Marathon & Eliminator MTB National Championships
Cycling New Zealand are excited to partner with the Whaka100 Mountain Bike Marathon to host a dual championship weekend with the 2023 Marathon MTB and Eliminator MTB National Championships being contested from 20 - 22 October 2023 in Rotorua.
Both events are UCI Sanctioned Championships. For more information on entry criteria and categories see Entry Information below.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
- UCI Categories - Open to NZL riders only (as per your nationality with UCI).
- Non-UCI Categories - Open to all riders
- All riders are encouraged to be a member of a MTBNZ/CNZ Affiliated MTB Club
LICENCING
- All riders in UCI categories must hold a 2023 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence.
- All riders in the Non-UCI categories must hold a 2023 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence OR pay the additional $10 fee for the Cycling New Zealand One-Day Licence.
- All riders purchasing a Cycling New Zealand One-Day Licence. must agree to the Terms & Conditions here.
- Click here to purchase a Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence.
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UCI Categories
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Elite - Riders aged 19 or over (as at 31 December 2023)
National Championship medals will be awarded to the first rider in each category. Only one (Elite) National Jersey will be awarded to that rider.
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NON - UCI Categories
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Sport- For Riders aged between 18 - 29 (as at 31 December 2023)
Masters 1 - For Riders aged between 30 - 39 (as at 31 December 2023) Masters 3 - For Riders aged between 50 - 59 (as at 31 December 2023) Masters 4 - For Riders aged 60+ (as at 31 December 2023) |
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Award categories:
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Prize Money:
- Prize money is awarded to overall top male and female athletes
- Elite: 1st $2000 | 2nd $1000 | 3rd $500
- Age group: 1st $250ea
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
- UCI Categories - Open to NZL riders only (as per your nationality with UCI).
- All riders are encouraged to be a member of a MTBNZ/CNZ Affiliated MTB Club
- Minimum age is 14+
LICENCING
- To be eligible for the National title - riders must hold a 2023 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence. Please note, a day license is not available for this event.
- Click here to purchase a Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Award categories: Male and Female for Elite (National Champs), Open, 50+
Elite Information: Click here
Prizes: Medals & non-monetary prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female age group athletes.
Prize Money: Prize money is awarded to overall top male and female athletes
- Elite: 1st $1000 | 2nd $400 | 3rd $300
- Open: 1st $100 | 2nd $75 | 3rd $50
- 50+ : 1st $100 | 2nd $75 | 3rd $50
ebikes: ebikes are not permitted in this distance.
Racing will be conducted under the Mountain Bike New Zealand Technical Regulations and UCI Regulations.
