Opotiki's Motu Multisport Challenge is regarded as the North Island’s premier multisport event and is one of the country's best known races of its kind. Previous winners include Elina Ussher and Sam Clark.
Competitors, their supporters and spectators enjoy rugged terrain and some of the finest scenery of any multisport event in New Zealand. The race is run through native bush-clad gorges, valleys and hills and down the Waioeka River. The mountain bike stage has been voted the best mountain bike section of any race in New Zealand.
The event is well supported by the Opotiki community and many locals turn out to watch the race and attend the prize giving. Opotiki locals love having this great event in their community and go out of their way to make visitors feel welcome. The Motu Challenge weekend is always a great one!
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Stage descriptions
For a full description of each stage click one of the links below
Programme
Race Briefing Friday 12 Oct 7:00pm Deluxe Theatre, Church St, Opotiki
Registration Friday 12 Oct 5:00 - 8:00pm Deluxe Theatre, Church St
Late Registration Saturday 13 Oct 5:45 - 6:30am Start Line - Elliot Street
Race Start Saturday 13 Oct 7:00am Elliot Street, Opotiki
Prize giving Saturday 5pm, Memorial Park (Finish line)
Prizes
Loads of spot prizes will be given out so make sure you attend prize giving. Winners of categories will recieve trophies and cash prizes go to the top three individuals in the open category. Find out more
School/Novice 5 person team category
This year the introduction of a five-person novice team category is designed to make each leg of the course shorter and much more achievable. Find out more