South Island Ultra Marathon
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About the race
The South Island Ultra Marathon is scheduled for 8 May 2027 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail in the South Island of New Zealand. The event comprises four separate races that all finish on the beachfront in Hokitika and use much of the trail network between lakes, rivers and the coast.
The courses run through lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, water races, swing bridges, historic tram-line bridges, forestry, wetlands, boardwalks, mountains and the sea. The trail is rated as a Grade 2 mountain bike ride and includes uphill sections; the finish into Hokitika is largely downhill to the seafront. Organisers note total elevation around 720 m for the 100 km course (based on competitor records) and around 500 m for the 54 km course.
Event entries are limited to 400 participants. The 100 km and 54 km distances may be entered as solo runners or as teams of two, with team change points on the course. The 24 km and 6 km distances are solo events. Fundraising activity is linked to several charities and a local hotel is listed as a sponsor.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 100 km Greymouth to Hokitika, solo or team of two
- 54 km Old Christchurch Road to Hokitika, solo or team of two
- 24 km Lake Kaniere to Hokitika, solo
- 6 km Kaniere Township run/walk, solo
