

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DRNZ 2026 The Makahiwi Challenge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: THE MAKAHIWI CHALLENGE 2026
27–28 February &amp; 1 March 2026
? Waitangi Station – 33 Waitangi Access Rd, Taringamotu, Taumarunui 

New Zealand’s only multi-day endurance ride

Ride the same horse over three days and complete a total distance of:
Classes available:
• 200km Enduro
• 120km Enduro
• 120km Ride to Time (RTT)
• 60km Ride to Time (RTT)

Qualifying rides are also available: 20km, 40km &amp; 80km
NEW: 5km RTT lead rein class for our up-and-coming endurance legends.

Event highlights:
• Stunning Waitangi Station terrain
• Overnight camping available
• Nightly socialising
• Shopping village
• Ice cream &amp; Donuts
• Best dressed horse &amp; Rider
• Prizegiving and catered dinner

Event #2 of The Big Three – 200km
Proudly sponsored by Leon Liversage Trail Rider

Entries close Friday 20 February 2026
Enter via EvoEvents: https://www.evoevents.co.nz/enterEvent/2135888099/
Flyer here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=98498346-41c7-402a-b4ca-5b22d7a33853

We can't wait for another fantastic Multi Day Challenge!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taupo/drnz-2026-the-makahiwi-challenge/200028421429551
- **Event Categories**: contests, workshops, trips-adventures, shopping, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 92

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028421429551?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=taupo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Taupo
- **state**: WK
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 33 Waitangi Access Rd, Taringamotu 3994, New Zealand
- **lat**: -38.83116
- **long**: 175.3648
- **full address**: 33 Waitangi Access Rd, Taringamotu 3994, New Zealand, Taupo, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Distance Riding New Zealand - DRNZ (https://allevents.in/org/distance-riding-new-zealand-drnz/16452635)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 33 Waitangi Access Rd, Taringamotu 3994, New Zealand, Taupo, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Distance Riding New Zealand - DRNZ
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, workshops, trips-adventures, shopping, camping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about DRNZ 2026 The Makahiwi Challenge ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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