One of the most iconic mountain bike events ever created in Aotearoa New Zealand is back!
The iconic Cateye Moonride is making its return to Rotorua and it’s set to light up Waipa with good vibes, fast laps, and full-moon energy!
The 12-hour race kicks off at 10am, followed shortly after by the 6-hour race. You’ll be looping a 5–7km course through the world-class Whakarewarewa Forest, with options to enter as a relay team of 2-5 or step up to the ultimate challenge, go solo for 6 or 12 hours.
There’s also a dedicated e-bike division for those who want to bring the power to the forest.
We have added extra layers of competition to bring the Moonride back include:
The Inter-School Trophy - for Years 9-13 students
The Business House Trophy - think your business has got what it takes? Get it.
The Inter-Club Trophy - Rep your mountain bike or cycling club and compete for the glory of the Inter-Club Trophy.
Whether you’re riding solo, teaming up with your crew, or entering the office squad for bragging rights, this is the ultimate mountain bike party in the forest.
KEY DATES:
20th NOVEMBER 2025 | EVENT LAUNCH
1st DECEMBER 2025 | ENTRIES OPEN. BUY EARLY, SAVE BIG
10th APRIL 2026 | COURSE RELEASE
8th & 9th MAY 2026 | COLLECT REGO
9th MAY 2026 | RACE DAY
BUY EARLY, SAVE BIG!
Registration Fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
12 Hour Teams Mixed
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 Women unless team of 2, then 1 is permitted
-
NZ$297.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$312.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$327.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$352.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 12 Hour Teams MixedNZ$377.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$427.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
12 Hour Teams Women
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All women
-
NZ$297.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$312.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$327.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$352.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 12 Hour Teams WomenNZ$377.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$427.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
12 Hour Teams Men
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All men
-
NZ$297.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$312.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$327.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$352.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 12 Hour Teams MenNZ$377.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$427.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
12 Hour E-Bike Teams Mixed
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 women. E-Bikes only
-
NZ$297.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$312.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$327.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$352.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 12 Hour E-Bike Teams MixedNZ$377.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$427.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
12 Hour E-Bike Teams Women
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All women. E-Bikes only
-
NZ$297.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$312.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$327.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$352.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 12 Hour E-Bike Teams WomenNZ$377.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$427.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
12 Hour E-Bike Teams Men
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All men. E-Bikes only
-
NZ$297.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$312.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$327.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$352.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 12 Hour E-Bike Teams MenNZ$377.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$427.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
12 Hour Business House Trophy Teams Mixed
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 Women unless team of 2, then 1 is permitted
-
NZ$297.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$312.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$327.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$352.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 12 Hour Business House Trophy Teams MixedNZ$377.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$427.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
12 Hour Inter-Club Trophy Teams Mixed
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 Women unless team of 2, then 1 is permitted
-
NZ$297.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$312.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$327.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$352.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 12 Hour Inter-Club Trophy Teams MixedNZ$377.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$427.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
12 Hour Solo
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
12 hours solo. Who can do the most laps!?
-
NZ$127.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$142.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$157.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$182.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 12 Hour SoloNZ$207.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$227.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour Teams Mixed
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 Women unless team of 2, then 1 is permitted
-
NZ$227.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$242.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$257.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$282.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour Teams MixedNZ$307.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$357.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour Teams Women
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All women
-
NZ$227.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$242.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$257.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$282.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour Teams WomenNZ$307.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$357.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour Teams Men
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All men
-
NZ$227.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$242.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$257.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$282.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour Teams MenNZ$307.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$357.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour E-Bike Teams Mixed
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 women. E-Bikes only
-
NZ$227.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$242.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$257.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$282.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour E-Bike Teams MixedNZ$307.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$357.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour E-Bike Teams Women
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All women. E-Bikes only
-
NZ$227.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$242.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$257.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$282.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour E-Bike Teams WomenNZ$307.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$357.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour E-Bike Teams Men
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All men. E-Bikes only
-
NZ$227.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$242.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$257.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$282.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour E-Bike Teams MenNZ$307.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$357.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour Solo
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
6 hours solo. Who can do the most laps!?
-
NZ$97.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$112.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$127.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$152.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour SoloNZ$177.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$197.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour Inter-School Teams Trophy Mixed
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 women. High schools only
-
NZ$202.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$202.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$202.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$227.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour Inter-School Teams Trophy MixedNZ$227.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$252.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour Inter-School Teams Trophy Women
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All women. High schools only
-
NZ$202.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$202.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$202.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$227.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour Inter-School Teams Trophy WomenNZ$227.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$252.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
-
6 Hour Inter-School Teams Trophy Men
Price changes in 25 days 37 minutes-
2-5 members per team. All men. High schools only
-
NZ$202.50
First In First Served
Dec 1 – Dec 7 -
NZ$202.50
Ultra Early Bird
Dec 8 – Dec 31 -
NZ$202.50
Super Early Bird
Jan 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$227.50
Early-ish Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for 6 Hour Inter-School Teams Trophy MenNZ$227.50
Regular Bird
Now registering Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
NZ$252.50
Late Bird
May 1 – May 8
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Moonride Crew
- Website
- Visit website
