Challenge Kuriwao is a trail event on 22 February 2025 in Clinton, South Otago. The courses are across variable terrain over moderate to steep farmland taking in spectacular views. Walk, run and cycle options.
Run/Walk Three distances 42km 21km & 10km over fantastic South Otago farmland. Taking in an elevated landmark (about 620m).
!!!!Exciting!!!! Due to our 2025 rider's feedback we are introducing two new tracked MTB sections - Tracked Trail MTB over completely new country. Finishing at the Clinton Rugby Club - details to come, keep an eye on our facebook page!
Prize money will be allocated to winner of each section and will be calculated as a proportion of the total entry tally. Please note - low entries may preclude any prizemoney being allocated. Note 2 - There is no separate prize category for walkers.
Top competitors in each section will receive free entry to the 2026 event.
Draft Timeline:
FRIDAY 21st February
Race Packs available from 7pm - 8pm at Crossroads Clinton or Rugby Club.
SATURDAY 22nd February
Race area - Clinton Rugby Grounds, Hillfoot Road - Open 6.30am - Race Packs available at clubrooms.
7am - 42km Walkers welcome to start. Safety briefing at start time.
8.15am - 42km Competitors gather on field for safety brief and start drafting.
8.30am - 42km Runners Start
9am - NEW Long Trail MTB Competitors gather on field for safety brief and start drafting.
9.15am - NEW Long trail E-Bike Track Start
9.20am - NEW Long trail MTB Track Start
10am - 21km Runners & The Peak MTB gather on field for safety brief and start drafting.
10.15am - The Peak 21km MTB Start
10.30am - 21km Runners Start
11am - 10km Runners gather on field for safety brief and start drafting.
11.15am - 10km Runners Start
11.30am - NEW Three Rocks MTB Start - Owaka Valley Road
Further details available on www.challengekuriwao.co.nz
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
42km Run/Walk Closed
Variable farmland terrain with steep sections and some unformed track. Trail to be cleared by 7pm so cut off times will be in-forced. Aid stations at strategic junctions but competitors are expected to carry own hydration and fuel. Strictly no disposable cups on course so carry your own please. All rubbish/clothing must be carried off course by competitors or placed in receptacle at aid stations. Although there is no minimum age we highly recommend that competitors be over 18 years. UNDER 16's MUST be fully accompanied on course by a responsible adult. Please email the race director at challengekuriwao@gmail.com with names of junior competitor + named adult and age of junior competitor. ***IMPORTANT!*** If you are intending to be walking or estimate a late finish time (greater than 7hrs) please email the race director and book your start time for 7am.
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$95.00
Early Bird Pricing
Sept 1 - Feb 22
21km Run/Walk Closed
Variable farmland terrain with some steep sections and unformed track. Aid stations on track but competitors are expected to carry own hydration and fuel. No disposable cups on course. Please provide your own reusable cup at aid stations. Although there is no minimum age we highly recommend that competitors be over 18 years. UNDER 16's MUST be fully accompanied on course by a responsible adult. Please email the race director at challengekuriwao@gmail.com with names of junior competitor + named adult and age of junior competitor.
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$80.00
Early Bird Pricing
Sept 1 - Feb 22
10km Run/Walk Closed
Varied moderate farmland terrain. Parents with dependent children may enter using the 'Family 10km' option.
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$60.00
Early Bird Pricing
Sept 1 - Feb 22
Family 10Km Run/Walk - Parent Closed
Moderate farmland terrain - not suitable for pushchairs - Entry includes sundae voucher for children and finishers medals for the group. A separate 'child' entry form is required for each dependent child (up to 4 per parent). Please ensure this is done and that an email to organizers to confirm child's relationship to parent, age, school attending is sent to challengekuriwao@gmail.com
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$70.00
Parent plus up to four dependent children included.
Sept 1 - Feb 22
Family 10Km Run/Walk - Child Closed
This entry is to accompany the fee paying adult.
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Incl in family feeSept 1 - Feb 22
Three Rocks Tracked MTB 20km Closed
Ridden over some of the same trail as the run/walk. Cyclists are responsible for safe passing of any other competitors ESPECIALLY on the downhill aspects of the course. E-Bikes - please enter using the Long Track E-bike entry. Although no minimum age is stated we highly recommend competitors are 16 or over. Under 16's MUST be fully accompanied on course by a responsible adult. Please check our elevation map to ensure that your minors can navigate this course without issue. Entry includes transfer from finishing area back to your vehicles at the start area. Security & claim chits will be issued for bikes whilst you are away. Families - please use the family entry form.
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$80.00
Early Bird Pricing
Sept 1 - Feb 22
42km Teams Relay (4 groups of up to 3 people) Closed
Grab your team and complete the 42km run/walk as a relay. Why not challenge your opposing rugby, netball, soccer team? Or just sort out (up to) 12 of your closest mates and complete the challenge. Each relay team entry includes a voucher for a light refreshment at the Crossroads Clinton during happy hour on the 22nd February. Entry fee is $30pp and includes your refreshment voucher, race pack for each competitor and bragging rights if your team comes in fast and furious. Please note - there is no minimum age on this event but if there are under 16s in the team they MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please contact Race Director Lynley Daly to ensure you are choosing the most appropriate sections for the fitness level of juniors. Teams MUST consist of minimum 4 people and maximum 12 people. Teams must fill out one entry for each team member AND you will need to EMAIL the list of names of the members and team name to the race director challengekuriwao@gmail.com
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$30.00
Per Person - Relay TEAM (minimum 4 persons, maximum 12 people)
Sept 1 - Feb 22
Teams Relay 21km Run/Walk Closed
Grab your team and complete the 21km run/walk as a relay. Why not challenge your opposing rugby, netball, soccer team? Or just sort out (up to) 12 of your closest mates and complete the challenge. Each relay team entry includes a voucher for a light refreshment at the Crossroads Clinton during happy hour on the 22nd February. Entry fee is $30pp and includes your refreshment voucher, race pack for each competitor and bragging rights if your team comes in fast and furious. Please note - there is no minimum age on this event but if there are under 16s in the team they MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please contact Race Director Lynley Daly to ensure you are choosing the most appropriate sections for the fitness level of juniors. Teams MUST consist of minimum 4 people and maximum 12 people. Teams must fill out one entry for each team member AND you will need to EMAIL the list of names of the members and team name to the race director challengekuriwao@gmail.com
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$30.00
per person
Sept 1 - Feb 22
Long Track MTB Closed
Approx 40km of quiet rural roads and well formed farm tracks. Challenging elevations, amazing views and sensational downhills. Much thanks to our 2024 MTB competitors for giving us feedback to create a new race to make our event great!
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$95.00
Per rider
Sept 1 - Feb 22
Long Track E-Bike Closed
Approx 40km of quiet rural roads and well formed farm tracks. Challenging elevations, amazing views and sensational downhills. Much thanks to our 2024 MTB competitors for giving us feedback to create a new race to make our event great!
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$95.00
Per rider
Sept 1 - Feb 22
Family Three Rocks MTB - Child Closed
Ridden over some of the same trail as the run/walk. Cyclists are responsible for safe passing of any other competitors ESPECIALLY on the downhill aspects of the course. E-Bikes - please enter using the Long Track E-bike entry. Although no minimum age is stated we highly recommend competitors are 16 or over. Under 16's MUST be fully accompanied on course by a responsible adult. Please check our elevation map to ensure that your minors can navigate this course without issue. Entry includes transfer from finishing area back to your vehicles at the start area. Security & claim chits will be issued for bikes whilst you are away. This entry category is for ONE Parent and DEPENDANT children of primary or secondary school age only please. The hangers on need to get adulting and pay for their own full big guy entry.
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FreeSept 1 - Feb 22
Family Three Rocks MTB - Parent Closed
Ridden over some of the same trail as the run/walk. Cyclists are responsible for safe passing of any other competitors ESPECIALLY on the downhill aspects of the course. E-Bikes - please enter using the Long Track E-bike entry. Although no minimum age is stated we highly recommend competitors are 16 or over. Under 16's MUST be fully accompanied on course by a responsible adult. Please check our elevation map to ensure that your minors can navigate this course without issue. Entry includes transfer from finishing area back to your vehicles at the start area. Security & claim chits will be issued for bikes whilst you are away. This entry is for ONE Parent and DEPENDANT children of primary or secondary school age only please. The hangers on need to get adulting and pay for their own full big guy entry.
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$90.00
Earlybird
Sept 1 - Feb 22
Contact information
- Event contact
- Challenge Kuriwao
- Phone
- +64 27 229 9840