Greytown, New Zealand · Saturday, November 21, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

WAI2K 100K Ultra

52 days away

100 km Distance

5,000 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

41.0783° S, 175.4602° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 50 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~20 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 36 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 241 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	100km	20	Edward Eaton · 11:14:59	Richele McKenzie · 14:37:47
2024	100km	29	Samuel Hansby · 11:07:35	Julia Chamberlain · 12:27:15

The field shrank 31% between 2024 (29) and 2025 (20). 15% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — 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 mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

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

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 5,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 50 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 5,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 100 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy