Aotearoa Ultra Marathon
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Aotearoa Ultra Marathon
The Aotearoa Ultra Marathon is a series of trail running events on Banks Peninsula and in Christchurch, New Zealand. Routes travel through Little River, Pigeon Bay, Port Levy, Mt Herbert, Lyttleton and Akaroa Harbour before finishing at Halswell Quarry. One shorter route starts at Gebbies Pass.
Distances and formats:
- 101 km solo or team of two, with 4,055 m of elevation.
- 53 km solo or team of two.
- 15 km solo event.
The 101 km route departs from Little River, passes through Pigeon Bay, reaches the Summit Road for harbour views, returns to Pigeon Bay, then continues via Port Levy and Mt Herbert before crossing Summit Road, Kennedy's Bush Track and Kennedy's Bush Road to Halswell Quarry. The 53 km route starts at Pigeon Bay, goes to Port Levy, ascends the Port Levy Spur car park and includes a team changeover point before the remaining sections to Halswell Quarry. The 15 km event runs from Gebbies Pass to Halswell Quarry.
Terrain includes volcanic landforms and coastal viewpoints associated with the region's geological history. The course description notes substantial elevation gain on the longest route and varied trail sections through rural and coastal landscapes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
