Barefoot XTRAIL Series: Battle at Boulder Hill

Set within Belmont Regional Park, the Barefoot XTRAIL Series Battle at Boulder Hill offers a diverse trail running experience featuring a variety of terrains and scenic views. The courses traverse lush native bush, open ridgelines, and rolling farmland, providing participants with extensive panoramas across Wellington harbour, the Hutt Valley, and the coastline.

Participants can expect varied challenges across the different courses. The shortest route offers a compact loop characterized by quick climbs and smooth descents. The medium course incorporates a gradual ascent through dense bushland, breaking onto exposed hillside that showcases the rugged beauty of Belmont’s landscape, before descending along downhill tracks that loop back to the starting point. The longest course presents a steady climb to the summit of Boulder Hill, followed by expansive downhills and a challenging final segment that returns runners to the base.

This event captures the essence of Wellington’s natural beauty and presents an opportunity for both competitive runners and casual participants to enjoy a well-organized trail running experience.