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Motatapu 2027
06.03.2027Wānaka (New Zealand)
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3 courses · 15–52 km9.3–32.3 mi · up to 3’000 m D+up to 9’843 ft D+
At a glance
Motatapu 2027 takes place on Saturday 6 March 2027 in Wānaka (Otago, New Zealand). Three distances to choose from: 15, 42 and 52 km.
Longest course: Motatapu Rab Ultra, 52 km with 3’000 m D+ (58 m per km: mountain terrain). Terrain: 65% trail, 4% forest track and 30% road. Terrain data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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The iconic Motatapu — your once-a-year chance to ride, run, or walk through some of New Zealand’s most stunning and untouched high country.
3 courses
Course analysis
52 km32.3 mi3’000 m D+9’843 ft D+
82effort kmⓘ52 km on the map · feels like 82 km32.3 mi on the map · feels like 82 km
- D+
- 3’000 m9’843 ft
- D−
- 2’781 m9’124 ft
- Max alt.
- 1’275 m4’183 ft
- Steepest
- 23%
Segments
Elevation profile: Motatapu Rab Ultra
291 m – 1’275 m955 ft – 4’183 ft
Feels like these
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- RunThrough Trails Morzine-Avoriaz48.9 km30.4 mi · 77 km-effortJun 19, 2027 · Dates to be confirmed18’632 km away11’577.4 mi away
- Montreux-Les Rochers-de-Naye40.6 km25.2 mi · 77 km-effortJun 5, 202718’616 km away11’567.4 mi away
- Tartufo Running ®49.6 km30.8 mi · 80 km-effortOct 3, 2027 · Dates to be confirmed18’359 km away11’407.8 mi away
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