start - Wairakei Resort South Lawn (includes E-Bike Starts) EVERYONE TO SELF SEED

10:00am -The SPARK KING COUNTRY Pumice Pacer Start - Wairakei Resort South Lawn.

10:00am - Registration Closes

10:30am -The Aratiatia Adventure Start - Wairakei Resort South Lawn.

10:30am Wairakei Resort Bar is open

2:00pm - Prizegiving - Karapoti Room

3:00pm - Approx. Finish Time.

Bria Jackson