Molesworth Run
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About the race
The Molesworth Run is an 84 km ultra running event across Molesworth Station from the Molesworth Cob Cottage to Hanmer Springs. The route travels on gravel and low‑volume public roads through high country terrain, including Ward Pass (1145 m), Isolated Flat, the Acheron valley, the Clarence River and Jacks Pass, finishing at Chisholm Reserve in Hanmer Springs.
The event can be entered as a solo runner, a team of two, or a team of four. Distances are organised into four legs:
- Leg 1 – 20 km
- Leg 2 – 22 km
- Leg 3 – 21.4 km
- Leg 4 – 20.5 km
Solo entrants are required to be experienced ultra-distance competitors and must provide their own dedicated support vehicle. Teams of two each run a marathon-length leg (42 km each) and teams of four run approximately 21 km per leg. A leg-splitting option allows teams to share legs between up to eight runners; entry fee remains the same as a four-person team. Entry fees are listed as Solo $75, Team of Two $150, Team of Four $300. Online entries close Thursday 19 November.
Safety notes: the course is in high country around 1000 m elevation with potentially extreme weather, limited shade and water, rough roads and no fuel or aid stations on course. Competitors must supply their own support, carry adequate water and first-aid, and expect limited or no cellphone reception. Rubbish must be carried out. Toilets are provided at the start, some changeover points and the Acheron Accommodation House. The field is limited to 75 teams and 20 solo entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.