Just 30 minutes from Christchurch, Willesden Farms at Kaituna Valley delivers a spectacular Banks Peninsula trail experience shaped by ancient volcanic landscapes, rolling ridgelines, and hidden pockets of native bush. Starting low in the valley, the course climbs steadily through trees and open hill country before bursting onto exposed ridges with sweeping views across Kaitorete Spit, down the coast towards Timaru and over to the Canterbury foothills. Technical in places, flowing in others, and constantly changing, this venue offers a true test of strength and skill — and the perfect stage to launch the series.
Complete all four events in the Winter Trail Run Series to be eligible for series awards, presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and distance.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Junior Slope Sprint (5–7km) Closed
Online registration closed-
The Junior category is open to participants aged 8–19 years (must be 19 or younger on the day of individual event. Photo ID may be checked at registration. To be eligible for the series award your age category is your age on the day of the last event.) Participants aged 8–12 years may compete in the Slope Sprint only and must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Junior entries are offered at a reduced entry fee to help encourage and support young people to enjoy trail running
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NZ$35.00
Early Bird
Jan 14 – Mar 29 -
NZ$40.00
Standard
Mar 30 – Apr 26 -
NZ$45.00
Late
Apr 27 – May 12 -
NZ$50.00May 13 – May 19
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Adult Slope Sprint (5–7km) Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$49.00
Early Bird
Jan 14 – Mar 29 -
NZ$59.00
Standard
Mar 30 – Apr 26 -
NZ$75.00
Late
Apr 27 – May 12 -
NZ$90.00
Super Late
May 13 – May 19
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Junior Midi Mountains (9–12km) Closed
Online registration closed-
The Junior category is open to participants aged 13–19 years (must be 19 or younger on the day of individual event. Photo ID may be checked at registration. To be eligible for the series award your age category is your age on the day of the last event.) Junior entries are offered at a reduced entry fee to help encourage and support young people to enjoy trail running
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NZ$45.00
Early Bird
Jan 14 – Mar 29 -
NZ$50.00
Standard
Mar 30 – Apr 26 -
NZ$55.00
Late
Apr 27 – May 12 -
NZ$60.00May 13 – May 19
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Adult Midi Mountains (9–12km) Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$69.00
Early Bird
Jan 14 – Mar 29 -
NZ$79.00
Standard
Mar 30 – Apr 26 -
NZ$105.00
Late
Apr 27 – May 12 -
NZ$130.00
Super Late
May 13 – May 19
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Junior Epic Endurance (19–23km) Closed
Online registration closed-
The Junior category is open to participants aged 13–19 years (must be 19 or younger on the day of individual event. Photo ID may be checked at registration. To be eligible for the series award your age category is your age on the day of the last event.) Junior entries are offered at a reduced entry fee to help encourage and support young people to enjoy trail running
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NZ$55.00
Early Bird
Jan 14 – Mar 29 -
NZ$60.00
Standard
Mar 30 – Apr 26 -
NZ$65.00
Late
Apr 27 – May 12 -
NZ$70.00May 13 – May 19
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Adult Epic Endurance (19–23km) Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$89.00
Early Bird
Jan 14 – Mar 29 -
NZ$99.00
Standard
Mar 30 – Apr 26 -
NZ$125.00
Late
Apr 27 – May 12 -
NZ$150.00
Super Late
May 13 – May 19
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Event schedule
- Sun, May 24, 2026 7:30 am - Registration/Race pack pick up opens (No on the day entries available)
- Sun, May 24, 2026 8:45 am - Registration closes for Endurance Epic Event
- Sun, May 24, 2026 8:55 am - Course briefing for Endurance Epic event (Compulsory)
- Sun, May 24, 2026 9:00 am - Start time of Endurance Epic event
- Sun, May 24, 2026 9:15 am - Registration closes for Midi Mountains event
- Sun, May 24, 2026 9:25 am - Course briefing for Midi Mountains at start line (Compulsory)
- Sun, May 24, 2026 9:30 am - Start time Midi Mountains event
- Sun, May 24, 2026 9:45 am - Registration closes for Slope Sprint event
- Sun, May 24, 2026 9:55 am - Course briefing for Slope Sprint at start line (Compulsory)
- Sun, May 24, 2026 10:00 am - Start time of Slope Sprint event
- Sun, May 24, 2026 3:00 pm - Last finishers expected
- Sun, May 24, 2026 3:30 pm - Event village closes
Contact information
- Event contact
- Winter Trail Run Series | info@wintertrails.co.nz
- Website
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