The Nugget MultiSport Festival
THE FUTURE OF THE EVENT...
Following lengthy team discussions, we’ve made the very tough decision to discontinue The Nugget MultiSport Festival.
The event has been truly special for the communities of Waihi and Waihi Beach, and it's been an honour to see so many great people take part, support, and enjoy it over the years. We’re incredibly proud of what this event has achieved and the memories it has created.
We sincerely thank every participant, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who helped make the event so special. We’re incredibly grateful for the journey we shared together. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey — it’s been an amazing ride.
We wish you all the very best.
Mark, Ali, Darren, and the Nugget Multisport Festival team.
PS: If there’s anyone out there who would be interested in taking over the event's management in the future, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch via mark.waihi@gmail.com
Waihi and Waihi Beach in the southern Coromandel are the impressive setting for the spectacular Nugget Multisport Festival.
The Full Nugget Multisport race will take you on an unforgettable adventure from Waihi's charming town centre to the spectacular northern Tauranga Harbour and the white sands of Waihi Beach, before returning to Waihi via breathtaking coastal trails and lush farmland, to the edge of the mighty Martha Gold Mine and our unique finish line under the shadow of the iconic Cornish Pumphouse.
The Nugget MultiSport Festival began in 2010. It brings you all that's great about being outdoors and active in New Zealand, and rolls it into an event that anyone can be part of.
The festival includes five event options;
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Full Nugget MultiSport Race — Road Bike + Kayak + Trail Run + MTB, for individuals or teams.
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Half Nugget Duathlon — Trail Run + MTB, for individuals or teams.
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23 km Trail Run/Walk.
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10 km Trail Run/Walk.
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6 km Trail Run/Walk.
Our Friday night race briefing and Saturday night major prize giving are must-do functions to complete your Nugget Waihi experience.
Combine all this with the carnival atmosphere at the unique finishing arena in front of Waihi's iconic Cornish Pumphouse and you're set for an awesome weekend. So come along and discover gold at The Nugget Multisport Festival, Waihi and Waihi Beach.
OUR SPOT PRIZES ARE Something Special
Our event has become well-known for its amazing spot prizes; they are all kindly offered by our generous sponsors and supporters, and usually reach a total value of over $15,000.
As our major spot prize, our very loyal supporters Bularangi, offer seven nights accommodation at their magnificent Bularangi Villa, Fiji, for up to six guests. Huge thanks to Bularangi, what an amazing prize.
There is also a Ruahine Kayak, a gold and diamond running shoe pendant, sports watches and much, much more...
CHECK OUT OUR SPOT PRIZE LIST HERE
the nugget is A CHARITY EVENT
Our committed organising team are all volunteers, and local community members donate many hours and their services for free, so that each year we're able to give away all our event proceeds (usually over $12,000) to local charities and community organisations.
