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ULTRA WANAKA 11.5km

11.5km Race Details

Saturday, April 24th, 2027

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The 11.5 km Ultra Wanaka course offers a fast, scenic route that delivers the full Ultra Wanaka experience in a shorter, highly runnable format.

The race starts at Hīkūwai Conservation Area, where runners join the Outlet Track and follow smooth, well formed trails toward Lake Wanaka. This section is flat and flowing, making it ideal for relaxed pacing, first time racers or those looking to enjoy the scenery without pressure.

From early on, the course runs alongside Lake Wanaka, with open water and mountain views featuring throughout. The final kilometres follow the lakefront paths past Beacon Point, finishing with a flat, fast run beside the lake to the line.

The 11.5 km is well suited to new runners, those returning to racing or anyone looking for a scenic, confidence building race that still carries the atmosphere and energy of Ultra Wanaka.

 
Race Details
  • Distance: 11.5km
  • Run or Walk
  • Race Start: 10am
  • Date: 24th April, 2027
  • Start: Hīkūwai Conservation Area, Wanaka
  • Finish: Lakefront Wanaka
  • Mandatory Bus to the start line for all Participants
  • Cutoff: All 11.5km athletes must finish the course by 3pm
  • Minimum age: 14 on Race day
  • Medals: All finishers receive a medal

Pricing

  • Early Bird: $70, ends 29th November
  • Standard: $90, 30th November to 28th March
  • Late Entry: $109, 29th March to 11th April
  • Last Chance: $119, from 12th April onwards
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Race Bib Pick up
Recommended Gear

This gear is not mandatory, but we strongly recommend carrying it:

Need to pick up any extra gear? We’ve linked the items above to options from Kinisi Running so you can get sorted before race day.

Aid Stations
  • 6.5km - Food, hydration, toilet
Mandatory Buses to the Start line

There is no event parking at the start line on Hīkūwai Conservation Area on the morning of the event, the DOC carpark will be closed.

All athletes must use the official event buses to reach the start line

All buses depart from the lakefront finish area and are included in your entry price. Boarding checks will be in place to ensure only registered participants access the start area.

Buses will leave the lake front from 08:30am for the 11.5km

Athletes are asked to arrive early and allow time for boarding

This system helps minimise congestion, protect the environment at Hīkūwai Conservation Are, and ensure a smooth, stress free start for everyone.

Spectators

Supporters can see athletes along the lakefront path at Beacon Point and Bremner Bay, where the course winds along side the lake before heading toward the finish.

Spectators are asked to stay off the course, follow any signage or marshal instructions and respect other shared path users at all times.