Ultra Running Hub Hokitika, New Zealand · Saturday, May 9, 2026
South Island Ultra Marathon 54km
Calculated from 54 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.7 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 260 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 54 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes54 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 54 km, without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 54 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Held on the amazing West Coast Wilderness Trail where runners will experience Lakes, Reservoirs, Rivers, Streams, Water Races, Swing bridges, Bridges from Historic Tram Lines, and more
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.