TMNZ Bay of Islands Run/Walk Festival

Trek Trail & Fish 50km Ultra Event Information

The Trek Trail & Fish ultra marathon in the beautiful Bay of Islands has been created to allow Northlanders to test their endurance limits in their own backyard.

Starting in Paihia you'll run through to Waitangi, crossing the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and into the Waitangi Forest and Mountain bike park, enjoy a dash through the 'Holland Days', 'Hua Link', 'Hua Hill', 'Kiwi Flow' & 'the Link' mountain bike trails and the many undulating forestry roads the Waitangi forest has to offer. Once your mammoth lap of the forest is completed follow your way back to the finish area via the historic Waitangi treaty grounds and finish up outside the Village Green in the heart of Paihia.

Distance: 50.01 kilometers (Subject to change)
Elevation: 1236m
Terrain: Single Trail, Forestry Road, Footpath. Trail shoes are recommended.

Cupless Event

There are no cups on through the Waitangi Forest
To help protect the environment and reduce our footprint, we’ve eliminated disposable cups from the course. As part of your race prep, ultra runners should carry a trail pack with all essentials, including their own hydration system.

Long Range Forcast (Updated 12/05/2025)

The long range forcast in Paihia for event day Sunday is looking relatively. Rain is scheduled to arrive from midday. Runners can expect warm conditions for the race.

COMPULSORY GEAR (Updated 12/05/2025)

This is required for all participants.
The Bay of Islands is beautiful in May, however due to the unpredictable nature of the weather in Autumn, and with considerations to the course and start time, we have deemed it necessary for participants to carry the following gear:

• Headlamp
• Seam sealed jacket (Updated 12/05/2025)
• Beanie/Buff (Updated 12/05/2025)
• Thermal/polyprop top
• Survival blanket

HEADLAMP/TORCH
With the race scheduled to begin at 7:00am and sunrise in the Bay of Islands in mid May at approximately 7:12am, it will not be necessary for participants to use a headlamp or torch for this years event. You are still welcome to bring one with you if you wish.

COMPULSORY GEAR CHECK
During event week, we'll assess whether its safe to proceed without the essential gear required, please keep an eye on your emails and our Facebook page. Should we need to proceed with mandatory gear for your safety, please see the below dates and locations.

Thursday 15 May
Sport Northland
97 Western Hills Drive, Kensington, Whangarei
From 9.00am till 5.00pm

OR

Saturday 17 May
Paihia Village Green
3.00pm till 5.00pm

DROPBAGS
Bag drop service will be available to participants, this gives you the perfect opportunity to restock yourself with your preferred nutrition and hydration. And the chance to change clothes or shoes.

• Location - Paihia Village Green
• Time - Sunday 18 May from 5am. Please use the provided tags and marker pens and attach to your bag.

How it works: Bring your drop bag to the above location, Labels will be available to write your name and bib number. On event day your drop bag will be available to you at Aid Station 4 (26.5km) Te Wairoa & Kerikeri Inlet Road. If you don't use your drop bag please move from the 'unused' pile to the 'used' pile, this will allow us to move your drop bags back to the finish area efficiently.

Drop bag collection post event: Drop bags will be available for collection in the finish area at the Paihia Village green from time TBC

CUT OFF TIMES
To ensure the safety of our participants, volunteers, and stakeholders. We have implemented cut off times for the ultra-marathon.

• Aid Station 4 (27km) Te Wairoa & Kerikeri Inlet Road. Will be the first cutoff point.
• Participants must leave the Aid station before 11:57am.
• This has been calculated at an average pace of 11min/km.
• Aid Station 5 (40km) Te Wairoa & Te Puke intersection. Will be the second cutoff point.
• Participants must leave the Aid station before 2:31pm.
• This has been calculated at an average pace of 11min/km.
• Please ensure you are aware of this as it will be strictly enforced. Participants who arrive after the cut-off times will be given the option to opt out and a lift back to the finish area.

SUPPORT/PACE RUNNERS
Support/Pace runners are able to join participants for the final part of journey from the Waitangi Mountain Bike park to the finish line.