Ultra Running Hub Wellington, New Zealand · Sunday, April 26, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Fault Line Ultra 50km
Race completed
50 km Distance
1,607 m Climbing
4.9 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 32 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 11 hours
13:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 62% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~120 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Daytime high 16°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 34 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 71 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,607 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,607 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
An epic journey that weaves through the best trails from Kāpiti, the Hutt river trail, Belmont, Porirua, Karori and Wellington City.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.