10–12 December 2026
Crush the Cargill
Dunedin, Bethune's Gully
The race
About this course
The event features a unique format where participants can choose from three different challenges, each with its own starting time. The 200-mile race begins on Thursday night, while the 100-mile event starts on Friday night. The 24-hour mountain race kicks off on Saturday morning.
This event is characterized as “unorganised,” meaning there is no official entry fee or support provided. However, participants are encouraged to contribute a koha, with all donations supporting the Valley Project.
The course itself offers a distinctive experience, taking runners from Bethune’s Gully to the summit of Mt Cargill, featuring significant elevation changes that add to the challenge. Each lap measures approximately 8.5 kilometers with around 570 meters of vertical ascent, providing both exhilarating climbs and descents. The atmosphere is community-driven, fostering a spirit of camaraderie among participants as they tackle this demanding terrain.
Pick your race
Distances
200 miles
321.87km
100 miles
160.93km
24 Hour Challenge
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
Getting there
Event location
Normanby, Dunedin 9010, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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