Aotearoa Ultra Marathon
Banks Peninsula Community, Canterbury, New Zealand
Jan 9, 2027 - Saturday
15k, 53k, 101k, Ultra
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Race Information
The 101km Ultra will take in 3,975m of elevation throughout this great run. Starting at Little River runners will cross to Akaroa Harbour, run though Wainui, French Farm, Duvauchelle's, to Pigeon Bay, Port Levy, up and over Mt Herbert across the Summit Road, Kennedy’s Bush, The Crocodile to Halswell Quarry.
Throughout the run, competitors will experience some of New Zealand’s most picturesque scenery created by some of New Zealand’s early volcano’s.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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