Race Day 2026...

The 41st Gazley Skoda Karapoti Classic will be held on Saturday March 7th... Entries Open Soon.

Karapoti Culture...

Check out Karapoti's 40th Anniversary Video... Click Here.

Results 2025...

Results from the 40th anniversary are here... Click Here.

Race Day Report...

Nostalgia and no-nonsense winners highlight the 40th anniversary... Click Here.

History Page Updated...

Check out race records, sub-3hr club, life members, fastest 100, hall of fame and more after 2025... Click Here.

BioSecurity Controls...

Didymo and the new Freshwater Gold Clam are very real threats to NZ waterways. Please make sure your bikes are cleaned prior to race day and put them through the bio-security washes when you arrive at Karapoti Pk on race day prior to starting... Didymo Info Here / Gold Clam Info Here.

Don't Forget to Dress Up...

A Karapoti favourite and a chance for any rider to stand out. Past winners have included Darth Vader, fairies, Superman, Batman, devils, medieval warriors and wedding nuptials. The best dressed rider wins Ground Effect riding apparel.

Watch Out For The Worst Luck...

Share your tall tales of the race that got away. Could be a crash, could be major mechanicals, multiple punctures, whatever. Nominations to the event manager on race day before the 3:30pm prize giving.

2025 Merch Still Available...

Small amount of merch is still available. Be at Race Pack Pick Up or Race Day early to ensure you get your 40th anniversary collectables.

Are You Feeling Special...?

Calling the mtb underground - Single Speed, Uni-Cycles, Retro, Cyclo Cross or Gravel bikes and Tandems. You guys and gals have your own special categories at Karapoti...
50k Categories... Click Here.
20k Categories... Click Here.

E-Bikes Are All Go...

E-bikers are now included in both the 20k Challenge & 50k Classic.
50k E-bikers... Click Here.
20k E-bikers... Click Here.

Get A Team Together...!

Challenge your mates, colleagues, family or classmates. Karapoti has team categories in the 50k, 20k & Kids 5k...
50k Categories... Click Here.
20k Categories... Click Here.
Kids 5k Categories... Click Here.

Calling All Kids... 

Karapoti has something for you. The "Kids' 5k Klassic" is a perfect intro to mtn biking for primary school ages. But if you're keen for something more, the "20k Challenge" will give you a taste of the Karapoti experience.