Race Entry Watch · live data
Which races in New Zealand are open for entry?
3 of the 5 tracked events in New Zealand read open at the latest check: Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wanaka 100 2027, Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2026, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027. Every status is read on the organiser's own registration page and dated.
| Event | Status | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wanaka 100 2027Wanaka, NZ | registration open | ||
| Kepler Challenge 2026Te Anau, NZ | sold out | ||
| Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2026Taupō, NZ | registration open | ||
| Merino Muster 2027Wanaka, NZ | registration closed | ||
| Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027Rotorua, NZ | registration open | 2026-04-16 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Quick answers
Which races in New Zealand are open for entry?
3 of the 5 tracked events in New Zealand read open at the latest check: Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wanaka 100 2027, Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2026, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027. Every status is read on the organiser's own registration page and dated.
Is Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wanaka 100 2027 registration open?
Yes. Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wanaka 100 2027 is open for entry as of 2026-10-27; the status has read registration open since at least 2026-10-25; race day 2027-02-20.
Is Kepler Challenge 2026 registration open?
Sold out. Kepler Challenge 2026 is sold out as of 2026-10-27; the status has read sold out since at least 2026-10-27; race day 2026-12-05.
Is Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2026 registration open?
Yes. Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2026 is open for entry as of 2026-10-27; the status has read registration open since at least 2026-10-27; race day 2026-11-28.
Is Merino Muster 2027 registration open?
Not right now. Merino Muster 2027 is not taking entries as of 2026-10-27; the status has read registration closed since at least 2026-10-27.
Is Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 registration open?
Yes. Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2027 is open for entry as of 2026-10-26; the status has read registration open since at least 2026-10-26; registration opens 2026-04-16, race day 2027-02-13.
The full tracker · calendar (ICS) · data.json
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