# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Arapuke Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Arapuke Classic, held at Arapuke Forest MTB Park, is MMBC’s longest running cross-country (XC) MTB race. The race in 2026 marks the 37th time the club has hosted the event!!!

Whatever your ability, there’s a race for you. Choose the CBS 10km, the BYD 18km or the KIA 36km and enjoy a challenging and scenic ride in the foothills of the stunning Tararua Range – right on the doorstep of Palmerston North.  The courses are predominantly purpose-built singletrack with some epic downhill trails to make the most of the elevation gain.

For those who need a little help getting up the hills or want to save their energy for the downhills, this is a great event and course for e-bikes. There is an e-bike class in each of the courses.

The event isn’t over when you get off your bike! Stick around for prize giving, spot prizes AND the best post-race food for any event in New Zealand! For free!

Retro bikes!

Help us put the classic back into the Classic! Each race at the Arapuke Classic now has a retro division for men and one for women. There will be special prezzies for retro riders and a people’s choice awarded. Even if you’re on a modern bike, dress retro and be in to win for best outfit.

For more information go to: mmbc.co.nz/event/arapuke-classic

To register go to: https://classic26.lilregie.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/arapuke-classic/200029594544251
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 51

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://classic26.lilregie.com/booking/attendees/new?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=palmerston+north-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmerston North
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Arapuke Mtb Park
- **lat**: -40.39523676
- **long**: 175.65581185
- **full address**: Arapuke Mtb Park, 12 St Heliers Grv, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand, Palmerston North

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Manawatū Mountain Bike Club (https://allevents.in/org/manawatū-mountain-bike-club/7427542)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Arapuke Mtb Park, 12 St Heliers Grv, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand, Palmerston North
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Manawatū Mountain Bike Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Arapuke Classic ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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