Pillar to Pou

This endurance running and walking event takes place along the scenic Taupō lakefront, offering participants the opportunity to complete as many loops of a 7.3km course as they can within a six-hour timeframe. The route begins at the Two Mile Bay Sailing Club, known as the Pillar, and extends to Te Ātea, where participants can admire intricately carved pou, before returning. The course follows Taupō’s Great Lake Pathway, providing stunning views of the lake and the surrounding mountains.

Participants can choose to enter as individuals or form relay teams of up to six members, fostering a sense of community and teamwork.

In addition, a children’s event takes place on the preceding Friday, allowing young participants aged 4 to 15 to engage in the atmosphere of the main event. The kids’ course runs along the same Great Lake Pathway, with various distances accommodating different age groups and turn-around points. Notably, entrants aged 10 and under can be accompanied by an adult at no additional cost, enhancing the family-friendly nature of the event.