Spring Challenge Adventure Race

Spring Challenge Adventure Race

Friday, 25 September 2026 to Sunday, 27 September 2026

Hanmer Springs, Canterbury

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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.

Spring Challenge is one of the gems of New Zealand adventure racing, where teams of three women take part in the adventure that includes rafting, mountain biking, hiking and navigation.

There are three main categories, 3, 6 and 9-hour events. As a guide, that translates to beginner, intermediate and advanced.

Series

Spring Challenge & Summer Challenge
- Previous in series (6 to 8 February 2026)

Distances/Events

Adventure Race:
3 hour (beginner)
6 hour (intermediate)
9 hour (advanced)

Location map

The 2026 event is based in Hanmer Springs.

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 October 2025.

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