Have a blast at our Crater Rim Ultra® Trail Event 

The 2025 Crater Rim Ultra will take place on Sunday 19 October

CRATER RIM ULTRA 53KM
Beautiful terrain like no other in the world
Cruise across picturesque Lyttelton Harbour to the start of a
race taking in the best of our beautiful Port Hills​
RAPAKI RUMBLE 12KM
Soar in style to the summit
A romp up Mount Vernon Farm Track to the Summit Road - experience awesome harbour and hill views from the top​​
VALLEY VIEW 6KM
Take on the valley
Undulate through the Valley in our newest event and experience some of Otautahi's best trail running in only 6 kms of trail
BELLBIRD BUSTER 30KM
Offroad racing you'll rave over
Rise to the challenge of a dash from the head of the harbour, overlooking scenery unique to the bush and bays of the peninsula
KIWI CHALLENGE 22KM
Classic climb to the Kiwi
Be wowed by this stunning course to the Sign of the Kiwi and back, each step up offering ever more spectacular vistas of our city and surrounds
HANSEN PARK DASH
Celebrating future runners
Try out a mini cross country style course and prepare to have fun and get muddy too!​

Trail Running for everyone

With stunning hill, city, and harbour views and a variety of courses to suit all abilities, the Crater Rim Ultra is fast becoming a must-do event on the NZ Trail Running Calendar. ​Come along and challenge yourself right here on our stunning back doorstep and be part of the 2025 Crater Rim Ultra trail event.  

Get in the Race Mood

Have a watch of this punchy race video of the Crater Rim Ultra 2019. Pre race chats with competitors, post race feedback and awesome shots of what to expect on the track.  There's plenty of smiles and a fair bit of mud!
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Merchandise and Training Plans

Train Smart. Race Strong.
Whether you're new to trail running or a seasoned athlete, the CP Training Plan gives you the structure and strategy you need to thrive on race day. With either a 20- or 25-week plan tailored to your timeline, you'll get a clear, race-specific guide delivered straight to your inbox. Get on track, stay motivated, and make your next event your best yet.
Gear Up with the Official CRU Race Tee
Celebrate your Crater Rim Ultra journey with a custom-designed race T-shirt—ideal for training runs, race day, or repping your achievement post-event. With sizes ranging from Small to 5XL, there’s a fit for everyone.
​Pick up your shirt at registration on October 18th.