Crankworx » Crankworx Air DH presented by Rotorua Canopy Tours

Set on Skyline Rotorua Gravity Park’s Mr. Black, the Rotorua Air DH challenges racers to send it on 32 jumpable features while charging for the win on Rotorua’s dirt gold. The trail was crafted as New Zealand’s answer to the Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s A-Line, arguably the most famous trail in the world.

While this event attracts some of the top names in Downhill and Enduro, it’s designed to get the Rotorua bike community out and into the international Crankworx racing scene. So come get amongst the tables, step downs, step ups, and more, alongside some of the best from both the local and international racing scene.

Course details on Trailforks

Mr. Black in Skyline Rotorua Gravity Park

Kidsworx Invitational 11-12 competitors will race the same Mr. Black course as all the other categories with the exception of the “Road Gap” and “Final Gap” features which will be closed for this category. These features will have mandatory ride arounds for the Kidsworx Invitational category.

Mr Black

Event Information

REGISTRATION
Public Registration Opens: Friday 17th October 2025 at 10:00am NZDT
Registration Closes: Sunday 8th March 2026 at 11:59pm NZDT

No onsite registration available.

Entry Fee
Entry Fee: $132.83 NZD (includes GST and fees)
Includes athlete accreditation for access into the venue for the event week.

Cancellation Policy
All entry fees, minus a $15 NZD administration fee, are fully refundable for any reason up to 30 days prior to the official registration closing date.

All entry fees, minus a $15 NZD administration fee, are eligible for a 50% refund for any reason, up to the official registration closing date.

All entry fees are non-refundable or transferable after the registration deadline of Sunday 8th March 2026 at 11:59pm (even in the case of injury or mechanical problems). After this deadline, no refunds will be issued except where required by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other applicable law.

If the Event is cancelled in full and not rescheduled, you may be entitled to a refund or credit in accordance with applicable law.

Refund requests must be received in writing to nzathletes@crankworx.com.

Competitors who need to withdraw after the registration deadline should email nzathletes@crankworx.com to confirm their withdrawal otherwise they will appear on the start list as a DNS.

Festival Entry (for riders and parents/spectators)

As part of the rider’s race fee(s) they receive entry to the festival for the full week, even on days where they may not be racing. They DO NOT need to purchase a festival pass.

Parents, family members, friends or anyone that is not entered in a race (competing) but wishes to attend the festival MUST hold a festival pass. Festival pass options are available HERE.

ATHLETE CHECK IN / RIDERS OFFICE
Location
Next door to Skyline Rotorua Mountain Bike Park at Te Kōhea (previously Rainbow Springs Nature Park), 192 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua.

It is advised that all athletes park at the Rowi Street car park area and walk to the Riders Office for check-in.

Hours
TBD

CATEGORIES
MEN | Elite
WOMEN | Elite

WOMEN | U15 [2012-2013]
WOMEN | U17 [2010-2011]
WOMEN | U19 [2008-2009]
WOMEN | Senior Amateur 19+ [2007+]

Kidsworx Invitational
BOYS | Invitational 10-12 [2014-2016] **
GIRLS | Invitational 10-12 [2014-2016] **

**Application is required to be considered for these categories. Please refer to the Kidsworx Invitational Event Page for more details

PROTECTION RULES
Full face helmet (any certified 1 or 2-piece) is mandatory

Elbows/Forearms, Knee/Shin, Spinal/shoulder protection, neck brace and full finger gloves highly recommended

Invitational 11-12 Category
The following protective equipment is mandatory:

– Full face helment (any certified 1 or 2-piece)
– Elbows/Forearm protection
– Knee/Shin protection
– Spinal/Shoulder protection
– Neck brace
– Full finger gloves (highly recommended)

FORMAT
1 Run, Finals Only

TIMING
Timing chips will be used for this race. Timing chips must be collected during the scheduled training session. Pick up location will be by the bottom Skyline Gondola entrance. A member of the timing team will be handing out the timing chips and will be in a branded Crankworx Crew t-shirt.

Un-returned chips will be charged to the rider. Cost is 80 euro. Please make sure to return the timing chip at the finish coral after your race run.

GONDOLA ACCESS
The Skyline Gondola will be used for all uplifts during the scheduled Training / Seeding and Finals times. Athletes registered for the Air DH must have their race plates on their bikes and their wristbands on to access the Gondola during scheduled Training / Seeding and Finals times only. Any use of the Gondola outside those times requires a Skyline MTB Pass.

START LIST
Start List will be published the night before the race HERE

Contact for more information: nzathletes@crankworx.com.