Wellington Urban Ultra 2K (WUU-2K) 45km

Race completed

45 km Distance

1,900 m Climbing

5.1 Grit · Challenging

41.2866° S, 174.7756° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~156 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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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 45 km of trail with 1,900 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,900 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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