A group of people in colorful and reflective costumes, including headlamps and LED accessories, participating in a nighttime fun run or event. Some are wearing tutus and wigs, while others have race numbers pinned to their outfits.

Saturday 14 June, 2025

Wairakei Resort, Taupo

Join us for a night of fun and adventure! Grab a headlamp, some friends or family and get ready for the unique experience that is the Possum!

With 5km, 12km and 21km run and walk options there is something for everyone!

2025 ENTRIES ARE OPN!

Four people wearing white dresses with illuminated fairy lights at a nighttime event.
Three happy runners in colorful outfits pose for a photo at a nighttime race event, wearing medals and headlamps. Tents and people in reflective vests are in the background.
Group of four people at a night event, wearing lighted LED wings, bib numbers visible, and headlamps. They are outdoors in a dimly lit area.
Night trail runners wearing headlamps and race bibs on a path surrounded by trees and marked as 1km. The setting is illuminated with bluish lights.
Two men wearing pink shirts pose in a forest at night, one with a headlamp.
Two people wearing illuminated costumes with tutus and neon accessories at an outdoor event.

Welcome runners and walkers to
The Possum

If you are looking for fun, adventure and personal challenge, plus a way to stay fit in the winter months then the Possum is for you.

Running or walking at night is just awesome and the trails we have lined up for you are super fun.

Reflective course markings will light the path to follow and Marshals at key locations will keep you on course and provide lots of encouragement.

What makes The Possum so Unique:

  1. A night time adventure like no other

  2. Experience the wonder of the Craters of the Moon geothermal board walk

  3. Be dazzled by awesome light affects

  4. Go underground in the fully lit up tunnels

  5. Fun single track with ups and downs and great traction

  6. Grab a bargain at the amazing Expo

  7. Be entertained by the epic DJ Alexi with his pumping tunes

  8. Be in to win heaps of prizes – dress up or use a Ledlenser to be in to win

  9. Enjoy fantastic food – make sure you join us for dinner

  10. Soak those weary muscles in the Geothermal hot pools after your run/walk

  • Two smiling people running in colorful tutus and hats at night, holding glow sticks, on a lit trail surrounded by greenery.

    5km Fun

    A fantastic event for all ages. Run, walk or stroll 5km of undulating terrain. Dress up for maximum fun!

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  • Group of runners with headlamps participating in a nighttime trail race, wearing colorful outfits and bib numbers, on a forest path.

    12km Adventure

    Not too easy and not too hard, our 12km has all the best bits. Take on our middle distance adventure.

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  • Night runner wearing orange shirt and headlamp, running on a forest trail.

    21km Challenge

    Our toughest and most rewarding event distance. Are you up for the challenge?

    Find Out More

NEW Ledlenser NEO Series

Bright, light and rechargeable!

Logo with a red circle and two rings beside the text "Adobe Acrobat."

Use a Ledlenser headlamp at the Possum and be in to win a share of $1,000 of amazing Ledlenser headlamp prizes.

Black headlamp with adjustable strap, featuring a central LED light.
LED headlamp with a black strap and blue battery pack
Three black t-shirts on a forested landscape background, featuring a design with the text "Ledlenser Possum Night Trail Run." The text "2025 Merch!" appears on the left side in stylized font.
Two blue t-shirts with "Project Possum" logo against a scenic foggy landscape, labeled "2025 Merch!" on the left.

Possum 25 Merch is Here!

Get ready to light up the trails!

This year’s Possum 25 Black T-shirts feature a glow-in-the-dark logo - because the Possum spirit never fades!
Available in Male, Female and Youth sizing.

Back by popular demand, we’ve also restocked our Sports T-shirts. Available in Male and Female sizing.

Grab yours before they disappear!