Ultra Running Hub Invercargill, New Zealand · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Invercargill Endurance Challenge - 24h
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (24h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 27 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24h | 27 | Peter Wilkinson · 197.600 km | Kim McColl · 148.200 km |
| 2025 | 24h | 25 | Simon Budd · 197.600 km | Corinne Fournier · 167.200 km |
The field grew 8% between 2025 (25) and 2026 (27). 22% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (24h) — ranked runners 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
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this road race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on road that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other road ultras of the same format.