Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race

18/06/2026

Yes, the heli bike stage is real 🚁

Volcanic Epic begins with an unforgettable uplift into the Kaimanawa Ranges, setting the tone for five days of adventure across New Zealand’s volcanic heartland.

It’s the kind of start you don’t forget in a hurry.

Entries for 2027 are open now 👉 www.volcanicepic.co.nz

18/06/2026

Volcanic Epic is built to feel good on and off the bike. After each stage, slow down, grab your included food truck lunch, swap stories with other riders and settle into the rhythm of a premium stage-race week.

17/06/2026

The response to Volcanic Epic 2027 has been incredible 🚁🌋

Our first pricing tier for the 5 Day Solo and 5 Day Pairs categories has now gone, with riders already locking in their place on next year's start line.

If you're planning to join us in 2027, don't leave it too long.

Volcanic Epic uses demand-based tiered pricing, meaning entry prices increase as each allocation fills.

17/06/2026

That was quick! Tier One of the Five Day Event has now sold out.

Enter now to grab the Teir Two Pricing.
https://www.volcanicepic.co.nz/enter.html

17/06/2026

Volcanic Epic 2027 Entries Are Now Open 👇

There are three ways to ride in 2027:

🔥 5 Day Pairs
🔥 5 Day Solo
🔥 2 Day Solo

Volcanic Epic uses tiered discount- demand based pricing, meaning the lowest prices are available in the earliest entry allocations. Once a pricing tier sells out, the next tier is released.

If Volcanic Epic 2027 is on your calendar, now is the time to secure your place and lock in the best available price.

Enter now

New Zealand's premier MTB Stage Race - 5 days of world-class singletrack.

16/06/2026

The countdown is on 👉 Volcanic Epic 2027 entries open in just 4 hours ⏰

Ewa Bailey from Canada is our lucky winner of the free entry, Check your inbox Ewa!

04/06/2026

Win a five day entry to the 2027 Volcanic Epic worth $1,699.

All you need to do is👇
✅ Follow on the gram
✅ Follow Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race on Facebook
✅ Subscribe to our email www.volcanicepic.co.nz/subscribe

Bonus points if you tag in a mate to this post.

Winner is drawn 15 June and entry opens 17 June!

04/06/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE - Entries open soon 🚨
Volcanic Epic 2027 is on its way. , Want first access to entry dates and event updates?

Join the mailing list today.
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30/05/2026

Long before the first participant arrives, there’s a crew out there making it happen.

Huge appreciation to every staff member, volunteer, medic, marshal and supporter who helped bring the event to life.

This stuff doesn’t happen without you.

27/05/2026

These are the moments we love most.

👉 The nerves before the start.
👉 The mid-race grit.
👉 The finish line relief.
👉 The post-race laughs.

Every rider brings their own story to the weekend, and that’s what makes this community so special.