Ultra Running Hub Hokitika, New Zealand · Saturday, May 9, 2026
South Island Ultra Marathon 54km
Calculated from 54 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.7 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 260 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54km | 63 | Clinton Manderson · 04:00:05 | Emily Chirnside · 05:00:32 |
| 2025 | 54km | 67 | Sanjeev Deo · 04:00:15 | Maggi Forsyth · 04:16:42 |
| 2024 | 54km | 60 | Randy van der Gracht · 04:21:17 | Ange Wreford · 04:24:15 |
| 2023 | 54km | 64 | Patrick Mckenna · 04:12:59 | Shannon-Leigh Litt · 04:38:41 |
| 2022 | 54km | 70 | Joel Carman · 04:29:41 | Jenni Templeton · 05:13:59 |
| 2021 | 54km | 122 | Chris Taylor · 04:25:14 | Caris Teo · 04:32:58 |
| 2019 | 54km | 27 | Michael Prankerd · 05:30:40 | Angela Campbell · 04:52:56 |
The field shrank 6% between 2025 (67) and 2026 (63). 60% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — 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 54 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 54 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 54 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 54 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.