Located just five minutes northeast of Springfield, at the base of the incredible Mount Torlesse, this venue delivers a classic Canterbury high-country trail experience. Runners traverse rugged rocky tracks, open tussock slopes, and sheltered pockets of mānuka and beech forest — with the added thrill of creek crossings that will leave you with wet feet and a smile. Long climbs and exposed ridgelines open up to breathtaking views of the Mount Torlesse Range and sweeping panoramas across the Canterbury Plains back to Christchurch — raw, remote, and unforgettable.
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 final 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 15 – May 17 -
NZ$40.00
Standard
May 18 – Jun 14 -
NZ$45.00
Late
Jun 15 – Jun 30 -
NZ$50.00
Super Late Entry
Jul 1 – Jul 7
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Adult Slope Sprint (5–7km) Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$49.00
Early Bird
Jan 15 – May 17 -
NZ$59.00
Standard
May 18 – Jun 14 -
NZ$75.00
Late
Jun 15 – Jun 30 -
NZ$90.00
Super Late Entry
Jul 1 – Jul 7
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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 final 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 15 – May 17 -
NZ$50.00
Standard
May 18 – Jun 14 -
NZ$55.00
Late
Jun 15 – Jun 30 -
NZ$60.00
Super Late Entry
Jul 1 – Jul 7
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Adult Midi Mountains (9–12km) Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$69.00
Early Bird
Jan 15 – May 17 -
NZ$79.00
Standard
May 18 – Jun 14 -
NZ$105.00
Late
Jun 15 – Jun 30 -
NZ$130.00
Super Late Entry
Jul 1 – Jul 7
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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 final 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 15 – May 17 -
NZ$60.00
Standard
May 18 – Jun 14 -
NZ$65.00
Late
Jun 15 – Jun 30 -
NZ$70.00
Super Late Entry
Jul 1 – Jul 7
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Adult Epic Endurance (19–23km) Closed
Online registration closed-
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NZ$89.00
Early Bird
Jan 15 – May 17 -
NZ$99.00
Standard
May 18 – Jun 14 -
NZ$125.00
Late
Jun 15 – Jun 30 -
NZ$150.00
Super Late Entry
Jul 1 – Jul 7
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Event schedule
- Sun, June 14, 2026 9:15 am - Registration closes for Midi Mountains event
- Sun, June 14, 2026 9:25 am - Course briefing for Midi Mountains at start line (Compulsory)
- Sun, June 14, 2026 9:30 am - Start time of Midi Mountains event
- Sun, July 12, 2026 7:30 am - Registration/Race pack pick up opens (No on the day entries available)
- Sun, July 12, 2026 8:45 am - Registration closes for Endurance Epic event
- Sun, July 12, 2026 8:55 am - Course briefing for Endurance Epic at start line (Compulsory)
- Sun, July 12, 2026 9:00 am - Start time of Endurance Epic
- Sun, July 12, 2026 9:45 am - Registration closes for Slope Sprint event
- Sun, July 12, 2026 9:50 am - Course briefing for Slope Sprint at start line (Compulsory)
- Sun, July 12, 2026 10:00 am - Start time of Slope Sprint event
- Sun, July 12, 2026 3:00 pm - Last finishers expected
- Sun, July 12, 2026 3:30 pm - Event village closes
Contact information
- Event contact
- Winter Trail Run Series | info@wintertrails.co.nz
- Website
- Visit website
