Northland 100 - 57km

Race completed

57 km Distance

1,543 m Climbing

5.2 Grit · Challenging

35.7317° S, 174.3239° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 27 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~86 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (57km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 10 h 09 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 75 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	57km	86	Leonard Terry · 04:17:32	Katie White · 05:09:40
2025	57km	59	Leonard Terry · 04:24:38	Katie White · 05:21:59

The field grew 46% between 2025 (59) and 2026 (86). 41% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (57km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

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

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 57 km of trail with 1,543 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 57 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,543 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 57 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy