Spring Challenge Adventure Race
Friday, 25 September 2026 to Sunday, 27 September 2026
Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
The Merrell Spring Challenge is an all women, team-based Adventure Race based in NZ's South Island from 25 to 27 September 2026.
The 2026 event location is Hanmer Springs, Canterbury.
Teams of 3-women will navigate their way through scenically rewarding natural environments either rafting, mountain biking or hiking, with a map and compass in hand. Fun, teamwork, exploration and adventure are the key elements the course design team have in mind when scheming up the event routes.
There are three main categories, 3, 6 and 9-hour events. As a guide, that translates to beginner, intermediate and advanced.
This is the sister event to the Summer Challenge.
Series
Spring Challenge & Summer Challenge
- Next in series (18 to 20 February 2028)
Distances/Events
Multisport / Adventure Race: Rafting, MTB, hiking & navigation
3 Hours (beginner)
6 Hours (intermediate)
9 Hours (advanced)


