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Karapoti 2020
Saturday 29th February

35th Anniversary Event
& the first ever Leap Day Karapoti !

Every Finisher Wins A Medal !

Karapoti has signed ŠKODA as the new naming rights partner for the 35th Anniversary "Gazley ŠKODA Karapoti Classic"... More Here.

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Race Dates to 2025
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Welcome...

... To the 35th anniversary of the Southern Hemisphere's longest running mountain bike event!

Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10k north of Upper Hutt City, the Karapoti Classic is New Zealand's premier mountain bike event.

This old-school adventure ride combines a huge but achievable challenge with superb scenery and an awesome social scene.

With options ranging from the feature 50k  Classic to the 20k Challenge and the Kids' 5k Klassic, there's something for everyone.

Established in 1986, this is NZ's original mountain bike race and the one race on every mountain biker's wish list.

But don't take our word for it - enter now for the first ever Leap Day Karapoti. But be quick... Entries are limited to 1000 starters !

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