Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race
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Everything you need to get sorted before race day
Everything you need to know before riding Volcanic Epic. From start times and course marking to mandatory gear, payment plans, aid stations and event rules, this is your go-to place for practical rider information.
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​Schedule
Event timings across the weekend
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Plan Your Trip
Travel, accommodation and getting around
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Catch up with the latest news and rider stories
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​What to expect on course
Course Marketing, Cut offs and aid stations
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View official Volcanic Epic results, daily stage standings and overall classifications. Results links will be available during event week.
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check back to see The full 2027 results ➚
2026 Results
New winners rose to the top at the 2026 Volcanic Epic, with New Zealand’s Fletcher Adams and the USA’s Syd Schulz taking out the overall honours.
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2025 Results
Australian National Champion Sam Fox claim victory in the men’s event, while New Zealand’s Priscilla Thompson took out the women’s title after five days 
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2024 Results
New Zealand’s top-ranked XCO rider Matthew Wilson claim the men’s title after close racing across the week. In the women’s event, New Zealand stage-race veteran Hannah Miller showed her experience and strength to take the overall victory.
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2023 Results
The first ever Volcanic Epic crowned Rotorua’s Olly Shaw as the men’s champion, while Nadia Hill took out the women’s event.
As the inaugural edition, 2023 marked the beginning of the
Volcanic Epic story.

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HOW WE DEFINE EPIC

COME FOR THE TRAILS. STAY FOR THE STORIES.

​Volcanic Epic brings together riders from New Zealand and around the world for five days of riding, recovery, good food and shared stories across the central volcanic plateau.
READY TO RIDE NEW ZEALAND’S ULTIMATE MTB STAGE RACE?

Start with a heli-bike uplift to private trail, then take on five days of world-famous volcanic singletrack from Lake Taupō to Rotorua. Choose the full five-day journey, ride it with a teammate, or take on the two-day solo experience.
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  • Home
  • Entry Pricing
  • The Stages
  • Event Options
    • 5 Day Pairs
    • 5 Day Solo
    • 2 Day Solo
  • Event Info