With stunning hills, city, and harbour views and a variety of courses to suit all abilities, the Crater Rim Ultra is fast becoming a must-do event on the NZ Trail Running Calendar. Come along and challenge yourself right here on our stunning back doorstep and be part of the 2025 Crater Rim Ultra trail event.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Valley View 6km - Community Runner
Take on the valley - Undulate through the Valley in our newest event and experience some of Otautahi's best trail running in only 6 kms of trail. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
Valley View 6km - Athletics NZ Registered
Take on the valley - Undulate through the Valley in our newest event and experience some of Otautahi's best trail running in only 6 kms of trail. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
Rapaki Rumble 12km - Community Runner
Soar in style to the summit - A romp up Mount Vernon Farm Track to the Summit Road - experience awesome harbour and hill views from the top. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
Rapaki Rumble 12km - Athletics NZ Registered
Soar in style to the summit - A romp up Mount Vernon Farm Track to the Summit Road - experience awesome harbour and hill views from the top. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
Kiwi Challenge 22km - Community Runner
Classic climb to the Kiwi - Be wowed by this stunning course to the Sign of the Kiwi and back, each step up offering ever more spectacular vistas of our city and surrounds. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
Kiwi Challenge 22km - Athletics NZ Registered
Classic climb to the Kiwi - Be wowed by this stunning course to the Sign of the Kiwi and back, each step up offering ever more spectacular vistas of our city and surrounds. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
Bellbird Buster 30km - Community Runner Sold out
Offroad racing you'll rave over - Rise to the challenge of a dash from the head of the harbour, overlooking scenery unique to the bush and bays of the peninsula. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
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$170.00
Bellbird Buster 30km - Athletics NZ Registered Sold out
Offroad racing you'll rave over - Rise to the challenge of a dash from the head of the harbour, overlooking scenery unique to the bush and bays of the peninsula. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
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$160.00
Bellbird Buster 30km - WAITLIST
Waitlist for the Bellbird Buster 30km - first in first served - we will contact you if a place should come available.
Crater Rim Ultra 53km - Community Runner Sold out
Beautiful terrain like no other in the world - Cruise across picturesque Lyttelton Harbour to the start of a race taking in the best of our beautiful Port Hills. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
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$270.00
Crater Rim Ultra 53km - Athletics NZ Registered Sold out
Beautiful terrain like no other in the world - Cruise across picturesque Lyttelton Harbour to the start of a race taking in the best of our beautiful Port Hills. Entry Protection Insurance Now Available When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster. Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance. By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
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$260.00
Crater Rim Ultra 53km - WAITLIST Sold out
Waitlist is CLOSED. If you missed out this year, please be ready on the 01st April 2026 when we will open the 2026 entries!
Entry Protection Insurance Now Available
When you enter the Crater Rim Ultra, you now have the option to take out Entry Protection Insurance through Race Roster.
Crater Rim Ultra will not be offering a separate Refund Policy. To protect yourself against unexpected circumstances, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing this insurance.
By offering Entry Protection Insurance competitors have the ability to have full control over their money and able to enter with confidence that if the unexpected happens they will be able to receive a full refund.
