Toi's Challenge
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Toi's Challenge : Julian's Berry Farm and Cafe (Whakatāne, NZ)
Toi's Challenge is an annual trail event held in Whakatāne each November. The course follows the Nga Tāpuwae o Toi track and crosses coastal and native bush terrain. The main trail distance is listed at about 18.5 km and the route includes just under 1000 m of elevation gain, making the terrain notably rugged compared with a standard road half-marathon.
The event is organised by the Whakatane Athletics and Harriers Club and offers multiple entry formats:
- 18 km Julian's Berry Farm and Cafe individual run
- 18 km walk
- 18 km two-person team relay (entry per runner)
- 6 km Robinson Law course
Pricing tiers are indicated for early, normal, and late entry for each category. The event page lists Whakatāne, New Zealand as the location and gives a date in November 2026. The description emphasises the coastal and bush scenery along the route and the challenge posed by the elevation and rugged trail surface. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
