Hunua Hillbilly Ultramarathon

The Hunua Hillbilly is set to take place on 15 March 2025. This ultramarathon will guide participants through the breathtaking native bush of the Hunua Ranges in Auckland, New Zealand.

The course offers a challenging exploration of the Hunuas, commencing and concluding at the upper Mangatawhiri campground. The majority of the course incorporates rigorous single tracks enveloped by the native bush. Participants will also traverse gravel roads, MTB trails, boardwalks, swing bridges, and the occasional Water Care dam. Between the shaded areas of the course, runners are rewarded with panoramic views of Auckland.

The 2025 event will include a marathon and a trail run. The marathon course, while still demanding, bypasses the most challenging and technical parts of the ultramarathon course. The trail run course is designed to be less technical and slightly less strenuous, making it suitable for those new to trail running or those building towards longer distances.

The event is organised by Trail Events NZ. The race categories include a trail run, a marathon, and an ultra race.