Makara Peak South (of the) Park Enduro
The south side of Mākara Peak is an often undiscovered gem; views out over the rugged south coast, longer trails, and more adventure. On the 14th of March we’ll be shining a light on the best trails that you should be riding more. There will be a hard course (for Wellington Enduro Series points), an easier course, and a murder mystery…
Thanks for supporting Makara Peak Supporters!
Proceeds from the event will be donated to Mākara Peak Supporters to support them building and maintaining some of the most loved trails in Wellington, and to continue with their award-winner ecological restoration of the park. And it'll bank you a bunch of karma points!
Able to volunteer on the day?
If you’re able to help with running the event, we would be stoked to have you on the team. We’ll provide a great lunch, you’ll get a very bright vest, and bank a bunch of karma. The volunteer sign-up form is here. If you’ve got any questions about what’s involved, drop us a line at jono@wmtbc.org.nz.
Timetable
7:30 am-9am: Registration
9:15 am: Mandatory rider briefing
9:30 am: Race start
1:00 pm: Race finish
1:20 pm: Prizegiving
Registration
Pick up your timing chip from 7:30am-9am in the Makara Peak main carpark on South Karori Road.
Rider Briefing
Briefing is at 9:15am in the main carpark. This is mandatory for all riders. If you're not present at the briefing, we cannot let you race. The race starts in the carpark shortly after briefing.
Race Finish
The race finish is back in the main carpark with cutoff at 1:00 pm.
Prizegiving takes place in the carpark 30 minutes after the race finish.
Categories (Male/Female/Gender Diverse for each age group)
U10
U13
U16
U19
Open (19-29)
Masters 1 (30-39)
Masters 2 (40-49)
Masters 3 (50+)
E-Bike
E-Bike 40+
Race Stages
You will have 3 hours to ride all tracks in your class (Intermediate or Advanced) in any order, after which a time penalty applies. You can also repeat any stages to improve your overall time, provided you can do so within the 3 hour limit. If you repeat a stage, your fastest recorded time will be counted.
The course includes some of the best descending trails on the southern side of the park. As usual, there will be a Hard course (which will count towards Wellington Enduro Series Points), and an easier course. The hard course will be a mixture of grade 4 and 5 trails, and the easier course grade 3 trails. If you're looking to practice some trails, here’s where to head to.
Intermediate
Peak Flow
SWIGG
Lazy Fern
Advanced
Ridgeline - Ridgeline Extension
Livewires
Upper Leaping Lizard - Upper Supa Kānuka - Nikau
Leaping Lizard (original entrance from end of Upper Leaping Lizard singletrack)
WELLINGTON ENDURO SERIES POINTS
The Mākara Peak Enduro is part of the 2026 Wellington Enduro Series. Provided you're racing the Hard Course, points from this race will contribute to your overall WES ranking.
Parking
The Makara Peak carpark will be closed for the duration of the event.
During this time, the overflow carpark will be open. If parking in surrounding Karori, please be courteous to the residents. Preferably ride to the event or carpool if possible.
Online prices
Trails Wellington/WMTBC Members – $35
Revolve, PNP & MMBC Club Members – $35
General Entry – Non-member – $60
Under 13s – $25
The WMTBC has a reciprocal arrangement with the MMBC, PNP and Revolve clubs, allowing discounted entry to this race if you are a member. Contact your club administration for the entry code.
If you aren't a Trails Wellington/WMTBC member already, CLICK HERE to join the Club and save on online registration.
Online registration closes Friday 14 February, 9pm.
On-the-day prices
Limited on-the-day entries are sometimes available. We appreciate if you can bring cash.
Member* – $60 cash
Non-member – $80 cash
*Valid memberships: Trails Wellington/WMTBC, Revolve, PNP & MMBC
If the event sells out in advance, there will be no on the day entries. This has happened in most years, so book in advance!
What if the weather is bad?
In the event of conditions that pose an unnecessary risk to competitors, the organisers will make a decision whether or not to run the event on the day advertised, and best efforts will be made to notify registrants as early as possible.
Head over to the Facebook Event page for the latest updates.
Thanks to our supporters
Each year we’re amazed at the support that we get from our sponsors, and this year is no different. A massive thanks to Mud Cycles, Ground Effect Clothing, Vital and Mākara Peak Supporters. We couldn’t do it without them.