Established in 2024, the Taupō Trail Festival is a celebration of outdoor adventure, community, and the natural beauty of Taupō, New Zealand. The 2025 festival, taking place from March 14 to 16, offers participants a range of trail-based events suitable for various ages and abilities. Events include the Trail Colour Run, Night Run, Craters Trail Run (with distances of 6km, 12km, and 21km), Multi-Lap Mountain Bike, and Rogaine Adventure. The festival also emphasizes mental well-being through outdoor activities. Beyond the events, attendees can enjoy live music, food trucks, craft beer, wellness offerings, a kids' activity zone, and a vibrant festival atmosphere at the Craters Mountain Bike Park.
Races
Half Marathon
12km
6km
Race Date:
15 March, 2025
The Craters Trail Run 21 km event, organized by Total Sport as part of the Taupō Trail Festival on March 15, 2025, offers participants a challenging and scenic route through the Craters forest. Combining technical trails, gentle climbs, and stunning views, this race is ideal for seasoned runners looking for an immersive trail experience.
Race Date:
15 March, 2025
The 12 km race at the Craters Trail Run, organized by Total Sport on March 15, 2025, is a perfect mid-distance challenge through the beautiful Craters forest. With a mix of moderate elevation and scenic trails, this event caters to intermediate runners seeking an exciting race.
Race Date:
15 March, 2025
The Craters Trail Run 6 km, organized by Total Sport on March 15, 2025, is a beginner-friendly route through the stunning Craters forest. Designed for newcomers to trail running, this scenic course provides an enjoyable experience in a vibrant festival setting.
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FAQs
What is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
How long is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
Where does the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
How can I prepare for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The Craters Trail Run 21 km event, organized by Total Sport as part of the Taupō Trail Festival on March 15, 2025, offers participants a challenging and scenic route through the Craters forest. Combining technical trails, gentle climbs, and stunning views, this race is ideal for seasoned runners looking for an immersive trail experience.
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run is 21km long.
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run takes place in Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand.
Runna classifies the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The Craters Trail Run 21 km event, organized by Total Sport as part of the Taupō Trail Festival on March 15, 2025, offers participants a challenging and scenic route through the Craters forest. Combining technical trails, gentle climbs, and stunning views, this race is ideal for seasoned runners looking for an immersive trail experience.
How long is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run is 21km long.
Where does the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run take place?
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run takes place in Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand.
What is the elevation gain of the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
Runna classifies the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
How long is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
Where does the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
How can I prepare for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The 12 km race at the Craters Trail Run, organized by Total Sport on March 15, 2025, is a perfect mid-distance challenge through the beautiful Craters forest. With a mix of moderate elevation and scenic trails, this event caters to intermediate runners seeking an exciting race.
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run is 12km long.
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run takes place in Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand.
Runna classifies the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The 12 km race at the Craters Trail Run, organized by Total Sport on March 15, 2025, is a perfect mid-distance challenge through the beautiful Craters forest. With a mix of moderate elevation and scenic trails, this event caters to intermediate runners seeking an exciting race.
How long is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run is 12km long.
Where does the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run take place?
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run takes place in Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand.
What is the elevation gain of the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
Runna classifies the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
How long is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
Where does the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
How can I prepare for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The Craters Trail Run 6 km, organized by Total Sport on March 15, 2025, is a beginner-friendly route through the stunning Craters forest. Designed for newcomers to trail running, this scenic course provides an enjoyable experience in a vibrant festival setting.
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run is 6km long.
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run takes place in Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand.
Runna classifies the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The Craters Trail Run 6 km, organized by Total Sport on March 15, 2025, is a beginner-friendly route through the stunning Craters forest. Designed for newcomers to trail running, this scenic course provides an enjoyable experience in a vibrant festival setting.
How long is the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run is 6km long.
Where does the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run take place?
The Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run takes place in Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand.
What is the elevation gain of the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
Runna classifies the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Taupō Trail Festival & Craters Trail Run?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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