XTERRA Wellington Festival, an offroad festival packed full of goodness on and off the trails. A completely unique, off-road duathlon, mountain bike and trail running experience with spectacular views, "the best downhill of any XTERRA on the planet" and true Kiwi hospitality to make you feel right at home. Wellington is known for its hills, breathtaking views and rugged coastlines. This makes for one incredible XTERRA.
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Course Grading:
EASY
INTERMEDIATE
DIFFICULT
BIKE 31K
RUN 10K
Duathlon
Individual
February 28, 2026
RUN 21K
Trail Half Marathon
21K
February 28, 2026
RUN 42K
Trail Marathon
42K
February 28, 2026
BIKE 31K
MTB - Long Course
31K
February 28, 2026
RUN 14K
14K Trail Run
Open to All Ages
February 28, 2026
RUN 6K
6K Trail Run
Open to All Ages
February 28, 2026
BIKE
MTB - Short Course
14Km
February 28, 2026
Activities
Schedule
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Sat 2026.02.28
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TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
06:55
START - Trail Marathon Wave 1
Ramaroa Rooms
07:55
START - Trail Marathon Wave 2
Ramaroa Rooms
Accommodation
Camp & Cabin
Paekakariki Holiday Park
Quote XTERRA for discount! Paekakariki Holiday Park, 40 min N of Wellington by Kapiti Coast Beach. 180 sites, cabins, lodge. Find your perfect race accommodation.
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Cabins
Kapiticoast
Stay amongst the trees in a handcrafted cabin, listen to the waves crash as you sleep in a beach side bach or get remote and glamp on Kapiti Island. Whether it’s a romantic getaway, a trip with friends, a break with the kids, or a corporate retreat, Kāpiti Coast has the style to suit your needs.
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House, Apartment
Bachecare
Choose your perfect holiday accommodation from the largest selection of pre-serviced holiday homes, baches, and apartments available for rent in New Zealand. Book instantly online with Bachcare's real-time availability.
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What is the best way to travel there?
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Looking for info on how to get here? It's easy as bro! Kāpiti is a 35 minute drive from Wellington City on the newly instated Transmission Gully. Or it's only 55 minutes by train. Just a hop skip and a jump really. You can fly direct from Auckland to Paraparaumu Airport, Air Chathams will sort you out with all the info you will need. Not in Auckland? Don't worry. Fly directly into Wellington Airport from all over the world. They have direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and more. But the best way to get here? Hire a car throw your bike on the roof and enjoy all that NZ has to offer.
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
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In the case of the event being cancelled for safety reasons or a natural disaster, entry fees will not be refunded or transferred.
All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable
Are there any age restrictions?
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For the XTERRA Individual and Team events you have to be 14 years of age or older on race day to compete.
For the 21km event you have to be 14 years of age or older on race day to compete.
For the 6km and 14km events there is no age requirement, but all kids under 10 years of age, must be accompanied by an adult.
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