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Events/Trail Running/Mount Difficulty Ascent
Mount Difficulty Ascent

Mount Difficulty Ascent

13 Jun, 2026 (Sat)
You have 50 weeks to prepare
Artboard 11
25 km, 44 km
Trail Running

• Terrain and Challenge: The Mount Difficulty Ascent features a rugged course with steep climbs where runners at times need to use their hands to scramble up rocky and potentially snowy slopes.

• Adventure Elements: This race is classified as an adventure run, emphasizing the physically demanding aspects of the course, which includes significant elevation changes and challenging terrain.

• Companion Event: Held concurrently with the Rustic Run and Walk, which offers a less demanding running experience.

• Organized by: Highland Events, known for managing extreme and challenging outdoor races.


Event Links

Event Website:https://www.highlandevents.co.nz/mt-difficulty-ascent
Facebook Page:https://facebook.com/highlandevents.co.nz

Event Races

You have 50 weeks to prepare
25K
Running
25 km
44K
Running
44 km

Event Location

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