Course
Anti-clockwise circumnavigation of Mount Ruapehu within Tongariro National Park, finishing in Ohakune. The 100km solo starts in Ohakune at 4am and the 60km at the Waihohonu Track at 7am. Runners cross volcanic valleys, ancient lava fields, scree, rivers and remote alpine terrain with steep climbs and possible snow or ice.
Key dates
- ·RegistrationNot open yet
- ★Race dayMarch 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Ring Of Fire is a revered alpine ultramarathon around Mount Ruapehu, known as one of the most demanding and rewarding events on the Aotearoa trail running calendar. Runners traverse a wild mix of desert plateaus, scoria and lava fields, native bush, tussock-covered ridgelines, and clear mountain streams, with big climbs and even bigger views across one of New Zealand's most treasured landscapes.
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