Events

Event Information

Building on the success of last year’s races, the Auckland Schools Shreddah Funduro Series is now sanctioned by College Sport Auckland, providing increased accessibility and opportunities for students across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Jafakids MTB Academy is excited to host the first round of the series at Riverhead Forest, with access via Barlow Road (entry off Ararimu Valley Road).

Entry is open to intermediate and secondary school students aged 11–19, with the option to race either:

• 4 stages (Grade 3–4 trails), or
• 6 stages (includes Grade 5 trails)

A link to the event manual is provided below and contains all key information, including race format, venue access, pricing, schedules, and event procedures.

Event Dates & Registration Cutoff

• 🏁 Race 1 – Riverhead (Hosted by Jafakids MTB Academy)
• 🗓  Sunday 15 February 2026
• ⏰ Entries close: Tuesday 10 February 2026

👉 Race 1 – Registration Link – https://my.raceresult.com/371841

Entries are capped to 200 competitors per race.

Riders should be confident riding the trail grades associated with their chosen course.

Course Access & Practice

The course will be marked and taped on:

• Thursday 12 February

• Friday 13 February

Official practice will take place on Saturday 14 February.

Please be mindful of other riders and the public during this time, as the event does not have exclusive access to the forest.

On race day, riders may complete the stages in any order, and as many times as they like within the allocated time window.

Race Day Support

• Race Marshals will be positioned at key locations throughout the course to assist with safety and directions

• A hydration station will be available for all competitors, providing drinks and light snacks

Event Manual

Race Schedule

** subject to change with notice

Due to the large number of riders entered for Sunday’s Funduro, we have made a change to the Stage 6 course. The trails Mushroom and Sexy Chicken will no longer form part of the 6 Stage Long Course. Removing these trails will allow us to better manage rider numbers and maintain safe flow throughout the course.

Two alternative “blind” trails will be announced on Sunday morning for the 6 Stage Long Course. Both trails are classified as Grade 3 (easy).

The Stage 4 course remains unchanged.

All riders are required to attend the race briefing at 9:45am, where we will explain the revised Stage 6 format and confirm the order in which riders will complete the trails.