DateExpected
Mid April 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Waitomo Homestead, 584 State Highway 3, Waitomo 3977
Hangatiki, Waitomo District
Countdown
April
The short one, and the only one that starts inside a cave. A friendly run from Ruakuri to a one-way finish at the Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre, good for families.
Key facts
01Minimum age 5; under 10s must run or walk with an adult
02No strollers allowed
03Waves leave every 15 minutes
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The course
The route
Hangatiki
Distance5km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate4.9 km
Weather
Mid-April, Hangatiki
19°CTypical high
13°CTypical low
5°CColdest in 20 years
42%Days with rain
Highs around 19°C and lows around 13°C, but it has dropped to 5°C. Rain on 42% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
OrganiserNZ Trail Runs Ltd (identified as organiser for the inaugural 2016 event; the current operating entity is not identified on the current event pages).
Websitewaitomotrailrun.co.nz
Instagram@waitomotrailrun
Running since2016
Training
Training for the The Hits Waitomo Trail Run 5 km
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