| Secured your 2025 Motatapu entry ✔️ If you haven’t already, now’s the time to book your accommodation and transport! All Motatapu courses finish in beautiful Arrowtown but most start in different locations, here’s your first tip: Check your start location and start time. Head over to the event details page for more info for your event: Event Details. Arrowtown Home to the finish line for all events and the starting point for the Miners Trail & Junior Trail Run, Arrowtown is a true New Zealand gem. With its historic charm, quaint buildings, and beautiful nature trails, it’s the perfect place to soak in the race atmosphere. Don’t miss exploring Buckingham Street with its heritage buildings and tree-lined avenues of miners’ cottages. We offer transport options for Ultra, Marathon & Mountain Bike participants from Arrowtown to their start lines, you can view details and add to your entry booking here. Drive times;Arrowtown to Glendhu Bay: 1 hr 10 min drive Find accommodation in Arrowtown. Queenstown One of New Zealand’s top travel destinations, Queenstown offers stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountain ranges. If you’re flying in internationally, Queenstown is your closest airport. We offer transport for Marathon & Mountain Bike participants from Queenstown to their start lines, you can view details and add to your entry booking here. Drive times; Queenstown to Arrowtown: 20 min drive Queenstown to Glendhu Bay: 1 hr 30 min drive Find accommodation in Queenstown. Wānaka Situated at the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park, Wānaka is a picturesque town surrounded by alpine beauty—ideal for unwinding before or after your event. We offer transport for Ultra, Marathon & Mountain Bike participants from Wānaka to their start lines, you can view details and add to your entry booking here. Drive times; Wānaka to Glendhu Bay: 15 min driveWānaka to Arrowtown: 1 hr 15 min drive Find accommodation in Wānaka. Cromwell Nestled in Central Otago, Cromwell is known for its rugged mountains, rivers, and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Dunstan. Cromwell is a great option if you have your own transport. Drive times; Cromwell to Arrowtown: 40 min driveCromwell to Wānaka: 40 min driveCromwell to Glendhu Bay: 1 hr drive Find accommodation in Cromwell. Of course, we recommend staying for a few days to fully enjoy this stunning region. There are plenty of activities, adventures, and trails to explore, ensuring your Motatapu experience extends well beyond race day! |
| Transport Options To help ensure your day runs smoothly and so you can focus on your morning event preparation, take advantage of the many transport options we have on offer. All the transport offered has limited capacity, so please make sure you pre-book your transport early. Please note entry into the Trail Marathon entry includes a free shuttle bus from Wānaka to the Motatapu Station start line. This shuttle departs from Mount Aspiring College at 8:30am. |
| Calling all Young Artists! |
| We’re excited to announce the return of our medal design competition for this year’s Jennian Homes Junior Trail Run! If you have a budding artist aged 7 to 15, we invite them to unleash their creativity and submit a design for our finisher’s medal, which was featured last year! The winning design will again be showcased on the finisher medals for the Junior event. Plus, the lucky artist will receive a FREE entry for themselves and a friend! To get started, simply download the medal template, print it out, and let your young artist’s imagination run wild! Once the masterpiece is complete, email it to us at [email protected]. The competition closes on 20 November 2024. We can’t wait to see the incredible designs! |
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