South Island Ultra Marathon

South Island Ultra Marathon

Saturday, 9 May 2026

Greymouth to Hokitika, West Coast

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The South Island Ultra Marathon is on 9 May 2026 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island.

There are 4 events held on the West Coast Wilderness Trail, where runners will experience lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, water races, swing bridges, bridges from historic tram lines, a western town, forestry, wetlands, board walks mountains and sea views.

The 100km runs from Greymouth to Hokitika, the 54km from Old Christchurch Road to Hokitika and the 24km from Lake Kaniere to Hokitika. The 6km run/walk covers the last 6km along the Hokitika River and the beach from Kaniere Township.

The trail is a Grade 2 Mountain Bike Ride and has some good uphill climbs, with the finish a downhill to the seafront finish in Hokitika.

Organiser

CJM'S Events

Distances/Events

6K
24K - solo
54K - solo / 2 person relay
100K - solo / 2 person relay

Location map

100km starts in Greymouth; 54km on Old Christchurch Road, 24km from Lake Kaniere; 6km from Kaniere Township. All events finish in Hokitika.

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 19 May 2025.

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