Northland 100 - 82km

Race completed

82 km Distance

2,450 m Climbing

7.8 Grit · Hardcore

35.7317° S, 174.3239° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~27 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (82km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 10 h 09 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 75 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 82 km of trail with 2,450 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition82 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,450 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps82 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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