Supported by Central BOP Primary and Intermediate School Sport

KIDS DU

18 March 2026

Our annual running and mountain biking event giving over 600 tamariki the chance to have fun, give it a go, and proudly represent their school.

Welcome to the School Kids Du

Held in Term 1 and supported by the Rotorua Principals Association Sport Committee, the School Kids Du is a fun and active day out for tamariki. With around 600 kids taking part each year, it’s an awesome chance to give duathlon a go in a supportive, school-friendly environment.

Event Options

Short CourseRun: 500m | MTB: 3km | Run: 500m

Long CourseRun: 1.5km | MTB: 8km | Run: 500m

Note:

· Year 3 & 4 children must enter the Short Course.

· Year 5 & 6 students can choose either course.

· Year 7 & 8 students must enter the Long Course.

Entry Fee & Registration

Entry Fee: $10

Schools take registrations directly.

Please contact your local school to register, or for all other enquiries, contact: info@rats.org.nz

Location & Course Maps

Waipa MTB Carpark

The event is held at the Waipa Whakarewarewa Forest Carpark in Rotorua. Facilities include:

On-site coffee and food
Toilets
Bike wash stations
Plenty of parking

Race 1 & 2
Short Course
Yr 3 & 4 | Yr 5 & 6

Run: 500m | Bike: 3km | Run: 500m

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Race 3
Long Course
Yr 5 & 6 | Yr 7&8

Run: 1.5km | Bike: 8km | Run: 500m

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Run Course
Route

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Race Information

Race Day Schedule

8:30am
Registration and Transition area opens
9:15am
All bikes must be in the transition area, and everyone must be present for the race briefing
9:30am
RACE 1: Years 5 & 6 SHORT Course Race Starts
10:15am
RACE 2: Years 3 & 4 SHORT Course Race Starts
11:00am
RACE 3: LONG Course Starts

Where possible there will be separate staggered starts for girls and boys for each race.

Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Kids Du. Events like ours would not be able to continue without the support of people just like you!

We have a wide range of positions available on the day. Please contact us if you're interested and available: info@rats.org.nz

Health and Safety

To be updated.

Prizegiving

Prizegiving immediately after the last finisher of the Long Course.

Previous Results

2025 Kids Du Results pdf

2023 Kids Du Results pdf

2022 Kids Du Results pdf

2021 Kids Du Results pdf

Proudly supported by CBOP School Sports & Events

The Rotorua Principals Association (RPA) oversees Primary and Intermediate school sports in the Central Bay of Plenty. The RPA Sport Committee (RPASC) is made up of nominated principals from local schools. They organise sports events for students in years 0-8 during school time. The RPASC ensures these events are safe, welcoming, affordable, and enjoyable, offering various activities to suit all students. They employ a full-time sports and events director to manage the annual events calendar. The committee meets every term to plan and support school sport and recreation activities.

Thanks to our supporters