SHORT COURSE

The Highlander MTB Challenge short course is our easiest challenge for riders looking to test their skills and endurance while still having a great time on Rotorua's fabled single track!

Location
Te Pūtake o Tawa
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Start Time

• 9:20am | All short course eBike
• 9:22am | All other short course riders

Age Categories

• Open & eBikes, Minimum age 5

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Medals & Results

• This distance is a fun ride, all finishers will receive a finisher medal.  Riders will received a result (time) however as this is a fun ride we do not have a prize giving

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Course

• Distance: 11.6km 
• Total Climbing: 406m
• Trail Grade: 1-3

TRAIL GRADING
​The course does not require a high-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1- 3

Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route. 

Go to course maps

Course is subject to change without notice, There will be margins of error across our Trailforks, Strava and the GPX maps, as well as your own devices data. The GPX file is for an indicative guide only. 

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Water Station
There is no water stations on course, riders are expected to carry their hydration.