Aotearoa Ultra Marathon
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About the race
The Aotearoa Ultra Marathon is a set of three long-distance run events held on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand, with routes finishing at Halswell Quarry in Christchurch. The courses link coastal bays, ridge lines and rural roads across the peninsula and include significant climbing and descending.
Event distances and elevation:
- 101 km : 4055 m elevation, Little River to Halswell Quarry, solo or teams of two with a team change at Pigeon Bay.
- 53 km : 2278 m elevation, Pigeon Bay to Halswell Quarry, solo or teams of two with a team change at Port Levy Spur car park.
- 15 km : 484 m elevation, Gebbies Pass to Halswell Quarry, solo.
The 101 km course follows Western Valley Road, Port Levy, Pigeon Bay, Middle Road, Summit Road, Mt Herbert and Kennedy’s Bush Track and Road before reaching Halswell Quarry. The routes traverse terrain shaped by early volcanic activity and offer views of Akaroa and Lyttelton harbours. The event is based around Little River Domain and covers both Banks Peninsula and parts of Christchurch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
