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hosted by Port Hills Athletic Club
​Have a blast at our Crater Rim Ultra® Trail Event 

The 2023 Crater Rim Ultra will take place on Sunday 15 October

ULTRA 80KM
The ultimate - 80km of scenic splendour

Are you up for an epic adventure with jaw-dropping scenery to the top of Banks Peninsula and return?
Ultra 80KM
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BELLBIRD BUSTER 30KM
Offroad racing you'll rave over

Rise to the challenge of a dash from the head of the harbour, overlooking stunning scenery unique to the bush and bays of the peninsula
BELLBIRD BUSTER 30KM

CRATER RIM 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
Crater Rim 53KM
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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
KIWI CHALLENGE 22KM

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 2023 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!

RAPAKI RUMBLE 10KM
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.​
RAPAKI RUMBLE 10KM

HANSEN PARK DASH
Celebrating future runners

Try out a mini cross country style course and prepare to have fun and get muddy too!​
HANSEN PARK DASH

Look the part

Our Thermatech performance race wear is the ultimate in UV protection, moisture management and comfort. Order now and collect your gear on registration or race day.

Men's T-Shirt

NZ$50.00
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Women's T-Shirt

NZ$50.00
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Men's Singlet

NZ$50.00
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Women's Singlet

NZ$50.00
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Cap

NZ$30.00
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Thir Neck Gaiter

NZ$25.00
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Soft Reusable Cup

NZ$10.00
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The Summit Road Society, the Mt Vernon Park Trust  and the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust maintain significant sections of the trails our runners enjoy. As a token of appreciation to these important custodians $5 of your entry fee will be donated to support them.
​Email: chrisphac@outlook.com

Volunteers and Marshals are the lifeblood of the event on the day. One of the items that makes our event stand out is the enthusiasm, support and encouragement they support to all competitors.

If you're interested in helping as a volunteer or marshal for this event please sign up from the Contact Us page.
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