The DRAFT*
Schedule.

*schedule subject to change slightly

FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER

  • 30-39 hr estimated finishing time

    Race Briefing: 5pm-6pm Thursday 4 December

    The two different start times for the 100 mile allow participants to take on this challenging distance at their own pace. Due to the differing start times and the potential for each group to face different conditions out on the course, results will be recorded and presented as two separate events. 

    Therefore, if you wish to be eligible for the podium, you must start in the A Race and compete head-to-head, ensuring a level playing field.

    It is up to each athlete to determine which start time is appropriate for them. 

    Reminder: these courses are tough!

    If you think you're on the edge between the two start times and haven’t done The Spectacle before, we strongly recommend opting for the earlier start to give yourself the best chance of finishing and avoiding being pulled at an aid station.

  • Sub 30 hr estimated finishing time

    Race Briefing: 5pm Thursday 4 December

    The two different start times for the 100 mile allow participants to take on this challenging distance at their own pace. Due to the differing start times and the potential for each group to face different conditions out on the course, results will be recorded and presented as two separate events. 

    Therefore, if you wish to be eligible for the podium, you must start in the A Race and compete head-to-head, ensuring a level playing field. 

    It is up to each athlete to determine which start time is appropriate for them. 

    Reminder: these courses are tough!

    If you think you're on the edge between the two start times and haven’t done The Spectacle before, we strongly recommend opting for the earlier start to give yourself the best chance of finishing and avoiding being pulled at an aid station.

  • 18-26 hr estimated finishing time

    Race Briefing: 1pm-2pm Friday 5 December

    The two different start times for the 100 km allow participants to take on this challenging distance at their own pace. Due to the differing start times and the potential for each group to face different conditions out on the course, results will be recorded and presented as two separate events. 

    Therefore, if you wish to be eligible for the podium, you must start in the A Race and compete head-to-head, ensuring a level playing field. 

    It is up to each athlete to determine which start time is appropriate for them. 

    Reminder: these courses are tough!

    If you think you're on the edge between the two start times and haven’t done The Spectacle before, we strongly recommend opting for the earlier start to give yourself the best chance of finishing and avoiding being pulled at an aid station.

  • 4 × 2.5km Road/Trail Relay

    Mixed Road & Trail

    Race Briefing: At start line

  • 2.5 hr cut off time

    Race Briefing: At start line

Saturday 6 DECEMBER

  • Sub 17 hr estimated finishing time

    Race Briefing: 1pm-2pm Friday 5 December

    The two different start times for the 100 km allow participants to take on this challenging distance at their own pace. Due to the differing start times and the potential for each group to face different conditions out on the course, results will be recorded and presented as two separate events. 

    Therefore, if you wish to be eligible for the podium, you must start in the A Race and compete head-to-head, ensuring a level playing field. 

    It is up to each athlete to determine which start time is appropriate for them. 

    Reminder: these courses are tough!

    If you think you're on the edge between the two start times and haven’t done The Spectacle before, we strongly recommend opting for the earlier start to give yourself the best chance of finishing and avoiding being pulled at an aid station.

  • 12-17 hr estimated finishing time

    Race Briefing: At start line

    The two different start times for the 50 km allow participants to take on this challenging distance at their own pace. Due to the differing start times and the potential for each group to face different conditions out on the course, results will be recorded and presented as two separate events. 

    Therefore, if you wish to be eligible for the podium, you must start in the A Race and compete head-to-head, ensuring a level playing field. 

    It is up to each athlete to determine which start time is appropriate for them. 

    Reminder: these courses are tough!

    If you think you're on the edge between the two start times and haven’t done The Spectacle before, we strongly recommend opting for the earlier start to give yourself the best chance of finishing and avoiding being pulled at an aid station.

  • Sub 12 hr estimated finishing time

    Race Briefing: At start line

    The two different start times for the 50 km allow participants to take on this challenging distance at their own pace. Due to the differing start times and the potential for each group to face different conditions out on the course, results will be recorded and presented as two separate events. 

    Therefore, if you wish to be eligible for the podium, you must start in the A Race and compete head-to-head, ensuring a level playing field. 

    It is up to each athlete to determine which start time is appropriate for them. 

    Reminder: these courses are tough!

    If you think you're on the edge between the two start times and haven’t done The Spectacle before, we strongly recommend opting for the earlier start to give yourself the best chance of finishing and avoiding being pulled at an aid station.

  • Cut off time: 11 hrs

    Race Briefing: At start line

    • Business Relays

    • Open Relays

    • Junior Relays

    • Open Mile

    • Junior Mile

    • Mile Walk

    • Open 5KM

    • 5KM Walk

    • Mascot Race

  • Watch the world’s best milers go head-to-head on the streets of Nelson!