Wellington Urban Ultra 2K (WUU-2K)

Race completed

64 km Distance

2,700 m Climbing

7.3 Grit · Hardcore

41.2866° S, 174.7756° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~109 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — 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 11°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 9 h 31 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 71 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	64km	109	Chester Holt-Quick · 05:43:24	Hannah McRae · 06:59:53
2025	64km	121	Benje Patterson · 05:57:23	Naomi Brand · 07:05:57
2024	64km	124	Sam Rout · 05:38:32	Olivia Lawrence · 07:14:26
2023	64km	124	Tim Sutton · 05:56:56	Alison Wilson · 06:49:10
2022	62km	106	Sam McCutcheon · 05:11:59	Mel Brandon · 06:31:37
2019	62km	171	Samuel Hansby · 06:11:18	Fiona Love · 06:59:18
2018	62km	114	Andrius Ramonas · 05:47:31	Alison Wilson · 07:13:05
2017	62km	82	Sam McCutcheon · 05:16:04	Jean Beaumont · 07:05:53
2016	62km	57	Tim Sutton · 05:50:55	Jo Johansen · 06:39:02

The field shrank 10% between 2025 (121) and 2026 (109). 27% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 64 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 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

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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