TT2000 Long Distance Motorcycle Rally: 20-22 Feb 2026 Registrations are OPEN

REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!

​Welcome to the TT2000 Rally

You’re probably here because the sound of a long weekend’s ride covering 2,000 km of New Zealand’s iconic motorcycling roads is worth some investigation.

Simply put, the TT2000 is an annual challenge for riders who enjoy long-distance motorcycling and want to share the road with others who feel the same. It’s not quite the Iron Butt Rally, nor is it the Long Way Down Under — but you can certainly use the word endurance when comparing it to a regular weekend ride.

Since 2009, TT2000 riders have crossed mountain passes, looped both islands, honoured rural schools, and even chased trains, planes, and fire stations. Every year the theme changes.

For 2026 the TT2000 celebrates monuments, memorials and places of memory, those markers that connect us to history, people, and community. Riders can choose one of three pathways to complete the rally:

  • the Heritage Trail, a fully prescribed route through 20 checkpoints,
  • the Monumental Quest, a self-planned South Island challenge, or
  • the Memorial Path, a self-planned North Island option starting and finishing in Ashhurst.

Whatever pathway you choose, the heart of the TT2000 is the same: a challenging road trip spanning a long weekend (Fri–Sun), across some of the country’s best scenery, and more than likely down roads you’ve never ridden before.

So make yourself a coffee, settle in, and take a while to browse the website. If you’re new to the TT2000, start with How the Rally Works. If you’re a veteran, check the updated rules for 2026 and then head straight to the Checkpoints Home to start planning your ride.
Photo: C. Carey
Photo: C. Carey
Photo: D. Britten
Photo: D. Britten
Photo: D.Britten
Photo: D. Britten