Southern Lakes Ultra

Course

Six-stage multi-day ultra of roughly 250 km run over seven days through the ranges between Wanaka and Queenstown, finishing in Queenstown. Individual stages run from about 30 km to 50 km with one 80 km stage. Terrain is a mix of DOC single trail, hard-pack trail, mountain bike trail and 4WD road, with multiple river crossings and remote backcountry. Cut-offs apply at each stage.

Key dates

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  Race day
  Fri 19 Feb 2027

About

Explore the breathtaking Southern Lakes region of New Zealand in this 7-day, 6-stage multi-day ultra. Runners will traverse stunning landscapes, from rugged mountains to serene lakes, in this challenging yet rewarding event hosted in the heart of Central Otago. The Southern Lakes Ultra offers an unforgettable adventure for endurance athletes seeking an exceptional running experience.

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  Ben Lomond Vertical Kilometre

  Fri 19 Feb 2027 · Queenstown, Otago · 1.2 km

  1200m of raw off track climbing to the Ben Lomond summit

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  Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Ultra

  Sat 20 Feb 2027 · Queenstown, Otago · 56K Ultra · Marathon · 30K · Half Marathon · 10K

  High-country marathon on Queenstown's Ben Lomond Station

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  Challenge Kuriwao

  February 2027 · Clinton, Otago · 42km Run/Walk · 21km Run/Walk · 10km Run/Walk

  Steep, unformed farm tracks through Otago hill country

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  Motatapu

  Sat 6 Mar 2027 · Arrowtown, Otago · Ultra Run · Mountain Bike · Trail Marathon · Miners Trail · Junior Trail

  Point to point trail racing between Wanaka and Queenstown

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