Event #1 Winter Trail Run Series
Willisden Farms - Kaituna Valley
Sun, May 24, 2026 7:30 am NZST
Kaituna Valley Rd, Ataahua, New Zealand
Just 30 minutes from Christchurch, Willesden Farms at Kaituna Valley delivers a spectacular Banks Peninsula trail experience shaped by ancient volcanic landscapes, rolling ridgelines, and hidden pockets of native bush. Starting low in the valley, the course climbs steadily through trees and open hill country before bursting onto exposed ridges with sweeping views across Kaitorete Spit, down the coast towards Timaru and over to the Canterbury foothills. Technical in places, flowing in others, and constantly changing, this venue offers a true test of strength and skill — and the perfect stage to launch the series.
Complete all four events in the Winter Trail Run Series to be eligible for series awards, presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and distance.
Registration Fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
- Junior Slope Sprint (5–7km): $35.00 Early Bird (Jan 14 – Mar 29), $40.00 Standard (Mar 30 – Apr 26), $45.00 Late (Apr 27 – May 12), $50.00 (May 13 – May 19)
- Adult Slope Sprint (5–7km): $49.00 Early Bird (Jan 14 – Mar 29), $59.00 Standard (Mar 30 – Apr 26), $75.00 Late (Apr 27 – May 12), $90.00 Super Late (May 13 – May 19)
- Junior Midi Mountains (9–12km): $45.00 Early Bird (Jan 14 – Mar 29), $50.00 Standard (Mar 30 – Apr 26), $55.00 Late (Apr 27 – May 12), $60.00 (May 13 – May 19)
- Adult Midi Mountains (9–12km): $69.00 Early Bird (Jan 14 – Mar 29), $79.00 Standard (Mar 30 – Apr 26), $105.00 Late (Apr 27 – May 12), $130.00 Super Late (May 13 – May 19)
- Junior Epic Endurance (19–23km): $55.00 Early Bird (Jan 14 – Mar 29), $60.00 Standard (Mar 30 – Apr 26), $65.00 Late (Apr 27 – May 12), $70.00 (May 13 – May 19)
- Adult Epic Endurance (19–23km): $89.00 Early Bird (Jan 14 – Mar 29), $99.00 Standard (Mar 30 – Apr 26), $125.00 Late (Apr 27 – May 12), $150.00 Super Late (May 13 – May 19)
Event Schedule
- Sun, May 24, 2026 7:30 am - Registration/Race pack pick up opens
- Sun, May 24, 2026 8:45 am - Registration closes for Endurance Epic Run and Midi Mountains events
- Sun, May 24, 2026 8:50 am - Course briefing for Endurance Epic and Midi Mountains at start line (Compulsory)
- Sun, May 24, 2026 9:00 am - Start time of Endurance Epic Run and Midi Mountains
- Sun, May 24, 2026 9:45 am - Registration closes for Slope Sprint event
- Sun, May 24, 2026 9:50 am - Course briefing for Slope Sprint at start line (Compulsory)
- Sun, May 24, 2026 10:00 am - Start time of Slope Sprint event
- Sun, May 24, 2026 2:00 pm - Last finishers expected
- Sun, May 24, 2026 2:30 pm - Event village closes
Contact Information
- Event contact: Winter Trail Run Series | [email protected]
- Website: Visit website
