Course
The Pyramid Run is the running discipline of the weekend, starting and finishing at Ben Ohau Station near Twizel. The 21km half marathon is a loop with out-and-back sections, crossing Darts Bush and Fraser Streams and climbing 290m over the Pyramid Saddle. Surface is a short section of sealed road plus farm tracks, singletrack and 4WD tracks. Four drink stations on the half marathon course; 10km and 5km kids options also run.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race dayFri 23 Oct 2026
About
The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend is a multi-day event in New Zealand's Mackenzie Country combining a kayak race, a mountain bike race and the off-road Pyramid Run. Competitors enter individual disciplines or complete all three to earn Hard Labourer status. The Pyramid Run offers 21km and 10km distances starting at Ben Ohau Station.
Save Twizel Hard Labour Weekend to your season and RunCalendar reminds you the morning entries open and before they close. Free on iPhone, no account needed.
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