Southern Lakes Ultra

Southern Lakes Ultra

Sunday, 22 February 2026 to Saturday, 28 February 2026

Queenstown

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The Southern Lakes Ultra is a 7 Day, 6 Stage, Multi Day Ultra from 22 to 28 February 2026 through the stunning Southern Lakes in Central Otago, New Zealand.

This incredibly scenic Multi Day Ultra Marathon covers a total of approximately 250km, through some of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes.

Starting on the shores of the stunning Southern Lakes, overlooking the crystal clear waters and surrounded by Mountains, you will start your adventure. Travelling, via foot, alongside rivers, lakes, mountains, traversing through valleys, climbing peaks, passing waterfalls, Ski fields, old Gold Mining Towns, crossing rivers, canyons, running through forests and finishing high above the Adventure Capital of the World….Queenstown.

Distances/Events

Approx. 250K over 7 days and 6 stages

Location map

Registration, gear check, race briefing, the welcome dinner and race finish is in Queenstown. You will be transported from Queenstown to the race start location.

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 31 March 2025.

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