Challenge yourself with the ultimate endurance event!
The NZ Ultra Marathon Festival is designed for athletes of all levels, who are eager to push their limits and embrace the spirit of endurance.
3 Hours to 10 Days, Individuals and Teams
10/09/2026
"I'm not keen to stay on site. Can I leave daily for a hotel?"
Not a problem at all.
Sign out, sign back in. No problem - sign in and out and you're good to go. And on the medical side, we have a first responder on site 24 hours a day.
A real bed each night, and your spot on course is exactly where you left it.
📍 Hagley Park, Christchurch
👉 www.nzultramarathonfestival.com
10/09/2026
You can run your fastest Ultra, your first Ultra. Or you can dress as a banana and run for a charity.
The choice is your's.
09/09/2026
"I'll get left behind."
Not on this course.
There's no back of pack. All athletes are on the same 1.4km course, all taking breaks at different times. There's no front and no back - everyone's in it together.
Whatever your pace, you're never running alone.
📍 Hagley Park, Christchurch
👉 www.nzultramarathonfestival.com
08/09/2026
Everyone Has A Reason.
Maybe you're chasing a PB.
Maybe you're chasing a world record.
Maybe you're training for something bigger.
Maybe you've never run an ultra before and simply want to find out if you can.
Whatever brought you to the start line…
**Your journey is yours.** ❤️
The NZ Ultra Marathon Festival is designed to give runners the space, support and time to chase their own goals.
⏱️ 3 hours → 10 days
📍 Hagley Park, Christchurch
What's YOUR reason?
07/09/2026
"I'll be needing a refresh."
Sorted.
There's a shower for that. Freshen up mid-event and get straight back out on the loop.
A few minutes clean, then back to the miles.
📍 Hagley Park, Christchurch
👉 www.nzultramarathonfestival.com
05/09/2026
"It's probably just port-a-loos."
Not quite.
Real flushing toilets on course. We might have a few port-a-loos, sure. But we also have real flushing toilets, in two locations right on course.
The little comforts matter over 6 days. We've thought of them.
📍 Hagley Park, Christchurch
👉 www.nzultramarathonfestival.com
04/09/2026
One More Lap.
One more kilometre.
One more hour.
One more step.
That's the secret of ultra running.
You don't have to conquer the whole distance at once.
You just have to keep moving forward. 👣
At the NZ Ultra Marathon Festival, you'll have the freedom to find your own rhythm and take on a challenge that suits **you**.
From **3 hours to 10 days**.
How many laps are you dreaming about?
📍 Hagley Park, Christchurch
03/09/2026
"I'd love to represent NZ one day."
That day could start here.
Your result here counts. Keen to represent NZ at a 24hr Asia-Oceania or World Champs? We've had 7 athletes from our events go on to represent NZ.
Big dreams start on a start line. This could be yours.
📍 Hagley Park, Christchurch
👉 www.nzultramarathonfestival.com
02/09/2026
Why Do We Run?
For some, it's the finish line.
For others, it's the challenge.
For some, it's escaping the everyday.
And sometimes… it's simply about seeing where your two feet can take you.
At NZ Ultra Marathon Festival, the challenge doesn't have to be about speed.
It can be about **time, distance, resilience and discovering what you're capable of.**
3 hours.
6 hours.
12 hours.
24 hours.
48 hours.
Or go all the way to **10 days.**
The choice is yours.
02/09/2026
NZ ULTRA CORPORATE CHALLENGE
4 Hours - 1 Team - HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?
Gather your workmates and take on a completely different kind of corporate event.
When: Friday 9 April 2027, 4 - 8pm
Where : Hagley Park, Christchurch (Hagley Golf Clubs)
Teams : 2 -10 people per team
HOW IT WORKS
• One person on the course at a time - swap the timing wristband whenever you like
• Run or walk - you don't have to be a runner, just keep the team moving
• Electronic timing tracks your team's laps and total distance
• Socialise, build team spirit, and race other businesses if you want to compete
• Your own designated area within the festival grounds
• Complimentary BBQ / prizegiving
RUNNING FOR A REASON
Proud to partner with Speed Freaks, a Christchurch-born charity supporting recovery from addiction and mental distress through running, walking and connection. A portion of every corporate entry goes directly to their programmes.
WHY SHOULD BUSINESSES JOIN?
A fresh alternative to the usual corporate calendar - no conference room required. We believe it's an opportunity to build real camaraderie, get people moving together, and leave your team with a story rather than a certificate.
READY? (Limited team places available)
Sign up today. eventplus.net/nzd27
For more information: https://www.nzultramarathonfestival.com/corporate-challenge