Celebrate the 25th edition of the Crater Rim Ultra® 

The 2026 Crater Rim Ultra will take place on Sunday 18 October

CRATER RIM ULTRA 53KM
Terrain like no other in the world
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Cruise across picturesque Lyttelton Harbour to the start of a race taking in the best of our beautiful Port Hills​ on the Crater Rim. 
RAPAKI RUMBLE
12KM
Soar in style to the summit
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Climb the Mount Vernon Farm Track to Summit Road and take in sweeping harbour and hill views from the top.
VALLEY VIEW 6KM
Take on the valley
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Flow through the valley and experience some of Ōtautahi’s finest trail running, all packed into a stunning 6km course
BELLBIRD BUSTER 30KM
Offroad racing you'll rave over
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​Rise to the challenge from the head of the harbour, taking in the native bush and coastal landscapes across the peninsula.
KIWI CHALLENGE 22KM
Classic climb to the Kiwi
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Be captivated by this stunning  course to the Sign of the Kiwi, every step reveals spectacular views.
HANSEN PARK DASH
Celebrating future runners
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With a 1km and 2km option based at Hansen Park, our youngest runners are part of the action!

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 2026 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, a Team CP Training Plan gives you the structure and strategy you need to thrive on race day.  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 Merchandise
Celebrate your Crater Rim Ultra journey with an item from our 2026 merchandise collection that celebrates 25 years of this iconic Christchurch event. From more technical tops to a hoodie and cap, we have you covered!
​Pick up your items at registration