Rakiura Challenge Trail Run

Rakiura Challenge Trail Run

Saturday, 3 October 2026

Horseshoe Bay to Oban, Stewart Island

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The Rakiura Challenge Trail Run returns to Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island on 3 October 2026.

The 32km course has approximately 950m of ascent as it takes runners along the Rakiura Track - one of the most varied and diverse trails in New Zealand on the southern-most Great Walk. The track show-cases a unique environment that spans from one coast of Stewart Island to the other through dense forest to epic coast, starting from Horseshoe Bay and finishing in Oban.

This is a trail-running weekend event. Entrants must plan for a 2-night stay on Stewart Island on the Friday and Saturday nights of the weekend.

The Department of Conservation, DOC has granted concession for 250 runners to compete in the run.

Distances/Events

32K

Location map

Race HQ is the Oban Community Centre.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 20 January 2026.

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