Canterbury Winter Trail Series: Mt Cass
Event #2 in the series. Located just five minutes north of Amberley, Mount Cass Station sits where the Waipara wine region meets the rugged Pacific coastline. This dramatic landscape is […]
Event #2 in the series. Located just five minutes north of Amberley, Mount Cass Station sits where the Waipara wine region meets the rugged Pacific coastline. This dramatic landscape is […]
That’s right, we are coming to Christchurch! McLeans Islands is one of Christchurch’s hidden treasures! This course weaves in and out of beautiful old grown pine forest and along river […]
A Backyard Ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6.706kms in less than one hour. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is used to recover and replenish for the next hours race. The race finishes when one person completes one more lap than […]
Event #3 in the series. Located just five minutes northeast of Springfield, at the base of the incredible Mount Torlesse, this venue delivers a classic Canterbury high-country trail experience. Runners […]
The Fairlie Lions Mackenzie Half Marathon is a one-of-a-kind trail event set in the stunning Fairlie Basin, New Zealand. With spectacular mountain views, river trails, gravel roads, and hill climbs, […]
Complete one 6.7km lap within an hour... Restart again on the hour… Continue… Until only one person is left to complete a lap A Backyard Ultra is a type of ultramarathon where participants run laps of a set course of 6.706 metres (4.167 miles) and they must finish each loop in less than an hour. […]
Event #4 in the series, the final event for 2026. Located just 15 minutes west of Mount Somers Village, at the base of the Moorhouse and Peter Ranges, Inverary Station […]
A morning for all levels of walkers and runners, get out there, compete and breath in the fresh forest air with your family and friends! With 4 epic race distances […]
The Backyard Ultra format is simple:Run 6.7056 kilometers every hour, on the hour until you are the last person standing. All you need to do is be in the corral at the start of every hour for the bell and be back in time for the next bell. “Just one more” as easy as that.
Race Tekapo is an exciting destination race located in the heart of Lake Tekapo, where you can indulge in stunning lake and mountain views, relax and soak in local hot […]
Finally, a chance to run with your best friend! The 4 Paws Marathon is a fun and relaxed walk/run event within Bottle Lake Forest and along the beaches of Christchurch. […]
With stunning hill, city, and harbour views and a variety of courses to suit all abilities, the Crater Rim Ultra is fast becoming a must-do event on the NZ Trail […]
Kaikо̄ura Mountains to the Sea is a community-focused event, open to participants of all ages. An event running around Kaikoura's iconic peninsula and up towards Mt Fyffe. Categories from marathon, […]
Start and finish at the Staveley Store. The run is based around the Mt Somers DOC walking track. The nearest town to provide accommodation and facilities is Methven. Somers MarathonHalf […]
How far can you run without crossing a “proper” road whilst staying within a few hundred metres of a waterway ~ river, lagoon, ocean or stream, and offering a variety […]
The Molesworth Station is New Zealand’s largest high country station and is located in the upper half of the South Island. Our 84 km ultra running event runs from the […]
Get ready to challenge yourself at the Run Mt Hutt, where runners will take on one of New Zealand's most scenic and challenging courses. Whether you're tackling the 25km Full […]