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Arapuke Enduro
14 December 2025
Arapuke Enduro
14 December 2025 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Arapuke Enduro is Round 2 of the Wellington Enduro Series!!!!
Everyone is welcome whether it’s your first Enduro or you are riding to be the Wellington Enduro Series champ (the hard course counts towards Wellington Enduro Series points).
Not sure how an Enduro works or a bit tentative to enter a race? We’ve got you covered. Join the gang at the back of the pack and take all the time you need. A tail-end Charlie will sweep down and make sure no one overtakes you.
Want to participate as a Minder Rider for your child on the course? That’s cool. There is no cost to do that. Just choose “minder rider” when you enter. This option is only available for the Intermediate course.
The Intermediate course will have four stages of downhill fun. Be prepared for mostly Grade 3. There may be a Grade 4 thrown in but everything is rollable. Ready to send it on harder stuff? Then the Hard course is for you. It will have five stages of Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 trails. It will be hard.
You can change your course choice on race day!
Any questions? Email [email protected]
A low-key prize giving will be held at the Kahuterawa carpark after the race. All riders are in for awesome spot prizes.
You can change your course selection on the day!
After the race, refuel at the BBQ at the Kahuterawa carpark.
Timing
Rules & Course Details
Rules
- The Arapuke Enduro will be run under the general rules of the UCI and MTBNZ.
- All riders must wear a helmet that is correctly fitted. Full-face helmets are strongly recommended for ALL riders.
- All repairs must be made by the rider.
- Bike changes are not permitted.
- No headphones to be worn while racing.
- The Intermediate Course will have Grade 3 and 4 trails. Everything is rollable and has “B” lines.
- The Hard Course will include Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 trails.
- You can enter either Intermediate or Hard; you select this when you enter but you can change on race day.
- Courses and order can change; keep an eye out on social and LISTEN at the race briefing.
- Ebikers are allowed one bike and one battery per entrant. No extenders are permitted on large batteries. Small batteries may use an extender.
Passing Etiquette
- Please use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed.
- All riders share the same track; there will be a wide range of speed and skills.
- The rider in front has the right of way but must not unnecessarily impede a faster rider.
- A passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises and it is safe to pass.
Intermediate Course
Trails may be changed due to weather. This will be announced at the briefing. You must ride the trails in order. You may choose your own transitions/liaisons. Trail descriptions can be found here and on Trailforks.
Hard Course
Trails may be changed due to weather. This will be announced at the briefing. You must ride Raewyn’s Rampage first and you must finish with Mind the Gap, Humpty Jumpty and Kissing Rock. The other trails may be ridden in any order. You may choose your own liaisons/transitions. Trail descriptions can be found here and on Trailforks.
Entry Fees
Online entries close at 5pm on Friday 12 December.
Club Members – any NZMTB registered club
Non-Club Members
Grades
The Arapuke Enduro is part of the 2026 Wellington Enduro Race Series. Groups are based on competitor’s age on 31 December 2025.
Hard course points will count towards the Wellington Enduro Series points.
There will be male, female and gender diverse categories in each grade. *Under 13 riders in Hard Course will be accepted through application only will be graded in the Under 16. Please contact the race director on [email protected]
Hard
Intermediate
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