KIWI CHALLENGE 22KM

Classic Climb to the Kiwi

Kiwi Challenge 22KM - RACE INFORMATION

Please carefully read all of the race information in the downloadable handbook. It contains important information about the race.

Race Course & Maps
To view this map 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.
DETAILS
INFORMATION
ENTRY FEE
$95.00 (Athletics NZ Registered - $85.00 )
ENTRY CLOSING DATE
Friday 26 September Named bib entries close at 6pm or when full Saturday 18 October (no names printed on bib) Online entries close at 6pm or when full Manual entries available on race day before 8:30am ​(manual entries incur an additional $15 charge)​
ENTRY LIMIT
250 entrants
START TIME
9.30am
START LINE
Hansen Park, Christchurch ​​​
TRANSPORT
N/A
FINISH LINE
Hansen Park, Christchurch ​​
ENTRY INCLUSIONS
Race Bib, Finishers Medal, Aid Station Supplies, Bag Storage, On-course medical support and assistance ​
MINIMUM AGE
16 years ​
PRIZE GIVING
1.45PM (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
16 to 17
18 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 and over

Female Age Grades
16 to 17
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 ​