The Kepler Challenge & Luxmore Grunt

Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand

Dec, 2026 (TBD)

27k, 60k, Ultra

Race Information

The PTR is Waikato's community-based trail event, offering a challenge for all ages and abilities on the mighty Pirongia maunga.

The PTR team are in it to share a good time. If you want to take on some of the course records, brilliant! You're equally brilliant if you just want to cruise up and roll down the hill. Get amongst.

Operating under the umbrella of the charity, the Kiwi Challenge Foundation, the PTR is a not-for-profit initiative designed to promote active and healthy living in the outdoors.

With help from the Community Partners, the PTR works with local schools and youth groups to facilitate free entries for community youth. How good. Clap, Clap for the Community Partners.

 

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Race Facts

Race Size: 100 - 500

Elevation: Some Hills

Course Type: Trail

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: No

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