Ultra Running Hub Lake Tekapo, New Zealand · Saturday, September 19, 2026
Race Tekapo 50km
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 870 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 257 | Jared van Vianen · 03:42:44 | Arleah Tippins · 04:14:08 |
| 2024 | 50km | 166 | Sam Rout · 03:27:54 | Arleah Tippins · 04:06:56 |
| 2023 | 50km | 111 | Greg Bassam · 03:49:11 | Macee Latimer · 04:06:05 |
| 2022 | 50km | 61 | Ben Taylor · 04:26:21 | Steph Nevins · 05:03:55 |
The field grew 55% between 2024 (166) and 2025 (257). 39% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.