The Taupo Ultramarathon is a 100km run across a network of interconnected trails alongside beautiful Lake Taupo. The 100km challenge is also open to teams. In addition, there are a number of additional entry options such as the 70km run as well as 50km and 24km run or walk.  

The 100km begins at Waihaha carpark on the Western shores of the lake and finishes at Whakaipo Bay. The course is 80% single trail with the remainder off-road / road and an elevation gain of 1,853m. 

The 70km ultra begins at Richardson’s farm on Hingarae Road and finishes at Whakaipo Bay. The course is 70% single trail and has an elevation gain of 1,269m.

The 50km run / walk event starts on Whangamata road at an airstrip which is on private land. Runners race along the airstrip, down some steep farmland before joining the Great Lakes Trails and W2K trail to the finish line at Whakaipo Bay. 

The 24km run/ walk event starts outside the Kinloch Hall on the Kinloch Domain and takes runners through the streets of Kinloch before joining the Great Lakes W2K trails to the finish line at Whakaipo Bay.