Takapuna Beach Cup

The Takapuna Beach Cup is a three-day Aotearoa Waka Ama event that attracts paddlers from across the nation as well as around the world. The event is hosted at Takapuna Beach, and racing takes places on the Hauraki Gulf which offers stunning views, including one of NZ's iconic extinct volcanoes, Rangitoto. FREE for Spectators!

  • Date Te rā me te wā

    14-16 Feb

  • Location Te wāhi

    The Strand, Takapuna

  • More info He pārongo atu anō

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  • Words by Moana Auckland
  • Last updated 15 Nov 2024

The event is inclusive of rangatahi (youth) and pakeke (adults) with a wide range of different ethnicities and cultures coming together to participate in the biggest change race in Aotearoa. 
Race schedule:
Friday: OC6 5km & Corporate Race
Saturday: OC6 / OC4 42km OC6 marathon (changes) & OC6 / OC4 21km Iron
Sunday: OC6 5km (J16 / Novice), OC6 10km, OC1 / V1 24km Relay (2 paddlers), OC2 24km Relay (4 paddlers)

Location Te wāhi
The Strand, Takapuna
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