Kunanyi Mountain Run
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Kunanyi Mountain Run
Kunanyi Mountain Run is a three-day trail festival held 27-29 March 2026 in Nipaluna / Hobart, Lutruwita / Tasmania. The event is presented by Salomon and produced by Trail Ventures. The 2026 edition is the fifth running of the festival. The event program includes a Runhub with runner check-in, food and beverage, an expo, cultural activities, and on-course aid and medical support. The organisers acknowledge the Palawa people as the traditional owners of the land.
Race distances and key details
- 9 km - Vertical Downhill - 1,150 m descent
- 66 km - Ultra Solo - 3,780 m total ascent/descent
- 66 km - Ultra Relay - 3,780 m total, 6 legs 7 km to 12 km
- 46 km - Alpine Marathon - 2,360 m total ascent/descent
- 25 km - Mountain Run - 1,560 m total ascent/descent
- 25 km - Mountain Walk - 1,560 m total ascent/descent
- 14 km - Foothills - 680 m total ascent/descent
- 9 km - Foothills - 380 m total ascent/descent
- 5 km - Foothills - 220 m total ascent/descent
- Kids runs for ages 5 to under 15
Qualification and inclusions
The Ultra Solo and Alpine Marathon require prior running qualifications completed since 1 January 2023. Qualifying options include a minimum 50 km trail run with 1,350 m elevation at set pace limits, or a road marathon plus a mainly single-track trail run of at least 19 km and 700 m elevation. Qualifiers must be verifiable online and are assessed by the Run Director.
Registration includes race entry, a unique finishers medal and merch, fully marked courses, aid stations for specified events, first aid and event medical support, professional timing, live results and tracking, on-course photos, drop bags, and trail maintenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.