THE WELLINGTON MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB WELCOME'S THE WAINUI ENDURO BACK TO THE WELLINGTON ENDURO SERIES. 

The Wainui Trail Project has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, with redevelopment of a classic grade 4 trail (with the best views over the harbour), and an amazing range of new grade 5 trails.

So we're stoked to welcome riders back to the 2026 Wainui Enduro, which will be a round of the NZ Enduro Series.

Hand-built by locals over the past 15 years, Wainui has a mixture of fast, sinuous trails set amongst regenerating native bush, amazing views over the harbour, and just the right mixture of beech roots and speed. Now including some of the new trails (weather permitting).

RACE DATE : February 22nd (course open February 21st for practice)

THE COURSE

Course to be announced in the coming weeks. There will be two courses - a Hard Course (counts towards Wellington Enduro Series standings and NZ Enduro Series points), and an Intermediate Course, which will have a selection of easier trails.

For more information on the Wainuiomata Trails, visit Trailforks.

EVENT CATEGORIES

Categories: Gender Diverse, Men & Women - U10, U13, U16, U19, Open, M1, M2 & M3 and Ebike (Open and Over 40).

Please enter your date of birth at registration - this will be used to make sure that you get into the correct NZ Enduro Series age group.

Age groups are based on your age at 31 December 2026.

ALEX CHRONIS MEMORIAL PRIZE

For the fourth year, we're honoured to be offering the Alex Chronis Memorial Prize for the most outstanding junior racer. Alex was a long-standing member of the Wellington mountain bike community, and once again we're grateful for the support of W H Worralls and Co for their support of the prize (a Giro Spherical MIPS helmet).

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THANKS TO SUPPORTERS

WH Worrals and Co
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WELLINGTON ENDURO SERIES

This is the second race in the 2026 Wellington Enduro Series. Points from this race will contribute to your overall WES ranking.

ON-THE-DAY PRICES $60

There may be limited on the day entries. Registering online is highly recommended to speed things up on the day and save a few dollars on registration.

TIMETABLE

8:45 am - volunteer briefing
9:00 am - registration opens
10.00 am - racer briefing (attendance compulsory)
10.30 am - race start
2:30 pm - race finish
3:00 pm - prize giving

REGISTRATION

Registration on the day will be held at the race village, Waiu Park, Wainuiomata. 

Important note: If you are under 18 years of age you must have your parent or guardian to sign/agree on your behalf.

RACE BRIEFING

All competitors must attend their race briefing or they will not be permitted to take a race run.

PARKING

If possible, please ride to the event. However if you do drive, remember that there is limited parking in the Waiu carpark, but ample on Waiu Street. 

Please secure your bikes at the event, bikes have been stolen off the back of parked vehicles at other events held at WTP.

QUESTIONS?

Head over to the Facebook event page and get involved in the discussion.

Refunds & Cancellation Policy
In the event that you are no longer able to attend (and notify us by the Friday prior to the event) or the event is canceled 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.

1. I agree to wear a NZ Safety Standards approved helmet for the duration of any runs down the tracks.
2. I accept the risks inherent in mountain biking and will not hold the event organisers or landowner liable for any damages.
3. 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.
4. If you need to stop on a trail, pull to the side and ensure both you and your bike are well off the trail.
5. 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.
6. I agree to abide by all rules set out by the Wellington Mountain bike Club Inc.
7. I agree to a fee of $75 in the event that the race timing token allocated to me is not returned to WMTBC at the end of the event.