Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race
Race Details:

In March 2026, riders from across the globe will take on the Shimano Volcanic Epic, is a unique five day mountain bike stage race held across New Zealand’s spectacular North Island geothermal region of Taupo, Rotorua and South Waikato. If you’re looking for a truly special mountain bike event, the Shimano Volcanic Epic is your ticket to the experience of a lifetime.

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  • + 1
Hodgo1981 Aug 3, 2025 at 19:14
Really looking forward to this!
is there a stage 4 route available?
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  • + 1
nduroevents Aug 17, 2025 at 15:24
Thanks Hugo! Not yet, waiting on forestry work/ new trail work to finish.
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Routes

  • Volcanic Epic 26 - Stage 1

    27.4 miles
    Distance
    3,152 ft
    Climb
    -3,161 ft
    Descent
    1,807 ft
    High Point
    -9 ft
    Altitude change
    1,283 ft
    Altitude min
    1,370 ft
    Altitude start
    1,362 ft
    Altitude end
    -0%
    Grade
    -52%
    Grade max
    36.4%
    Grade min
    11 miles
    Distance climb
    12 miles
    Distance down
    4 miles
    Distance flat

    Volcanic Epic 26 - Stage 2

    13.9 miles
    Distance
    1,532 ft
    Climb
    -3,789 ft
    Descent
    1 mile
    High Point
    -2,256 ft
    Altitude change
    2,957 ft
    Altitude min
    5,458 ft
    Altitude start
    3,202 ft
    Altitude end
    -3.1%
    Grade
    -55.8%
    Grade max
    45.7%
    Grade min
    5 miles
    Distance climb
    8 miles
    Distance down
    1 mile
    Distance flat

    Volcanic Epic 26 - Stage 3

    32.9 miles
    Distance
    5,246 ft
    Climb
    -5,250 ft
    Descent
    2,410 ft
    High Point
    -4 ft
    Altitude change
    1,142 ft
    Altitude min
    1,489 ft
    Altitude start
    1,486 ft
    Altitude end
    -0%
    Grade
    -75.8%
    Grade max
    57%
    Grade min
    15 miles
    Distance climb
    15 miles
    Distance down
    3 miles
    Distance flat
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