Paparoa Ultra is a new community-driven endurance event celebrating the unique beauty and challenge of the Paparoa Track. Limited to 120 competitors, it offers a rare chance to run an iconic Great Walk in race format. Covering the full length of the trail, this event takes you from dense native forest to alpine tops, across […]
An epic journey that weaves through the best trails from Kāpiti, the Hutt river trail, Belmont, Porirua, Karori and Wellington City. InsanityThe Worlds EndShake and BakeAfter ShockDistance160km100km50km24kmVert (m)480829661607728Gradient3%3%3.2%3.0%GRADIENT FACTORBumpyBumpyBumpyBumpy
Runnable, well maintained trails and multiple aid stations make this the perfect first ultra experience. Challenge yourself and earn every kilometre.
This run is limited to 600 participants on the day. This Ultra caters for the beginner through to the Elite Ultra Athlete looking to do their fastest time. The Trail is a Grade 2 Mountain Bike Ride and does give some good uphill climbs, with the finish a good downhill to the seafront finish in […]
Join us for the debut of our unique trail running event at Cable Bay, Nelson. With four distances to choose from, including a 10km taster and epic 55km ultra marathon, the event offers something for everyone. Traversing a mix of the Cableway Walkway and private land, you’ll take on challenging hill climbs, wander over rugged […]
Get ready to get your heart pumping and your muscles burning with The WUU2K trail run. Our event takes you through some of the most picturesque trails surrounding the city, with hills that will challenge even the most seasoned runners. With a variety of distances to choose from, our event is perfect for all skill […]
Set in the rugged and breathtaking landscapes of Glenbervie Forest, managed by Rayonier Matariki Forests. The Northland 100 is an ultra-running experience like no other. This course takes runners deep into forestry land, offering a unique challenge through rolling hills, dense native bush, and wide-open logging roads. With a race village atmosphere at the forestry […]
This unique ultramarathon event takes place near Naseby - the highest town in New Zealand at 2000ft above sea level. Naseby is 15km north-west by road from Ranfurly and 145km north-west (via Middlemarch) from Dunedin. The race is held on the last weekend of August each year. Originally the Water Race was built for gold […]
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 pools, play up the snowy mountains and be blown away by the serenity of the international dark sky zone. With 7 race distances to choose […]
Join us for an epic event that showcases the very best of what the Great Lake Taupō region has to offer: expansive lake views, rugged mountains, mighty rivers, pristine waterfalls, and untouched native New Zealand bush. Though we are an ultra event we realise everyone has to start somewhere and offer distances to suit those […]
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 Running Calendar. Come along and challenge yourself right here on our stunning back doorstep and be part of the 2024 Crater Rim Ultra trail event. […]
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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 of terrain to run on? The Result 82kms of pure running magic Rakahuri to South New Brighton 45m elevation gain 140m elevation loss Fast, flat […]
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 Molesworth Cob Cottage to Hanmer Springs through the Molesworth Station. The race can be done as a Solo-runner, in a Team of 2 or in […]
The spectacle has been created by runners, for all runners. From the mile to the 100 mile, the trails to the road, weekenders to olympians. Take on the challenge, then take in the spectacle. 100 Mile100km50km21kmDistance160km100km50km21kmVert (m)8877535123081181Gradient5.5%5.4%4.6%5.6%GRADIENT FACTORHarshHarshToughHarsh
New Zealand’s Premier Mountain run
Get your ultra on! Ultra Five-0 is a trail running event along the Hunua Traverse Trail in Auckland's Hunua Ranges. The course is 100% runnable and made up of a combination of gravel roads, single track trails and chip-seal roads. Whether you're gunning for the 50km, the 25km, or the 50km team relay, it's a […]
Every year, for just one day, the pristine trails of Motatapu beckon thousands of enthusiasts to partake in one of New Zealand’s most beloved off-road sporting events. Join us on Saturday […]