Kinloch Offroad Challenge

Kinloch Offroad Challenge 21.1K

21.1K·177m gain·Kinloch, New Zealand
foresttrailhalf marathoncoastalloopbeginner friendly
Distance21.1K
Gain177m
Date5 Sep 2026

About This Race

A 21.1K mixed-terrain race, Kinloch, Waikato.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.

The course gains 177m over 21km, with the steepest section between km 27–km 27.

Location

Practical Info

Weather

Spring alpine conditions with potential for rapid weather changes

Nearest Airport

TUO - Taupō Airport

Accommodation

Kinloch offers various accommodation options in the Taupō region, with the race base at Kinloch Domain

Required Gear
  • long_sleeve_top
  • waterproof_jacket
  • beanie
  • gloves
  • survival_blanket

Best For

trail_beginnersrecreational_runnersmarathon_runners

Notable Features

The event features the new Otaketake Track and runs primarily on the scenic Great Lake Trail system. Notable highlights include passage by Kawakawa Bay, the historic Water Wheel along Whangamata Stream, and panoramic lake and mountain views throughout. The race emphasizes environmental responsibility with cup-free aid stations and celebrates New Zealand heritage with koru finisher medals.

Other Distances at This Event

5K

110m gain

A 5K mixed-terrain race, Kinloch, Waikato.

10K

52m gain

A 10K mixed-terrain race, Kinloch, Waikato.

42.2K

285m gain

The marathon features a complete loop around the new Otaketake Track, running primarily on the scenic Great Lake Trail system. Starting from Kinloch Domain, the course journeys past picturesque Kawakawa Bay and includes varied terrain from lakefront running to stream tracks, offering the full spectrum of the region's trail network with a 4-hour cutoff at the 21K mark.