Race Info
PLEASE NOTE: The minimum age for the NZ Championships is 21 years (ANZ rules)
Please watch our 2019 video to see different types of terrain you will be running on:
Race Date
Distances & Start Times
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Please note that all distances are approximate.
This is also an Athletics New Zealand sanctioned event, open to anyone meeting the age requirements for each of the events.
This is also an Athletics New Zealand sanctioned event, open to anyone meeting the age requirements for each of the events.
Entry Fees
Event |
Athletics NZ Registered |
All Other Athletes |
Included in Entry Fee |
$255.00 (NZ$) - No late entries |
$265.00 (NZ$) - No late entries |
Race Bib, Finishers Medal, Light Meal |
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$210.00 (NZ$) - No late entries |
$220.00 (NZ$) - No late entries |
Bus to Lyttelton, Boat trip from Lyttelton to Diamond Harbour, Race Bib, Finishers Medal, Light Meal |
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$125.00 (NZ$) - No late entries |
$135.00 (NZ$) - No late entries |
Bus to start line, Race Bib, Finishers Medal, Light Meal |
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$65.00 (NZ$)** |
$75.00 (NZ$)** |
Race Bib, Finishers Medal, Light Meal |
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$45.00 (NZ$)** |
$55.00 (NZ$)** |
Race Bib, Finishers Medal, Light Meal |
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Gold coin donation |
$5.00 (NZ$) |
Finishers Ribbon |
**Late entries on the day up to 1 hour prior to each event start. Entry fee as above plus $15.00.
All events include $5 fee to be given to charity.
For all the events excluding the Hansen Park Dash, race entry available until full. Wait list will start after a race is full.
All events include $5 fee to be given to charity.
For all the events excluding the Hansen Park Dash, race entry available until full. Wait list will start after a race is full.

Entry Disclaimer |
Refund Policy
The following refund policy applies to ALL 2023 Crater Rim Ultra Trail Races, please read carefully:
- Before Friday 30 June 2023 - 75% entry fee refunded
- Before Thursday 31 August 2023 - 50% entry fee refunded
- Before Saturday 30 September 2023 - 25% entry fee refunded
- After 30
- September 2023 No refunds
- No refunds given if the event is cancelled for reasons outside of event organisers control (i.e. - extreme weather event)
Transfer Policy
- Runners can transfer their entry to another runner before Saturday 31st August at the latest for the 2022 event.
- No refund from Crater Rim Ultra Events if the distance is shorter.
- Transfer is subject to remaining entries being available in the selected event
- NO TRANSFERS will be carried over to 2024 event or beyond
Prize Giving
Prize giving will be held at race headquarters at Hansen Park. Times as follows:
1:45PM (Approx.) The 10KM and 22KM events. 5:00PM (Approx) The 30KM and 53KM events. 7:00PM (Approx) The 80KM event. NOTE: If you're still running, when prize giving takes place, you're still eligible for spot prizes. Trophies There will be trophies awarded to 1st overall male and female in the Ultra, Crater Rim, Bellbird Buster, Kiwi Challenge and Rapaki Rumble. There will also be a trophy for 1st Male over 50 years old in the Ultra and the 1st Female over 45 years also in the Ultra. Place Medals All 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will also receive a place medal for the Ultra, Crater Rim, Bellbird Buster, Kiwi Challenge and Rapaki Rumble. This will also be divided into age groups for the individual events. Age groups as follows: Male Age Grades 14 to 17 Rapaki Rumble Only 16 to 17 Kiwi Challenge Only 18 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 and over Female Age Grades 14 to 17 Rapaki Rumble Only 16 to 17 Kiwi Challenge Only 18 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 and over Finishers Medals All finishers will receive a medal for all events when finishing. |
Race Registration
Race registration and race pack pickup will be held from 1pm to 5pm at race headquarters at Hansen Park on 14th October 2023
All competitors must pickup their race pack and collect their merchandise at this time except for the Hansen Park Dash entrants.
Course race maps will also be displayed here and the race director and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you have.
All competitors must pickup their race pack and collect their merchandise at this time except for the Hansen Park Dash entrants.
Course race maps will also be displayed here and the race director and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you have.
Waste
The Banks Peninsula and Crater Rim Trails are some of the most beautiful places on earth and we want them to stay this way. Competitors must carry a reusable cup for drinks, available as part of our merchandise. Please dispose of any waste in the rubbish bags provided at aid stations throughout the race and at the start and finish area. Should any runner be caught littering on any trail areas they will be disqualified. Likewise should a support crew member be caught littering – they will be reported and their runner will also be disqualified.