Mavora Explorer

Course

Starts and finishes at the Mararoa Station yard in the Te Anau Basin, crossing two working high country stations on farm tracks and trail with views over Lake Manapouri and the Fiordland ranges. The 21 km Mararoa Half climbs Thomas Burn then returns downhill along the Mararoa River; 12 km and 6 km options share the same country. Graded intermediate to advanced.

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  Wed 20 Jan 2027 · in 13 weeks
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  Sat 23 Jan 2027

About

Explore the untamed wilderness of New Zealand's Mavora Lakes on the Mavora Explorer trail run. Featuring 21km, 12km, and 6km routes, as well as a challenging Run + MTB Duathlon, this event offers something for runners and cyclists of all levels to conquer the stunning natural landscapes of the South Island.

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  Meridian Hydro Half Marathon

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