The 2025 Das Kapital Enduro is proudly brought to you by the following generous sponsors with more to come.
TIMETABLE
REGISTRATION IN THE MAKARA PEAK CARPARK
Pick up your timing chip from 7:30am-9am in the Makara Peak main carpark.
RIDER BRIEFING IN THE MAKARA PEAK CARPARK
Briefing is at 9:15am in the main carpark. This is mandatory for all riders. If you're not present at the briefing, we cannot let you race. The race starts in the carpark shortly after briefing.
RACE FINISH AND PRIZEGIVING IN THE MAKARA PEAK CARPARK
The race finish is back in the main carpark with cutoff at 12:30pm.
Prizegiving takes place in the carpark 30 minutes after the race finish.
CATEGORIES (Male/Female/Gender Diverse for each category)
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U10
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U13
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U16
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U19
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Open (19-29)
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Masters 1 (30-39)
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Masters 2 (40-49)
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Masters 3 (50+)
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E-Bike (no age groups)
RACE STAGES
You will have 3 hours to ride all tracks in your class (Intermediate or Advanced) in any order, after which a time penalty applies. You can also repeat any stages to improve your overall time, provided you can do so within the 3 hour limit. If you repeat a stage, your fastest recorded time will be counted.
Intermediate
- 3 stages will be announced on Friday 7 February (1 week before race day)
- 1 Special Stage will be announced on the day
- Stages between Grade 3-4
Advanced
- 3 stages will be announced on Friday 7 February (1 week before race day)
- 1 Special Stage will be announced on the day
- Stages between Grade 4-5
WELLINGTON ENDURO SERIES POINTS
The Mākara Peak Enduro is part of the 2025 Wellington Enduro Series. Provided you're racing the Advanced Course, points from this race will contribute to your overall WES ranking.
PARKING
The Makara Peak carpark will be closed for the duration of the event.
During this time, the overflow carpark will be open. If parking in surrounding Karori, please be courteous to the residents. Preferably ride to the event or carpool if possible.
ONLINE PRICES
- Trails Wellington/WMTBC Members – $35
- Revolve, PNP & MMBC Club Members – $35
- General Entry – Non-member – $60
- Under 13s – $25
The WMTBC has a reciprocal arrangement with the MMBC, PNP and Revolve clubs, allowing discounted entry to this race if you are a member. Contact your club administration for the entry code.
If you aren't a Trails Wellington/WMTBC member already, CLICK HERE to join the Club and save on online registration.
Online registration closes Friday 14 February, 9pm.
ON-THE-DAY PRICES
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Member* – $60 cash
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Non-member – $80 cash
*Valid memberships: Trails Wellington/WMTBC, Revolve, PNP & MMBC
If the event sells out in advance, there will be no on the day entries. This has happened in most years, so book in advance!
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of conditions that pose an unnecessary risk to competitors, the organisers will make a decision whether or not to run the event on the day advertised, and best efforts will be made to notify registrants as early as possible.
Head over to the Facebook Event page for the latest updates.
Refunds & Cancellation Policy
In the event that you are no longer able to attend (and notify us by Friday 1 December 9am) or the event is cancelled due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances—we are unable to provide refunds, so instead we will credit your WMTBC account. You can use the credit to pay for future events, WMTBC membership or as a donation to Wellington trails.
Event terms & conditions
NOTE: If you are under 18 years of age, you need your parent or guardian to sign/agree on your behalf.
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I agree to wear a NZ Safety Standards approved helmet for the duration of any runs down the tracks.
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I accept the risks inherent in mountain biking and will not hold the event organisers or landowner liable for any damages.
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I am personally responsible for ensuring my bike is securely on the shuttle transport (if part of this event) and will not hold the Wellington Mountain Bike Club Inc liable to any damage.
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If you need to stop on a trail, pull to the side and ensure both you and your bike are well off the trail.
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You may injure yourself or come across an injured rider, if it is serious, someone should remain stationary with the injured rider and then the next rider must notify a marshal as soon as possible.
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I agree to abide by all rules set out by the Wellington Mountain bike Club Inc.
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I agree to a fee of $100 in the event that the race timing token allocated to me is not returned to WMTBC at the end of the event