The Maunga to Moana Adventure, due to take place on the 12th of March 2022, has been postponed to 2023 due to Covid-19 restrictions. The new date is yet to be confirmed so stay tuned for further details. 

The Maunga to Moana Adventure is a hybrid Adventure race crossed with a multi sport event, designed for the military to test resilience, teamwork and leadership skills. It was run in secret for 3 years before being opened to the public officially in March 2019.

The M2M uses the famous Mt Hikurangi in Ruatoria as the backdrop for this unique race as the first hiking stage up to the sacred carvings of Maui. From there competitors race down Maunga Hikurangi to the transition point and make there way out the valley on bikes before finally ditching the bikes for running shoes passed Ruatoria. They then head down to the Tuparoa beach along old gravel roads which weave between river beds until they are greeted by the Pacific ocean. Maunga (Mountain) to Moana (Ocean).

Enjoy a unique race, with adventures, events and culture unlike any other event in New Zealand.