Old Ghost Ultra

The Old Ghost Ultra Marathon is scheduled for February 21, 2026. This event takes place on The Old Ghost Road, which is noted as New Zealand’s longest continuous single-track. The location is near Westport on the West Coast of the South Island.

Key aspects of the race include:
– The course traverses a significant elevation gain, totaling over 2600 meters.
– Participants will have a maximum of 17 hours to complete the race, with the fastest runners potentially finishing between 8 to 9 hours.

The race was developed by the Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust, a not-for-profit community group responsible for constructing The Old Ghost Road.