Golden Homes Jet Boat Marathon

The Golden Homes New Zealand Jet Boat Marathon is one of the sport’s toughest endurance challenges, sending high powered river boats through a series of demanding stages across multiple rivers. Spread over several days, the event tests speed, stamina and river reading skill as teams tackle fast moving braids, shifting channels and unpredictable weather. Racers complete both upstream and downstream legs under strict technical rules, pushing boats and crews to their limits. It is a cornerstone of New Zealand’s jet boating calendar, though the 2025 edition was called off after high river flows made conditions unsafe.