Ultra Running Hub Seddonville, West Coast, New Zealand · Saturday, February 20, 2027
Old Ghost Ultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (85km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 180 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 85km | 273 | Daniele Danesin · 07:16:30 | Kate Loye · 07:48:21 |
| 2025 | 85km | 271 | David Haunschmidt · 07:16:14 | Kate Loye · 08:11:20 |
| 2024 | 85km | 266 | Thomas Barnes · 07:04:15 | Kate Loye · 07:32:00 |
| 2023 | 85km | 231 | Sam McCutcheon · 06:49:38 | Simone Brick · 07:59:24 |
| 2021 | 85km | 200 | Kunaal Rajpal · 07:10:32 | Margie Atthow · 08:38:54 |
| 2020 | 85km | 274 | Kunaal Rajpal · 07:47:20 | Ruth Charlotte Croft · 07:31:08 |
| 2019 | 85km | 275 | Vajin Luke Armstrong · 07:07:29 | Melanie Aitken · 08:31:26 |
| 2018 | 85km | 209 | Vajin Luke Armstrong · 07:00:32 | Cecilia Flori · 07:39:02 |
| 2017 | 85km | 136 | Matthew Flaherty · 06:52:45 | Melanie Aitken · 08:24:09 |
| 2016 | 85km | 55 | Ben Aynsley · 07:53:21 | Ruby Muir · 07:53:21 |
The field has held steady: 271 in 2025, 273 in 2026. 36% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (85km) — 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 85 km of trail with 2,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 85 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps 85 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Overview
The Old Ghost Ultra, a 50-mile trail race, runs point-to-point from Seddonville to Lyell, West Coast, New Zealand, with 2600 meters of elevation gain over 85 kilometers. This gives it 30.6 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging course for its distance.
With 273 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a bigger field than 93% of its 655 peer 50-mile races. The event has been held 10 times, with the first edition in 2016 and the latest in 2026. The next edition is set for February 20, 2027.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.