Distances
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.
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.