Poronui Passage
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The Poronui Passage
The Poronui Passage is an all-inclusive trail event held on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Poronui, a back-country station in the Taharua Valley on New Zealand’s North Island. The venue lies in the foothills of the Kaimanawa Mountain Ranges and is about a 40 minute drive from Taupo. The field is limited to 400 entrants.
The event offers running, walking and mountain bike options with several distances:
- 42 km Marathon Trail Run
- 21 km Half Marathon Trail Run or Walk
- 12 km Trail Run or Walk
- 50 km Mountain Bike or eBike
- 30 km Mountain Bike or eBike
The event package includes on-site amenities and services listed by the organiser: cosy blankets and fires, gourmet post-event food, high-quality event apparel, barista coffee, medals, hot showers, free post-event massage, and alcoholic beverages such as craft beer and wine at the finish. The setting is described as a secluded and hard-to-access location in the foothills.
The tone of the event description highlights the combination of trail activity and on-site services rather than competitive format or qualification requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
