Ultra Running Hub Wellington, New Zealand · Saturday, July 18, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Wellington Urban Ultra 2K (WUU-2K)
Race completed
64 km Distance
2,700 m Climbing
7.3 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 42 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~109 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — 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 11°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 9 h 31 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 71 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Trail-running endurance event around the hills that surround the capital city of New Zealand.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.