Opotiki's Motu Multisport Challenge is regarded as the North Island’s premier multisport event and is one of the country's best known races of its kind. Previous winners include Elina Ussher and Sam Clark.

Competitors, their supporters and spectators enjoy rugged terrain and some of the finest scenery of any multisport event in New Zealand. The race is run through native bush-clad gorges, valleys and hills and down the Waioeka River. The mountain bike stage has been voted the best mountain bike section of any race in New Zealand.

The event is well supported by the Opotiki community, and many locals turn out to watch the race and attend the prize-giving. Opotiki locals love having this great event in their community and go out of their way to make visitors feel welcome. The Motu Challenge weekend is always a great one!

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For a full  description of each stage click one of the links below

Stage 1 Mountain Bike  65km

Stage 2 Run 17km

Stage 3 Road cycle 52km

Stage 4 Kayak  27km

Stage 5 Road cycle 8km

Stage 6 Run 3km

Race Briefing                Friday 12 Oct 7:00pm Deluxe Theatre, Church St, Opotiki

Registration                   Friday 12 Oct 5:00 - 8:00pm Deluxe Theatre, Church St

Late Registration          Saturday 13 Oct 5:45 - 6:30am Start Line - Elliot Street

Race Start                      Saturday 13 Oct 7:00am Elliot Street, Opotiki   

Prize giving                    Saturday 5pm, Memorial Park (Finish line)