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Ultra Marathon Events in New Zealand

Discover ultra marathon events in New Zealand. From 50K trail runs to 100-mile mountain challenges, find your next ultra in NZ.

All Ultra Marathons (32)

Motatapu

Motatapu

Wanaka
7MAR
Artboard 114 km, 15 km, Marathon, 52 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 10 days
3 Peaks Mountain Race

3 Peaks Mountain Race

Dunedin, Leith Valley
15MAR
Artboard 1111 km, 26 km, 56 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 2 weeks
Hunua Hillbilly Ultramarathon

Hunua Hillbilly Ultramarathon

Auckland, Hunua Ranges, Hunua
21MAR
Artboard 1122 km, Marathon, 60 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 3 weeks
Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon

Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon

New Plymouth, New Plymouth
28MAR
2m·95km·Artboard 1123.5km
3.6m·194km·Artboard 1146km
Trail RunningTriathlon
In 4 weeks
Triple Peaks

Triple Peaks

Havelock North, Havelock North
28MAR
Artboard 1116 km, 29 km, 50 km
Trail RunningRelay
In 4 weeks
Dog Creek Timber Trail Ultra

Dog Creek Timber Trail Ultra

Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Heritage Forest, Hanmer
10APR
Artboard 11160.934 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 6 weeks
Faultline Ultra

Faultline Ultra

Wellington
25APR
Artboard 11100 km, 161 km
Trail RunningRelay
In 8 weeks
Ultra Wanaka

Ultra Wanaka

Wānaka, Wānaka, Otago
26APR
Artboard 1111.5 km, Half Marathon, 50 km
Trail RunningRoad Running
In 8 weeks
South Island Ultra Marathon

South Island Ultra Marathon

West Coast, Greymouth to Hokitika
9MAY
Artboard 116 km, 24 km, 54 km, 100 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 10 weeks
Run Akaroa

Run Akaroa

Akaroa, Akaroa
17MAY
Artboard 111 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon
RunningRoad Running
In 11 weeks
The Bay Trail Run

The Bay Trail Run

Nelson, Cable Bay Adventure Park
23MAY
Artboard 1111 km, 25 km, 34 km, 50 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 12 weeks
Mount Difficulty Ascent

Mount Difficulty Ascent

Cromwell, Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn
13JUN
Artboard 1125 km, 44 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 15 weeks
Bridge to Bridge Ultra Marathon

Bridge to Bridge Ultra Marathon

Kaiapoi, Waimakariri to Kaiapoi
13JUN
Artboard 115 km, 15 km, 30 km, 60 km
RunningRoad Running
In 15 weeks
WUU2K Wellington Urban Ultra Marathon

WUU2K Wellington Urban Ultra Marathon

Wellington, Owhiro Bay / Khandallah to Velodrome
18JUL
Artboard 1121 km, 45 km, 65 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 20 weeks
Northland 100

Northland 100

Whangarei, Glenbervie Forest
25JUL
Artboard 1115 km, 57 km, 82 km, 105 km, 165 km
Trail RunningRoad Running
In 21 weeks
Great Naseby Water Race

Great Naseby Water Race

Naseby, Naseby forest
26AUG
Artboard 1150 km, 60 km, 80 km, 100 km, 160.93 km, 200 km, 321.86 km
Trail RunningRelay
In 26 weeks
Merrell Race Tekapo

Merrell Race Tekapo

Tekapo, Lake Tekapo/Takapō
19SEPT
Artboard 112 km, 5 km, 12 km, 16 km, Half Marathon, 32 km, 50 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 29 weeks
Taupō Ultramarathon

Taupō Ultramarathon

Taupō, Whakaipo
17OCT
Artboard 1124 km, 50 km, 70 km, 100 km
Trail RunningRelay
In 33 weeks
Crater Rim Ultra

Crater Rim Ultra

Christchurch, Hansen Park
18OCT
Artboard 111 km, 6 km, 12 km, 22 km, 30 km, 53 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 33 weeks
Legend of the Peaks

Legend of the Peaks

Rotorua, Whakarewarewa
6NOV
Artboard 112 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 36 weeks
RiverSea Ultra

RiverSea Ultra

Christchurch, Rakahuri to South New Brighton
14NOV
Artboard 1181 km
Trail RunningBeach Run
In 37 weeks
The Molesworth Run

The Molesworth Run

Hanmer Springs, Molesworth Cob Cottage
21NOV
Artboard 1184 km
Trail RunningRelay
In 38 weeks
WAI2K

WAI2K

Upper Hutt, Woodside to Mt Climie
21NOV
Artboard 1150 km, 100 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 38 weeks
The Spectacle

The Spectacle

Nelson
4DEC
Artboard 1110 km, 22 km, 50 km, 100 km, 160 km
RunningTrail Running
In 40 weeks
Ultra Five-0

Ultra Five-0

Clevedon, Kaiaua to Clevedon
5DEC
Artboard 1125 km, 50 km
Trail RunningRelay
In 40 weeks
The Kepler Challenge & Luxmore Grunt

The Kepler Challenge & Luxmore Grunt

Te Anau, Control Gates
5DEC
Artboard 1127 km, 60 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 40 weeks
Valley Ultra

Valley Ultra

Darfield, Craigeburn Valley
12DEC
Artboard 1110 km, 24 km, 54 km
Trail RunningTrail Running
In 41 weeks
Aotearoa Ultra Marathon

Aotearoa Ultra Marathon

Christchurch, Little River to Halswell Quarry
9JAN
Artboard 1115 km, 53 km, 101 km
Trail RunningRelay
In 45 weeks
The James Mountain Sport Series

The James Mountain Sport Series

Hanmer Springs, St James Conservation Area
15JAN
Artboard 1121 km, 50 km, 100 km, 160.934 km
Trail RunningMultisport
In 46 weeks
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Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB

Rotorua, Village Green, Lakefront Drive
13FEB
Artboard 1114 km, 23 km, 52 km, 102 km, 163 km
Trail RunningRelay
In 50 weeks
Old Ghost Ultra

Old Ghost Ultra

Westport, Old Ghost Road
20FEB
Artboard 1185 km
Trail RunningRoad Running
In 51 weeks
Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Ultra

Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Ultra

Queenstown, Ben Lomond Station, Moke Lake Road
20FEB
Artboard 1110 km, Half Marathon, 30 km, Marathon, 56 km
Trail RunningRoad Running
In 51 weeks

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