South Island Ultra Marathon
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South Island Ultra Marathon : 8 May 2027
The South Island Ultra Marathon is scheduled for 8 May 2027 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. The event base is at the Beachfront Hotel Hokitika, Revell Street, Hokitika, and all races finish on the Hokitika beachfront.
Four events are offered along sections of the trail. The longer distances may be entered as solo runners or as teams of two, with specified team change locations. The trail follows tracks and paths that include lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, swing bridges, historic tramline bridges, forestry, wetlands, boardwalks, mountains and coastal sections.
The course is a Grade 2 mountain bike trail with uphill sections and a finishing descent to the seafront. Reported total elevation gain for the 100 km course is around 720 m and about 500 m for the 54 km course. Entry on race day is limited to 400 participants.
Fundraising is part of the event program; listed beneficiary organisations include the West Coast Wilderness Trail, Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand Trust and the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust. The Beachfront Hotel Hokitika is named as a sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 100 km Greymouth to Hokitika - solo or team of 2
- 54 km Old Christchurch Road to Hokitika - solo or team of 2
- 24 km Lake Kaniere to Hokitika - solo
- 6 km Kaniere township run/walk - solo