TRAIL ENTRY INFO.
Everything you need to know before entering.
THE BASICS.
DATE: 4-5 December 2026
TRAIL DISTANCES: 10km, 22km, 50km, 100km, 100 mile, 4 x 2.5km relay
START & FINISH LINE: Selwyn Place (Base of the Christ Church Cathedral Steps)
ATHLETE REGISTRATION: Thursday 3, Friday 4 & Saturday 5 December - Rutherford Hotel
EVENT EXPO: Rutherford Hotel, Nelson
The DRAFT*
Schedule.
*schedule subject to slight adjustments
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
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LOCATION: RUTHERFORD HOTEL
THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER: 3pm - 6pm
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER: 12.30pm - 6pm
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER: 12pm - 4pm
FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER
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4 × 2.5km Road/Trail Relay
Mixed Road & Trail
Race Briefing: At start line
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2.5 hr cut off time
Race Briefing: At start line
Saturday 5 DECEMBER
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Cut off time: 11 hrs
Race Briefing: At start line
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Free community concert
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SUNDAY
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LOCATION: RUTHERFORD HOTEL
Race number
Race cap (select events only)
Finishers shirt
Finishers medal (belt buckle for 100 milers)
The Spectacle tote bag with goodies from some of our favourite local businesses
On-course photography (pay what you want post-race)
Access to aid stations (50km, 100km, 100mile)
Drop bag service (50km, 100km, 100mile)
Medical support
Great vibes