Course
An 84km point-to-point run from the Molesworth Cob Cottage to Chisholm Reserve, Hanmer Springs, split into four legs of 20km, 22km, 21.4km and 20.5km. The route follows gravel and metal station roads through Molesworth Station, then sealed road from the Clarence River Bridge to Hanmer Springs. It crosses Ward Pass and open tussock country. Portaloos and emergency water are at the leg changeovers.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- !Entries closeThu 19 Nov 2026 · in 4 weeks
- ★Race daySat 21 Nov 2026
About
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 a Team of 4 runners.
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