Hanmer Springs, New Zealand · Friday, April 9, 2027

Fixed Distance 100 mi

Dog Creek Timber Trail - 100 Miles (plus 100Km, 50Mi, 50km, 24h, 12h)

217 days away

161 km Distance

3,650 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

42.5262° S, 172.8288° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 23 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~8 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 15 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 608 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of trail with 3,650 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,650 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 161 km almost certainly means running into the night.