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SUMMARY:Canterbury Winter Trail Series: Mt Cass
DESCRIPTION: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 defined by impressive limestone outcrops\, big hills\, and bush-filled gullies\, creating a challenging and visually striking course. Expect sustained climbs\, technical descents\, and constantly changing terrain\, all rewarded with epic views across the Waipara district\, Mount Grey\, Pegasus Bay\, and back toward Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. A true highlight for runners who love tough trails and big scenery.
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/canterbury-winter-trail-series-mt-cass/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Half-Marathon,Hilly,Short Distance,South Island
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SUMMARY:Canterbury Winter Trail Series: Willesden Farms
DESCRIPTION:Event #1 in the series. Just 30 minutes from Christchurch\, Willesden Farms at Kaituna Valley delivers a spectacular Banks Peninsula trail experience shaped by ancient volcanic landscapes\, rolling ridgelines\, and hidden pockets of native bush. Starting low in the valley\, the course climbs steadily through trees and open hill country before bursting onto exposed ridges with sweeping views across Kaitorete Spit\, down the coast towards Timaru and over to the Canterbury foothills. Technical in places\, flowing in others\, and constantly changing\, this venue offers a true test of strength and skill — and the perfect stage to launch the series.
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/canterbury-winter-trail-series-willesden-farms/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Half-Marathon,Hilly,Short Distance,South Island
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SUMMARY:Best Dam Backyard Ultra
DESCRIPTION:The Best Dam Backyard Ultra starting on 9 May 2026 is a last one standing event based at Otematata Wetlands in Canterbury. \n\n\n\nA Backyard Ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run a 6.7km course in less than one hour\, every hour. If a runner does not finish a lap within the hour they DNF (Did Not Finish). The race finishes when one person completes one more lap than anyone else. \n\n\n\nThe course is on well marked trails with minimal elevation gain and scenic views of wetlands\, Lake Aviemore and mountains. It is the same as the day loop used by the NZ team in the 2024 World Team Championship.
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/best-dam-backyard-ultra/
CATEGORIES:Backyard Ultra,Canterbury,Flat,South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260502T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260502T235959
DTSTAMP:20260615T102152
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SUMMARY:Hanmer Half
DESCRIPTION:A run like no other—towering 100-year-old trees\, crisp alpine air\, and golden autumn colours set the scene for an unforgettable day on the trails. The Hanmer Half is fun\, and seriously scenic\, winding through the stunning Hanmer Heritage Forest with breathtaking mountain views. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re here to chase a time\, enjoy a weekend away\, or simply soak up the good vibes and great company\, this is your kind of run.
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/hanmer-half/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Half-Marathon,South Island
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SUMMARY:Skedaddle
DESCRIPTION:Taking place at the majestic Island Hills Station\, Skedaddle is one of the most well loved trail events on the calendar! With nature at the heart of the event\, all proceeds go towards conservation efforts for the Mandamus Reserve Charitable Trust which includes the largest QEII Open Space Covenant in Canterbury. \n\n\n\nWe would love to have you join us on Saturday 26 April 2025! \n\n\n\nThe race consists of five distances; 42km\, 30km\, 15km\, 10km and a kids 4km. The courses are all point-to-point along stunning singletrack through the privately-owned Island Hills Station.  \n\n\n\nAptly named after the highest point on the property\, Mt Skedaddle (1704m)\, it’s time to take flight for nature! \n\n\n\nTwo TunnerWilderbeastDozer LineHumble DoveDistance42km30km15km10kmVert (m)20971397718316Gradient5%4.7%4.8%3.2%GRADIENT FACTORToughToughToughBumpy
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/skedaddle/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Half-Marathon,Marathon,Mountainous,Short Distance,South Island
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SUMMARY:Aotearoa Ultra
DESCRIPTION:The 101km Ultra will take in 4\,055m of elevation throughout this great run. Starting at Little River Domain runners will head up Western Valley Road and over to Port Levy\, then on to Pigeon Bay\, where they will run up to the Summit Road via Middle Road and then back to Pigeon Bay\, to Port Levy\, up and over Mt Herbert across the Summit Road\, Kennedy’s Bush\, The Crocodile to Halswell Quarry. \nThroughout the run\, competitors will experience some of New Zealand’s most picturesque scenery created by some of New Zealand’s early volcano’s. \n\n\n101km Ultra53km UltraUltra Warm UpDistance101km53km15kmVert (m)40552000300Gradient4%3.8%2%GRADIENT FACTORToughBumpyRunnable
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/aotearoa-ultra/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Hilly,Short Distance,South Island,Ultra-Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251108T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T032809Z
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SUMMARY:Mt Isthmus Traverse
DESCRIPTION:The Mt Isthmus Traverse off-road running event will take place on the privately owned Glen Dene Station in Lake Hawea on Saturday 9th November 2024. If you are up for a challenge and enjoy running on a variety of terrain including mountain trails\, single track\, ridge-lines and 4wd farm tracks whilst enjoying spectacular mountain and lake views – this is the event for you! \n\n\n\nLet the adventures begin! \n\n\n\nMarathon27km Run10k5kDistance42km27km10km5kmVert (m)16001100Gradient3.8%4.1%GRADIENT FACTORBumpyTough
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/mt-isthmus-traverse/
LOCATION:Wanaka\, Wanaka\, Otago\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Half-Marathon,Hilly,Marathon,Mountainous,Rocky,Short Distance,South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241207T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241207T235959
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CREATED:20240727T234957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T234958Z
UID:10000085-1733529600-1733615999@paincave.co.nz
SUMMARY:Hanmer Alpine Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Alpine Marathon\, Half Marathon and 10km is back for 2024! Supported by Hanmer Holiday Homes the Alpine Marathon starts and finishes at the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp and runs through the picturesque Hanmer Forest on trails that are not normally accessible to the public. This is a truly unique race which provides expansive views of the stunning scenery and our thanks goes out to Rayonier Matariki Forests for allowing us to access Hanmer Forest. \n\n\n\nMarathonHalf Marathon10kDistance42km21km10kmVert (m)700350100Gradient1.7%1.7%1%GRADIENT FACTORRunnableRunnableRunnable
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/hanmer-alpine-marathon/
LOCATION:Hanmer Springs\, Hanmer Springs\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Flat,Half-Marathon,Marathon,Short Distance,South Island
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