NZ Long Trail Championships

Hills, elevation and extreme distance. This gut buster event on the Athletics NZ Events calendar, delivers on endurance and altitude. This is a mind over matter trail event that will see athletes scaling hills, navigating tricky terrain and bush, and (hopefully) enjoying the epic views along the way. This event is a 100km distance, and usually involves a few thousand metres of elevation.

The event has first aid stations, bag drop services and food and beverages on site to ensure your event experience is a positive one. Be aware that aid stations are few and far between due to the nature of the course, so participants need to carry nutrition and hydration with them. The course is likely to combine a mix of sealed roads, gravel, grass, bush and rock elements.

Spectators are welcome but may have limited viewing opportunities due to the nature of the course. Support crew pacers are able to join 100km runners for the final 14km of the event which involves a hill climb. They are able to offer motivational support only and cannot carry gear for the 100km athletes.