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SUMMARY:Hydro Half Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Spectacular backdrops\, stunning scenery and a vibe that can’t be beaten – it has to be the Meridian Hydro Half Marathon. \n\n\n\nThe annual event was created in 2019 by the Fiordland Trails Trust to raise funds to expand the trail network and help maintain the existing Lake2Lake trail. The community-focused event also features a 10km option for those keen on a shorter saunter. A new 2km Kids fun run is kicking off this year! \n\n\n\nThe course offers riverside and lakeside running\, trails through native bush and small sections of road and 4WD tracks – there are also some undulating sections\, with a maximum elevation of 240m. \n\n\n\nHalf Marathon10kDistance21km10kmVert (m)10050Gradient0.5%0.5%GRADIENT FACTORFlatFlat
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/hydro-half-marathon/
LOCATION:Te Anau\, Te Anau\, Southland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Flat,Half-Marathon,Short Distance,South Island,Southland
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SUMMARY:Hanmer Springs Backyard Ultra
DESCRIPTION:Complete one 6.7km lap within an hour… \n\n\n\nRestart again on the hour… \n\n\n\nContinue… \n\n\n\nUntil only one person is left to complete a lap \n\n\n\nA 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. The race restarts each hour with all those that finished the previous lap on time. The race is over when only one runner remains to complete a lap. This runner is marked as the winner and only finisher\, with all other runners receiving a DNF (Did Not Finish). The strange distance is because the distance for 24 laps is equal to 100 miles.
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/hanmer-springs-backyard-ultra/
CATEGORIES:Backyard Ultra,Canterbury,Flat,South Island
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SUMMARY:Auckland Trail Run Series: Riverhead Forest
DESCRIPTION:There is an endless and ever-changing network of trails in this pine plantation forest. Once again we can expect Riverhead to have a sufficient amount of glorious mud and clay! For the most part\, this course is on a clay surface except for the metaled road sections. We recommend wearing shoes with sufficient tread or pairing up with a buddy at the start or out on course for some of the slippery and steeper parts. It’s not by any means scary but it sometimes helps runners and walkers\, especially those new to the trails to have someone close by to lend a hand.
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/auckland-trail-run-series-riverhead-forest/
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Hilly,North Island,Short Distance,Upper North Island
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SUMMARY:Canterbury Winter Trail Series: Inverary Station
DESCRIPTION: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 delivers a true Canterbury high-country adventure. The course winds through rugged rocky trails\, open tussock and matagouri country\, with multiple creek crossings on the longer routes adding to the challenge. Long climbs are rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding ranges\, Mount Somers\, and across to the Ashburton Lakes — making this a fitting and unforgettable finale to the series.​
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/canterbury-winter-trail-series-inverary-station/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Half-Marathon,Hilly,Short Distance,South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260815T000000
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SUMMARY:Mukamuka Munter
DESCRIPTION:The Mukamuka Munter is a 30km adventure run through stunning coast and mountain landscape. It starts on the coast at Turakirae Head and follows the coastline before entering the canyon-like Mukamuka Valley. The course continues over the south saddle of Mt Mathews and enters the Remutaka Forest proper in the Orongorongo valley. After a major river crossing and several Km’s of bush track\, it exits at Catchpool Stream. \n\n\nMega MunterMukamuka MunterDistance50km32kmVert (m)2300900Gradient4.6%2.8%GRADIENT FACTORToughRunnable
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/mukamuka-munter/
CATEGORIES:Half-Marathon,Hilly,Lower North Island,Marathon,North Island,Rocky,Rugged,Wellington
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SUMMARY:Forest Run Fest
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nWith 4 epic race distances to choose from\, experience Bottle Lake Forest in all of it’s glory! \n\n\n\nThe Forest Run Fest 2023 was epic and it’s back again for 2024!  \n\n\n\nChoose from the Half Marathon\, 10km\, 5.5km or Kids 2km.  \n\n\n\nWalkers and runners both welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\nHalf Marathon10k5.5kmDistance21km10km5.5kmVert (m)000Gradient0%0%0%GRADIENT FACTORFlatFlatFlat
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/forest-run-fest/
LOCATION:Christchurch\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Flat,Half-Marathon,Short Distance,South Island
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SUMMARY:Great Naseby Water Race
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOriginally the Water Race was built for gold mining around 1860 and now it provides the water supply to the town of Naseby and a stunning backdrop for this intense race. \n\n\n200 Mile100 Mile100km50kmDistance320km160km100km50kmVert (m)320016001000500Gradient1%1%1%1%GRADIENT FACTORRunnableRunnableRunnableRunnable
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/great-naseby-water-race/
CATEGORIES:Flat,Miler,Otago,South Island,Ultra-Marathon
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SUMMARY:Kaitaia Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Far North for the Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run/Walk. You can choose a 4km\, 11.5km or Half Marathon – how about it! Choose to run competitively or cruise at your own pace with friends and whanau. \n\n\n\nTe Hiku Forest is a 17\,000-hectare pine forest that was initially planted to protect against drifting coastal sands. This pine forest is remarkably sparse of any other plant life and is unusually evenly spaced. This creates a magical atmosphere and provides a nice soft bed of pine needles to run on. \n\n\n\nHalf Marathon11.5km4kmDistance21km11.5km4kmVert (m)18412140Gradient0.9%1.1%1%GRADIENT FACTORRunnableRunnableRunnable
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/kaitaia-trail-run/
LOCATION:Kaitaia\, Kaitaia\, Northland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Flat,Half-Marathon,North Island,Northland,Short Distance,Upper North Island
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260830T235959
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UID:10000061-1788048000-1788134399@paincave.co.nz
SUMMARY:Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon
DESCRIPTION:42.2km from Historic Clyde to the Cromwell Heritage Precinct via the stunning Lake Dunstan Cycling and Walking Trail. \n\n\n\nThe trail is a well groomed\, firm packed\, cycle trail surface. About 800m of combined elevation over the 42.2km course. \n\n\n\nIt may not be a personal best marathon time but it could easily be a personal best marathon experience! \n\n\n\nLake Dunstan Trail MarathonDistance42kmVert (m)800Gradient1.9%GRADIENT FACTORRunnable
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/lake-dunstan-trail-marathon/
LOCATION:Cromwell\, Cromwell\, Otago\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Marathon,Otago,South Island
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UID:10000122-1788048000-1788134399@paincave.co.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Trail Run Series: Waitawa
DESCRIPTION:Tucked away on the south east coast of Auckland this hidden gem makes for some truly stunning running conditions! \n\n\n\nMade up of three small peninsulas Waitawa boasts outstanding views across the Firth of Thames on every peak and some wicked sections of native bush packed with neat trails just screaming out to be used.
URL:https://paincave.co.nz/event/auckland-trail-run-series-waitawa/
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Hilly,North Island,Short Distance,Upper North Island
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