Maia Flint in recovery mode after winning the Motatapu Miners Trail race on Saturday. PHOTOS: MOTATAPUMore than 2700 competitors relished fine conditions as they ran or biked in the back country between Arrowtown and Wānaka during the Motatapu off-road race on Saturday. In the 47km mountain bike from Glendhu Bay to Arrowtown, Priscilla Thompson won the women’s race in 2hr 18min 48sec. Mel Aitken smashed the women’s Trail Marathon field, finishing in 3hr 31min 53sec, while Talia Flannery was second in 3hr 49min 4sec. Meanwhile, 250 competitors aged from 7 to 15 took part in the 4km Junior Trail Run, which followed a loop along the Arrow River Bridges Trail.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 08, 2026 15:37 UTC