Canterbury Winter Trail Series

Experience the best of Canterbury winter trail running across four stunning locations, each with its own terrain, scenery, and character. From wild coastal stations to remote high country landscapes, every race delivers a new challenge — whether you’re new to trail running or a seasoned athlete chasing your next adventure. Enter one event or the whole series - it’s your choice.

Distance options at each event:

Slope Sprint (5–7km)
Midi Mountains (9–12km)
Epic Endurance (19–23km)

Four iconic venues: Willesden Farms in Kaituna Valley, Mount Cass Station in Waipara, Mount Torlesse Station near Springfield, and Inverary Station near Mount Somers. One event per month: May, June, July, August 2026

Entry fees from $35 for Juniors and $49 for Adults.

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A scenic landscape view of green fields, rolling hills, and a partly cloudy sky.

Willesden Farms

24th May 2026

Just 30 minutes from Christchurch, Willesden Farms at Kaituna Valley delivers a spectacular Banks Peninsula trail experience - shaped by ancient volcanic landscapes, rolling ridgelines, and hidden pockets of native bush. Views over Kaitorete Spit and the Canterbury Plains.

Rolling green hills and a dry field under a blue sky with few clouds.

Mount Cass Station

14th June 2026

Located just five minutes north of Amberley, Mount Cass Station sits where the Waipara wine region meets the rugged Pacific coastline. This dramatic landscape is defined by impressive limestone outcrops, big hills, and bush-filled gullies - creating a challenging and visually striking course.

A landscape with a mountain in the background, a green hillside with sparse trees, and a cluster of tall, spiky plants in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

Mount Torlesse Station

12th July 2026

Located only five minutes northeast of Springfield, at the base of the incredible Mount Torlesse, this venue delivers a classic Canterbury high-country trail experience. Runners traverse rugged rocky tracks, open tussock slopes, and sheltered pockets of mānuka and beech forest.

Green rolling hills with a small stream flowing through a rocky valley under a partly cloudy sky.

Inverary Station

9th August 2026

Located just 15 minutes west of Mount Somers Village, at the base of the Moorhouse and Peter Ranges, Inverary Station delivers a true Canterbury high-country adventure. The course winds through rugged rocky trails, open tussock and matagouri country, with multiple creek crossings on the longer routes adding to the challenge.

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