Ultra Running Hub Wellington, New Zealand · Sunday, April 26, 2026
Fault Line Ultra 50km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 71 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 120 | Daniel Jones · 04:16:37 | Alison Campbell · 05:23:53 |
| 2025 | 50km | 154 | Gary Carleton · 04:33:37 | Talia Flannery · 05:32:22 |
| 2024 | 50km | 123 | Samuel Harvey · 04:05:21 | Jade Valler · 04:59:03 |
The field shrank 22% between 2025 (154) and 2026 (120). 40% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,607 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,607 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Fault Line Ultra 50km, organised by Barefoot Sport, takes runners through trails in Wellington, New Zealand, with 1607 metres of elevation gain over its 50-kilometre course. This makes it a more challenging 50k, with 32.1 metres of climb per kilometre.
The course's 11-hour time limit results in a 13.2 minutes per kilometre cut-off pace. This is a more generous cut-off than 34% of 50k races, offering more time on the course compared to many peers.
With 120 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 82% of its 2654 peer 50k races. It has been held 3 times since its first edition in 2024.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.