100k Ultramarathon
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ONE HUNNER
You asked. Our answer: "your pain is our pleasure!"
... and the 100K Ultra at the Mighty Totara was born. New for 2024, this distance is a bucket list goal for ultra-runners and we aim to help you achieve it. In fact, there is no better place to achieve this staggering goal than on a beautiful loop course that allows your support crew to provide the highest level of care, support and encouragement on every single lap!
This event kicks off at 8am on Saturday morning with the majority of other starters. Enjoy the massive vibe as several hundred trail runners set off on their own personal journey of discovery. But whilst those in the Backyard Ultra will step off course at the 6.7km, you just keep on running. And running. And running!
The full course features 15 laps of the Mighty Totara and only the most hardened ultra-athletes will reach the finish line before we switch from daytime to night course - fire up the headlights - and run into the night.
Every finisher of the 100K will receive not only the staggeringly awesome Mighty Totara finisher medal, but also the specially minted and unique 100K Ultra halo. Earned!
For Hard-Core Ultra Runners Only!
The Course
The 100K Ultra starts on the Mighty Totara Day Time Course (click on the image to view in a pop window) and remains there until 8pm, when participants transition to the Night Time Course (until 5:30am Sunday morning - for any athletes yet to finish - til event completion at 8am).
Important! Both the Day Time and the Night Time course is measured to the standards set down by the New Zealand 100 Marathons Club.
15 Laps
Day/Night Time Course
100.5 km
Actual Distance
Race Info at a Glance
The Basics |
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| Race | 100K ULTRAMARATHON |
| Event Date | Saturday November 30th |
| Start Time | 08:00am |
| Time Limit | 24 Hours |
| Distance | 100.5KM | 15x Laps of DayTime or NightTime Course |
| Tickets & Fees | See here page |
Event Base |
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| Location | Totara Park [click for google pin to start line] |
| Access & Parking | See the dedicated Getting There & Parking page. |
| Toilets | Portaloos will be located opposite the Start/Finish line in the communal rest area. |
| Overnight Stay | Is not available to participants in this event. |
On Course |
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| Course Map | Race on Day Time Course | except, 8pm -> 5:30am race on Night Time Course |
| Directions | Look out for our directional arrows at all turns and intersections. There are no marshals on course and we reccommend carrying a mobile phone at all times in case you get lost or encounter another issue. |
| Overtaking | Please be courteous and move to the side on narrow trail sections when faster runners approach from behind. With Backyard Ultra athletes and relay team members on course you are likely to be passed and pass other more often than you may expect. |
| Pedestrians & Dogs | Please be respectful of other users of the park, they are entitled to be there just as much as you are. Look out for dog walkers and their four-legged sidekicks, particularly where the course skirts the Botanic Gardens, which is a designed dog walking area. |
| Toilets | Portaloos at the event base can be accessed at the start and finish of each lap. A well appointed set of modern public toilet block with three enclosed units is available in the picnic area near the park entrance (approx. 2km into the lap). |
| Aid Stations | An unmanned refill station - for water only - is situated at the 4km mark (half way around the lap). We will make best efforts to keep this station fully stocked throughout the event but you should not plan your race nutrition around this. Another refill station is available at the end of each lap where you can refill your bottles with water or PURE sport drink. There are no cups provided at this event ... you must bring your own water containers. |
| Race Rules | Due to the narrow tracks, we do not allow nordic poles in this event. See our general Competition Rules here. |
Awards & Results |
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| Results | 2024 results will be here and updated live throughout the event. Scan the QR code on your race number to be taken directly to your personal result page. |
| Scoring | Awards and Online Results lists will be based on GUN TIME. |
| Merit Awards | Trophy to first place overall Male & Female. |
| Participation Awards | All finishers receive the 2024 Mighty Totara medal plus a 100K Ultra Halo. More details here. |