Barefoot XTrail Series - Awesome Akatarawas
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Barefoot XTrail Series - Awesome Akatarawas
The event is a one-day trail running meeting at Whareroa Farm, Paekākāriki on 06 October 2026, organised by Barefoot Events. The courses run anti-clockwise and combine mountain bike tracks, horse trails, open field running and bush with coastal views toward Kapiti Island.
Distances and elevation:
- Short Course: 7.3 km, 313 m ascent
- Medium Course: 12 km, 621 m ascent
- Long Course: 17 km, 900 m ascent
Course notes: The venue is described as the least technical in the series, with well-formed tracks and some easy climbs. Runners will use gravel roads, streams, MTB climbing tracks and bush tracks. The long course includes a notable climb called Misery Hill and sections of open grassland where runners should watch their ankles.
Logistics and entries: Registration opens 18 August 2026. Early and late entry pricing tiers are listed for each distance, with separate rates for under-18 participants and an event fee applied per participant. The event takes place at Whareroa Farm, 528 Highway 1, Paekākāriki, New Zealand, and is held in a Department of Conservation managed area.
Organiser: Barefoot Events Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
