Race Information - Individuals

10 Day

E: $1,850.00*

S: $1,999.00*

L: $2,199.00*

6 Day

E: $1,150.00*

S: $1,250.00*

L: $1,399.00*

72 Hour

E: $599.00*

S: $690.00*

L: $730.00*

48 Hour

E: $430.00*

S: $510.00*

L: $540.00*

24 Hour

E: 310.00*

S: 380.00*

L: $400.00*

6 Hour

E:99.00*

S: $140.00*

L: $160.00*

3 Hour

E: $60.00*

S: 99.00*

L: $120.00*

E: Early Bird pricing - entries received 22nd May 2026 - 30th June 2026.

S: Standard Pricing - entries received 1 July 2026 - 31 December 2026.

L: Late Pricing - entries received 1 January 2027 - 31st March 2027.

* excluding bank fees and charges. Price in NZ Dollars.

Optional add - on's at check out. (Insurance, Tent, Stretcher Hire, Clothing).

Race Information - Teams

24 Hour

$380.00*

6 Hour

$140.00*

3 Hour

$100.00*

* excluding bank fees and charges.  Price in NZ Dollars.

Optional add - on's at check out. (Insurance, Clothing).

Teams, are two athletes.  The Team must enter as one and pay the team price. Only one team member is to be on the course at a time, teams can switch in and out as often as they like. 

All team athletes receive a medal. 

All entries include:

  • all meals, snacks and drinks, during your event hours.  Selective Eaters or those with specific preferences are recommended to BYO. 
  • Vegan and Gluten Free options available. 
  • Crew Meals - if bringing your own Crew to support you, you can purchase Crew Meals for the duration of support.  (must add on at check out). Only available for Multi Day - 48hour and longer events.
  • Insurance, opt in, at Check out.  
  • Tent Hire, available for all multi day athletes (48hour and longer), available at Check out.
  • Stretcher Hire, available for all multi day athletes (48hour and longer), available at Check out.
  • Branded Gear available at Check out. 
  • Crew support 24/7.  10 day athletes are required to bring 1 support person minimum for the first 4 days.  
  • First Aid support on site. 
  • Massage available, to book and pay directly. 
  • Medal for all athletes. 
  • Trophies for Male / Female Individual Event winners.
Key Information
Name: NZ Ultramarathon Festival
Location: Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
Start Times: 10 Day: Wednesday 31st March 2027, 2pm
6 Day: Sunday 4th April 2027, 2pm
72 Hour: Wednesday 7th April 2027, 2pm
48 Hour: Thursday 8th April 2027, 2pm
24 Hour: Friday 9th April 2027, 2pm
6 Hour: Saturday 10th April 2027, 8am
3 Hour: Saturday 10th April 2027, 11am
Qualification
As each event crosses "The Hub" (start / finish line), including an Aid Station, every 1.9464km/ 0m elevation, there are no qualification requirements.
You are expected to have an adequate level of fitness and have completed an appropriate amount of training for your chosen event.
The Course
The course is a scenic, fast flat, 0m elevation loop of 1.9464km concrete path.
Running through mature shaded woodlands, between picturesque lakes and beside the meandering Avon River.
Perfect for those wanting to set records, or those wanting to push their personal limits of endurance.
Refund Process
On entering you are offered the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance with X Cover.
The NZ Ultramarathon Festival will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. No entry transfers or roll overss are available,
If you wish to protect yourself against the unexpected, then we strongly recommend you take out this insurance.