Valley Ultra 2026

12.12.2026Castle Hill (New Zealand)

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3 courses · 10–54 km6.2–33.6 mi · up to 2’500 m D+up to 8’202 ft D+

At a glance

Valley Ultra 2026 takes place on Saturday 12 December 2026 in Castle Hill (Canterbury, New Zealand). Three distances to choose from: 10, 24 and 54 km.

Longest course: 54 km with 2’500 m D+ (46 m per km: mountain terrain).

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From Castle Hill basin through the stunning Craigieburn Valley, run in the shadow of Mt Cheeseman and up it a little, this is the one and only Valley Ultra and it's back for 2026!

From the organiser

3 courses

10km6.2mi
460 m D+1’509 ft D+
avg 5%
10 km
No index
24km14.9mi
980 m D+3’215 ft D+
avg 4%
24 km
No index
54km33.6mi
2’500 m D+8’202 ft D+
avg 5%
54 km
No index

GPX trace not yet published.

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Castle Hill (New Zealand)

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