Join us on some of most delightful trails for two feet in the South Waikato District

Saturday 4th July 2026

Event #1 – Run Taupō Trail Series

Arguably Tokoroa’s best kept secret, Cougar Mountain Bike Park is a spot that will wow even the most seasoned trail runners & walkers out there.

50min from Taupo, tucked away just behind the Tokoroa township, Cougar boasts 30km+ of purpose-built trails to keep you smiling all the way from start to finish. This is the sort of place that’ll leave you wondering why you’d never made it there before and itching to come back!

COURSE OPTIONS
Long (21.1km) | Mid (14.5km) | Short (7km)

Entries open soon

Keen for more adventures?

The Cougar Trail Run is one of four events in the Roam Free Trail Series. Discover the full series here. Learn more →

MEDALS FOR ALL
FINISHERS

All finishers receive a Cougar-inspired 3D blackberry flower medal. How cool is that??

ALL AGES AND ABILITIES WELCOME

A wide range of distance options & beautifully maintained trails mean there is a course option for everyone. And families save 15%

#LOVETAUPO

Loving you loving the Taupō region

No more plastic cups.

As trail runners and Taupō lovers we’re keen to do our part to protect our beautiful region and reduce the environmental impact of our events. As such we’re removing disposable cups from all aid stations. Please remember your reusable cup, hydration pack or water bottle to fill up! We’ll have collapsible silicone cups available at event base for $5.

Things to see and do in Taupo.

There’s no shortage of natural wonders in the Taupō region - the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. We’ll point you to some of our favourite spots, and then let the regional experts take it from there.