Taupo
· starts 6:00 AM
Taupō, New Zealand
Taupo is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Taupō, New Zealand. It was last run on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 6,562 ft (2,000 m). It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all. The field is about 200 runners.
There is one other upcoming 50-mile or 100K race in New Zealand. Taupo climbs about 106 ft a mile (20 m per km), flatter than 90% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
Questions about Taupo
When is Taupo 2026?
Taupo 2026 was on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM local time.
Where is Taupo?
Taupo is held in Taupō, New Zealand.
How long is Taupo?
Taupo is 62 miles (100 km).
How much elevation gain does Taupo have?
Taupo has 6,562 ft (2,000 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Taupo a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Taupo is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Taupo?
Taupo has open registration.
What is the weather usually like at Taupo?
Around Taupo's date, the day's high is typically about 56°F (13°C) and the low about 44°F (7°C), averaged over recent years.
How hilly is Taupo?
Taupo climbs about 106 ft a mile (20 m per km), flatter than 90% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in New Zealand?
The other upcoming 50-mile or 100K race in New Zealand is Tarawera by UTMB (February 13, 2027).
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- Tarawera by UTMB 102K · Feb 13, 2027
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- Tarawera by UTMB - T14 14K · Feb 14, 2027
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