Aotearoa Trail Running Hub
Aotearoa Trail Running Hub
The small town of Te Anau gets right behind all runners as you take on your personal challenge. Feel the buzz and soak up the unique atmosphere of Fiordland during Kepler Challenge weekend.
Conceived in 1988, the Kepler Challenge has grown to become New Zealand’s iconic mountain run. On the first Saturday in December, Te Anau is transformed into the mountain run capital of New Zealand as runners and their supporters descend on the town. With the whole community backing the event, there is a real buzz in the town. This unique atmosphere makes the weekend special for everyone taking part. Perhaps that’s why so many runners return year after year to complete another challenge – Yes the Kepler Challenge can become addictive!
| Kepler Challenge | Luxmore Grunt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 60km | 27km |
| Vert (m) | 1350 | 1074 |
| Gradient | 2.3% | 4% |
| GRADIENT FACTOR | Runnable | Bumpy |