About This Race
A 25K trail race, Bannockburn, Otago.
Elevation Profile
Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.
The course gains 17m over 25km, with the steepest section between km 35–km 35.
Location
Practical Info
Weather
Mountain conditions with potential for snow, rain, and boggy terrain requiring waterproof gear
Nearest Airport
ZQN - Queenstown Airport
Accommodation
Located in Central Otago wine country near Cromwell, with gear check and briefing at Mt Difficulty Winery
Required Gear
- small day backpack
- rain jacket
- merino or thermal long sleeve top
- extra fleece/mid weight wool top
- long thermal tights or trousers
- warm beanie
- warm gloves
- survival bag
- whistle
- water bottles/bladders for 1 litre
- sturdy shoes with good grip
Best For
experienced trail runnersmountain runnersadventure runners
Notable Features
This adventure run features four "cautionary" technical sections requiring scrambling skills, including the signature 500-meter climb over one kilometer at 50% gradient. The course combines unmarked mountain terrain with vineyard trails, demanding comprehensive mountain safety gear and experience with technical terrain.