

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DRNZ 2026 Waimeha Mandate Cup - Karioi
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: ENTRIES NOW OPEN – Waimeha Mandate Cup - Karioi
? Powells Road, Tangiwai, Ohakune 4691 (Karioi Domain Recreation Reserve)
? Saturday 24 &amp; Sunday 25 January 2026 (Anniversary Weekend)

Join us for the start of the DRNZ Big Three Series at this stunning venue between Waiouru and Ohakune. With rolling farmland and views of Mount Ruapehu we can guarantee it's a ride you and your horse will love! 

Distances: 10, 20, 40, 80 &amp; 120km
Nonmembers welcome up to 40km RTT  
Base opens Friday 2:00pm
Vet ring: Friday 4–6pm | Saturday &amp; Sunday from 5:00am
Overnight camping available under DRNZ guidelines
Flush toilets, hall for gatherings &amp; portaloos on site
No dogs permitted
Riders start at 5-min intervals (solo, pairs, or small groups) – note your preferred time or ride buddy in the draw selection
Entries are pre-entry &amp; pre-payment only and close Tuesday 
January. 

Enter here: https://www.evoevents.co.nz/enterEvent/2135888008/
Event Flyer &amp; info: https://www.distanceridingnewzealand.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=9500cd32-5774-424a-8c3e-5abbddb24b7b

Ride in honour of the legendary stallion Waimeha Mandate and enjoy a weekend of great riding, camping, and community.
We can’t wait to see you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mangaweka/drnz-2026-waimeha-mandate-cup-karioi/200028574880424
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, camping, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 92

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028574880424?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mangaweka-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mangaweka
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 35 Powells Rd, Tangiwai, Ohakune 4691, New Zealand
- **lat**: -39.47473
- **long**: 175.49736
- **full address**: 35 Powells Rd, Tangiwai, Ohakune 4691, New Zealand, 35 Powells Rd, Tangiwai, Ohakune 4691, New Zealand, Mangaweka

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Distance Riding New Zealand - DRNZ (https://allevents.in/org/distance-riding-new-zealand-drnz/24785759)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 35 Powells Rd, Tangiwai, Ohakune 4691, New Zealand, 35 Powells Rd, Tangiwai, Ohakune 4691, New Zealand, Mangaweka
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Distance Riding New Zealand - DRNZ
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, camping, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about DRNZ 2026 Waimeha Mandate Cup - Karioi ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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