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BELLBIRD BUSTER 30KM

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Offroad racing you'll rave over!

Bellbird Buster 30KM - RACE INFORMATION

Please carefully read all of the race information in the downloadable handbook. It contains important information about the race.
DOWNLOAD THE 2024 30KM HANDBOOK
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30KM Training Plan & merchandise
2024 Entry List

Race course and map

To view this map of the event including 3D elevation views, total elevations and other information, you can click the following link to open using STRAVA: Full map view
NOTE: Map may be subject to change - 2025 courses are to be confirmed.
Download the GPX File
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DETAILS
INFORMATION
ENTRY FEE
$170.00 (Athletics NZ Registered - $160.00 )
ENTRY CLOSING DATE
Friday 26 September Named bib entries close at 6pm or when full Wednesday 15 October (no names printed on bib) Online entries close at 6pm or when full ​
ENTRY LIMIT
250 entrants
START TIME
9.15am
START LINE
Waibls Farm, Christchurch (Transport Provided) ​
TRANSPORT
Bus to Waibls Farm from Hansen Park
FINISH LINE
Hansen Park, Christchurch ​​
ENTRY INCLUSIONS
Transport to the Start Line, Race Bib, Finishers Medal, Aid Station Supplies, Drop Bag Service, On-course medical support and assistance ​
MINIMUM AGE
18 years ​
PRIZE GIVING
5:00PM (Approx.)
TROPHIES
1st Overall Male | 1st Overall Female
PLACE MEDALS (Categories)
1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals awarded to age groups as follows:
Male Age Grades
18 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 and over

Female Age Grades
​18 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
​​55 and over
INSURANCE AND TRANSFERS
Entry Disclaimer

​Insurance
When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster.
Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance.
By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.  
 
Transfer Policy
  • Runners can transfer their entry to another event before the 15th of October.
  • Runners can transfer their entry to another runner before the 15th of October. 
  • No refund from Crater Rim Ultra Events if the distance is shorter.  
  • Transfer is subject to the remaining entries being available in the selected event
  • NO TRANSFERS will be carried over to the following year's event or beyond
 
Manage your own Transfers at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/103122/crater-rim-ultra ​
The Summit Road Society, the Mt Vernon Park Trust  and the Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable 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.
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
​Email: [email protected]

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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