Taupo Day Night Thriller

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ENTRY CONFIRMATION
You will receive confirmation of your entry via email after you have completed the online entry process.

PERSONALISED RACE NUMBER
If you would like your name printed on your race bib, please make sure you are entered by 9th September 2026.

Event packs including your site ticket are to be collected at the Functions Room, at the Taupō Events Centre, 26 AC Baths Avenue, Tauhara, Taupō 3330 prior to arriving at Spa Park (the Event Venue).
All 6-hour and 12-hour realy teams and solo competitors must register here between 7am and 9:30am.

3-hour realy teams and solo riders can register at the Functions Room, at the Taupō Events Centre from 7am-9:30am or at the Event HQ on Spa Park between 11am-12:30pm.   

Event Timetable:
7:00am-9:30am: Registration at Function Room, Taupō Events Centre, 26 A C Baths Avenue, Tauhara, Taupō 3330 (collection of Race Bib/Timing Chip and On the Day Entries)
7:15am-9:30am: Team and Solo Site allocation, Spa Park Taupō
10:00am: Start of 6 Hour and 12 Hour Grades, Spa Park
11:00am-12:30pm: Registration at Spa Park, Taupō 3378,  Event HQ for 3-Hour Grade
1:00pm: Start of 3-Hour Grade
4:00pm: Finish of 3-Hour and 6-Hour Grades
4:15pm: Prizegiving for 3-Hour and 6-Hour Grades
10:00pm: Finish of 12-Hour Grades
10:15pm: Prizegiving of 12-Hour Grades
12:00am: All competitors must have departed from Spa Park Taupō – no overnight stays due to Council Bylaws

3 HOUR GRADES: 1:00PM – 4:00PM

6 HOUR GRADES: 10:00AM-4:00PM

12 HOUR GRADES: 10:00AM-10:00PM

WITHDRAWL AND REFUND POLICY
ALL withdrawals MUST be notified to info@eventpromotions.co.nz by 9:00am, 7 days prior to the event date. These withdrawals will receive their entry fee refund, minus a $15.00 administrative/booking fee per solo competitor, or minus a $50.00 administrative/booking fee per team. Any withdrawals notified after this time will not be entitled to a refund.

In the case of a natural disaster, extreme or dangerous weather situation, “Act of God” conditions, or other uncontrollable factors causing the cancellation of the event, entry fees will not be refunded.

Transfer Policy
All person to person transfers can be made between individuals up to 9:00am 14 days prior to the event date. After this date, they must be done at event registration. These transfers MUST be made between the same entry type (event distance).

All transfers to a different entry type (event distance) can be made up to 9:00am 14 days prior to the event date. After this date, they must be done at event registration.

You cannot transfer an entry to another event, or following year under any circumstances.

If you need to make a transfer, please contact info@eventpromotions.co.nz.

• Event Distance Transfer: If you want to swap to a different race distance, this can be done up until 14 days prior to the event. If you decide to swap on the day, you will need to go to the registration venue of the event you would like to swap TO.

On arrival at Spa Park each team will be allocated a 10m x 5m team site to park one vehicle and erect a marquee, park a caravan etc. If you wish to be next to another team, please arrive together. Groups of five teams or more will have pre-allocated sites. Solo areas will be signposted allowing one vehicle per competitor.

The ride will be outstanding now that the Patuiwi Reserve Forest is now mature, and Bike Taupo have built a stunning track to ride on, catering for all ability levels. Individuals and relay teams compete on a 6km, 20-to-30-minute circuit for 3 hours (relay team of two-three and solo), 6 hours (relay team of two-five or solo) or 12 hours (relay team of two-five or solo).

Realy teams or solos ride as many laps as they can within the event timeframe. Tents, campervans, caravans and more pop up within your 10m x 5m team site where riders wind their way through each lap creating an electric atmosphere and unbelievable experience before heading into the forest.

Get your team together, sort out the tent, bbq, chilly bin and don’t miss the return of the Taupo Day Nighter!!!!!!!!!!!

3 Hour Grade: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Solo: Male and Female (minimum age 14)
Teams 2-3 people: (minimum age 13)

• Men’s
• Mixed (minimum one female rider)
• Women’s
• Older Dudes (combined age of 120+)
• Junior (under 18)

Lakeman 6 Hour Grade: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Solo: Male and Female (minimum age 16)
Teams 2-5 people: (minimum age 13)

• Men’s
• Mixed (minimum one female rider)
• Women’s
• Older Dudes (combined age of 160+)
• Junior (under 18)

Ledlenser 12 Hour Grade: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Solo: Male and Female (minimum age 18)
Teams 2-5 people: (minimum age 13)

• Men’s
• Mixed (minimum one female rider)
• Women’s
• Older Dudes (combined age of 200+)
• Junior (under 18)

SPOT PRIZES/MEDALS:
All teams are eligible for spot prizes. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each division, See event day timetable, for prizegiving times.

All major spot prizes will be presented at prize-giving. You must be present to receive these. Minor spot prizes will be given away throughout the event.

NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING PERMITTED AT SPA PARK:
Camping is not allowed at Spa Park because it is a reserve, and the Taupō District Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw and District Plan prohibit camping on reserves. These rules help protect the environment, keep the park open for everyone, and ensure safety. While this may not suit your event plans, it’s part of a wider approach to managing public spaces. Breaking these rules can lead to penalties under the Freedom Camping Act and Council bylaws, which we want to avoid for you and your participants.

GENERAL ITEMS:

• All 6 hour and 12-hour teams and solo riders must go to registration first to collect their site ticket prior to going to Spa Park.
• 3-hour teams and solo riders registering from 11.00am – 12.30pm must walk to the Event HQ at the race venue to collect their site ticket before accessing Spa Park with their vehicle.
• Sunset is at 5.30pm. All 12-hour competitors must provide their own lighting for riding in the forest. The campsite area will have limited lighting provided.
• No recharging facilities will be available onsite.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Tent for your 10x x 5m Team Site (TEAMS ONLY)
• Deck Chairs
• Extra food and money / credit card
• Towel
• Spare clothes
• Drink Bottle
• Large rubbish bag for team rubbish
• Insect repellent
• Bike helmet, gloves, a reliable bike and glasses (to prevent bugs in your eyes)
• BBQ and your team food
• Fire Extinguisher if you have a gas heater or BBQ
• Lights both front and rear – 12-hour teams only. Note: All riders must carry a torch with them during the hours of darkness. (A minimum of four hours of battery power is required per team). We recommend a minimum of 10-watt bulb. Please note: NO braziers or wood burning BBQs are permitted.

START AREA:
The start area is located on the grass area adjacent to all campsites. For safety reasons please have an experienced rider completing your first lap. Your first rider must be at the start no later than ten minutes prior to your start.

TEAM CARDS:
You will be issued with one team card per team. Please fill out and return to event H.Q. by 3pm for the 3- and 6-hour grades and 9.00pm for the 12-hour grade.

Failure to return these will mean your team will not be eligible for spot prizes.

LAP TIMING:
Computerized timing will be used at the event and provide all results. The timing transponder is located on an ankle transponder provided at registration. These must be returned at the competition of your event otherwise a fee of $50 will be payable. The transponder is your ‘baton’ for the event. The transponder must not be attached to water bottles, the bike or any other part of the body as this may affect the accuracy of the timing.

Provisional lap results will be regularly posted on the notice board in HQ.

Results will be posted on the “Results” tab below, on Sunday after the event.

TEAM SITES:
You must go to registration prior to going to the event venue. You need your site ticket first from registration to be shown onto your site at the event venue. If you wish to have a site next to another team, then both teams must report to registration and drive onto the event venue together. There will be a mass designated area for solo riders to share.

VEHICLES:
Each team is limited to one vehicle per site. Your vehicle must be parked on your site one hour prior to your start time and can’t be removed until the end of your event.

Note: There are designated camp areas for 6-hour teams and 12-hour teams. Six-hour teams located in the 12-hour zone must be parked by 9.00am and may not leave until 10pm. The course weaves past all camp sites and barrier tape will be raised prior to the event start preventing vehicles access and creating a safe riding area for all competitors. If you require your vehicle during the event, please park in one of the designated parking areas.

TEAM VEHICLE PASS:
Each team will be given one site ticket at registration. This allows one vehicle onto your site. Only vehicles with a site ticket will be permitted into the event venue and your team site. This is to assist with the smooth setup for all teams. Please park all other vehicles in the designated parking areas.

PASSING & SAFETY:
Where possible pass on your right. If you are walking your bike at any stage, please stay as far left as possible so not to impede others.

There are a wide range of ability levels riding. Please always show courtesy to other riders. Everyone is here to have a great time!

In the case of an accident on course, the 4-wheel drive quad and First Aid Unit have the right of way at all times. If you are required to assist with an injured rider, your team will be credited with any lost time. The directors have the final say in such as occurrence.

Please report accidents to the closest official available to you. Officials will be wearing high visibility orange Event Promotions marshal bibs. Only the current lap rider is permitted on the track.

TOILETS:
All toilets are located together by the Spa Park toilet block.

SMOKING:
Smoking is not permitted in any of the marquees or within the forest at any time.

PORTABLE JUMPS:
No portable jumps are permitted on any part of the course at any time for safety reasons.

RUBBISH:
Please clear your site of all rubbish. It would be appreciated if you could take your rubbish with you. Leave your camp site as you have found it. Recycling bins are available on site and rubbish skips are located at each entrance way.

FOOD:
A variety of food & coffee will be available to purchase from the range of food vendors, next to the Event HQ.

SECURITY:
The security of your team’s equipment, vehicles etc is the sole responsibility of your team. The event organisers, promoters and sponsors hold no responsibility for any loss or damage.

E-BIKES: Due to the nature of the event, e-bikes are NOT permitted.

EVENT BRIEFING: The team captain must attend the pre-event briefing at 9.30am (for the 6hr and 12hr options) or 12.30pm (for the 3hr option) at the stage truck. However, everyone is naturally welcome.

TEAM VEHICLES (MAX 1): must be parked on team sites by 9.00am (6hr and 12hr options) or 12.30pm (3hr option). Any other vehicles can be parked in the designated parking area.

LAP CHANGES: This occurs at your site where you must give the next rider the timing transponder. Completed laps will be recorded as your rider crosses the Lap timing location. If you do not complete the correct course, your lap time for that lap will be removed.

TRANSPONDER: It is each rider’s responsibility to secure the timing Transponder using the strap provided.

MINIMUM AGE:

• Every team rider must be at least 13 years of age.
• Solo 3-hour minimum age is 14 years.
• Solo 6-hour minimum age is 16 years.
• Solo 12-hour minimum age is 18 years.

RIDER PLUS BIKE: All riders must complete their lap with their bike. If your bike has a problem on course, then your bike must accompany you to complete your lap.

LAPPED RIDERS: When passing, wherever possible, pass on your right. The passing rider should call “Passing on your right!” Remember we are all here to enjoy ourselves.

SAFETY: At all times official vehicles have the right of way.

SPORTSMANSHIP: Foul riding, use of abusive language and other un-sportsmanship like behaviour will be taken very seriously. The penalty imposed is at the discretion of the Race Directors. Event referees will be on the track at all times.

HELMETS: Helmets must be worn at all times.

LIGHTS: Both front and rear lights must be used during the hours of darkness from 5.30pm – 10.00pm. Failure to adhere to this will result in disqualification.

RIDING ORDER: There is no ruling that you must ride in any particular order or number of laps. However, all riders must ride a minimum of one lap.

PROTEST: Can be made by the team captain only. It must be delivered to the Event Director in writing by 9.30pm on event day. The race committee have the final say and no correspondence will be entered into.

ANIMALS: Animals are not permitted in the camp site or on the course at any time.

LAST LAP: No team may commence a new lap after 3.45pm (3hr and 6hr grades) and 9.45pm (12 hours grade). Remember you change-over at your site but the completion of the lap is at the recording zone. For the final lap to be counted you MUST complete the lap by 4.00pm or 10.00pm.

GLASS: No Glass is permitted at the event venue.

A Team Managers Handbook will be available closer to the time to download and bring to the event.

Light Up Your Ride – Taupō Day Night Thriller
As proud sponsors of the Taupō Day Night Thriller, Ledlenser is here to make sure your night ride is as powerful and reliable as your daytime pushes. Our headlamps are engineered for mountain bikers who demand high-quality, high-performance lighting, and with a 7-year warranty when you register your light, you can ride with total confidence.

Recommended MTB Headlamps
H19R Signature 
High: 1,800 lm / ~4 hr, Mid: 800 lm / ~7 hr, Low: 200 lm / ~20 hr
Beam Distance: up to 330 m
IP Rating: IP68
Weight: ~374 g (incl. battery)
RRP: $789.99
Why this model: Fusion Beam gives a wide flood for tight forest switchbacks and a long-distance spot for fast, open downhill lines. IP68 protection handles rain, mud, creek splashes and Taupō’s dust with no fuss. Can be mounted to a helmet or handlebars (kits included).
Recommended add-ons: Spare 2×21700 battery pack

H15R Core
High: 1,000 lm / ~5 hr, Low: 20 lm / ~80 hr
Beam Distance: up to 250 m
IP Rating: IP67
Weight: ~380 g (incl. battery)
RRP: $429.99
Why this model: Stepless dimming helps you perfectly balance power and runtime across long runs, while the focused beam cuts clearly through night fog, dust and trail shadows. Durable IP67 sealing stands up to sludge, grit and spray.
Recommended add-ons: Spare 2×21700 battery pack; Helmet Connecting Kit Type H

MH8
High: 400 lm / ~7 hr, Mid: 170 lm / ~10 hr, Low: 20 lm / ~60 hr
Beam Distance: up to 200 m
IP Rating: IP54
Weight: ~139 g (incl. battery)
RRP: $269.99
Why this model: Lightweight and comfy enough for long night rides, making it ideal as a helmet-mounted light or backup. Runs on either its rechargeable battery or standard AAs for extra peace of mind in endurance events.
Recommended add-ons: MH8 spare battery, Helmet Mounting Kit Type E

Why Choose Ledlenser for the Taupō Day Night Thriller MTB Event?
Long-Term Peace of Mind: Register your headlamp and unlock a 7-year warranty.
Helmet-Ready, High-Quality Lighting: All recommended models can be mounted to your helmet (some require an additional mounting kit) and deliver bright, precise illumination for fast, technical trails.
Special Offer for Event Participants: Check your registration email for a discount on Ledlenser headlamps.
Reliable Performance: Designed to maintain consistent brightness, durability, and comfort through mud, rain, dust, and night-long rides.

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