The Hits Waitomo Trail Run

Saturday 12 April 2025

The Waitomo Trail Run will return on April 12th 2025. Check back soon for registration information.

For 2023's trail run results, click here

Experience Waitomo like you never have before! Walkers, runners and children of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join this underground, overground adventure through caves, native bush, canyons and farmland. Choose from 6, 11, 21 or 35km and experience breathtaking scenery as you run through the landscape Sir Peter Jackson described as “… way too pretty for The Hobbit“.

2023 Event

2022 Photos

Important Information

Trail Run Event Information

Pre Race Day Registration is available between 4.00pm to 8.00pm from the Waitomo Homestead (584 State Highway 3, Waitomo 3977)

Trail Run Course Information

Runners and walkers will pass through the legendary Waitomo tunnel, across karst-studded farm landscapes, lush DOC reserves and through canyons...

Registration & Race Day Schedule

Here are information about Registration & Race Day Schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

All you should need to know about the Waitomo Trail Run (and a little more). The multiple distances and difficulty levels caters for all walks...

Driving times to Waitomo

Waitomo is situated within easy reach of the North Island of New Zealand's main centres.

Spectator Information

Please be aware that spectators are not permitted on the runners’ shuttle buses. There are a few places to see and support your runner or walker...

Trail Run Results

Provisional and final results for the Waitomo Trail Run. Results will be available the day following the event.

Participant Rules

It is important for each entrant to recognize the potential physical and mental stresses, which may evolve from participation in this run.

Refunds, Transfers and Withdrawals

Rules and terms and conditions relating to refunds and transfers for the Waitomo Trail Run.

Tips and Tricks

A Guide to the Trail Running Gear You Actually Need

Remember that time someone said to you running is great because it’s free and then you laughed and laughed and laughed (and then cried a little...

Stubbs Farm - A Legacy of Conservation

When my great-grandparents and grandfather arrived at Te Kuiti in 1914, much of the farmable land had already been felled and burnt. I have seen...

Ten Tips For Hiking Waitomo With Your Kids

It can be hard to keep young children entertained on a hike. Well, it can be hard to keep young children entertained anywhere, really. Hiking with...

Eight Must See Things Do at Waitomo

Congratulations! You are taking part in a stunning race in a phenomenal part of the world. Whilst you are going to run and walk through some of...

New Zealand Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

Waitomo Trail Run – New Zealand like you’ve never seen it before Glowworm caves, beautiful canyons, karst-studded landscapes, stunning New Zealand...

What The Heck Is A Seam-sealed Jacket Anyway?

You know those people who throw around the word “literally” all the time when they literally don’t mean to say literally at all?

Other

News and Media Enquiries

A large team of journalists, photographers and videographers from New Zealand will cover the event annually. This page contains resources to help...

Thank You

Kia ora and thank you to the all the partners and sponsors who have helped make this event possible including the volunteers from the Waitomo community...