Te Miro Tussle 2026
Trail Running Festival

16 August 2026

Welcome to the first ever Te Miro Tussle!

From the team behind the Te Miro Twister and Te Miro Triple comes Te Miro’s first dedicated trail running event.

Whether you're chasing a podium, tackling your first trail event, racing your mates, or simply keen for an epic day out — there’s something for everyone.

What To Expect

• Epic Te Miro trails

• Multiple distances for all abilities

• Fully timed event

• Team competition

• Spot prizes

• Mud, hills, smiles, and maybe some sore legs

Events

The Ultimate Tussle Half Marathon – 21km

The Classic Tussle 10km Event

The Short Tussle 5km Run / Walk

The Tiny Tussle 2km Kids Event

Walkers welcome in all events (please note cut-off times apply)..

Start Times

8:30am – Half Marathon Walkers & Slower Runners

9:00am – Half Marathon Runners

9:20am – 10km Event

11:30am – 5km Run / Walk

11:40am – 2km Kids Event

Please arrive 30–45 minutes before your race start time.

Age Groups

Half Marathon & 10km
(Male & Female)

Under 20, 20–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+

5km
(Male & Female)

12 & Under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–39, 40–59, 60+

2km Kids Event

Under 7, 7–9, 10–12

Team Competition

• Teams of 4

• Team entry is FREE

• Members can enter different distances

• Lowest combined points wins

Categories:

School Teams

Open Teams

Prizes:

School Team Placings – 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Fastest Open Team – 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Largest School Team

Best Dressed Team

Prizegiving

12:15pm – Kids Prizegiving

1:30pm – Main Prizegiving

Important Information

• Half Marathon minimum age: 16 years

• 10km minimum age: 12 years

• No dogs permitted

• Podium medals only

• Te Miro remains an active MTB park – riders always have priority when training prior to race day

• Parking information released closer to race day

For Race Rules, Mandatory Gear, Aid Stations, Parking, Transfers, FAQs and Full Event Information:

Visit our event webpage:

www.temiromtbclub.co.nz/te-miro-tussle/

Get Ready To Tussle

Grab your mates, build your team, and get ready for a epic day on the trails. See you on the start.

Groups

MyTime

Te Miro Tussle 2026 Trail Running Festival