107.9 miles
Distance
17,375 ft
Climb
-17,373 ft
Descent
2,529 ft
High Point

Designed to be one of the toughest 100 mile events in the world, the riders of Whaka Miler are in for the challenge of a lifetime with a limited of 100 riders

​Setting off pre-dawn in the mists of a waking forest, you'll be riding 169km of the best singletrack in New Zealand. Technical terrain, flowing descents and over 5,100m of (in)famous stem-chewing climbs. Unlike other Miler events around the world, our course is predominantly single track, testing your mental as well as physical resolve.

Only the most determined athletes will make it to the finish within the 15 hour race window. Do you have what it takes defeat the Whaka Miler? Remember, pain is temporary but glory is forever.

Detailed Description
Whaka 100 Miler 2024 is a 108 mile moderately popular advanced race route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 69 trails. This route climbs 17,375 ft with a max elevation of 2,529 ft then descends -17,373 ft.
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  • Race Course
  • Race Date
    Sunday October 27, 2024
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Advanced
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Extreme
More Stats for Whaka 100 Miler 2024 mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,076 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,079 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,079 ft
  • Grade max
    -58.4%
  • Grade min
    72.3%
  • Distance climb
    48 miles
  • Distance down
    51 miles
  • Distance flat
    9 miles
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