Inverary Station
Mount Somers | 9th August 2026
Event #4 in the series, the final event for 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. Long climbs are rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding ranges, Mount Somers, and across to the Ashburton Lakes — making this a fitting and unforgettable finale to the series.
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Course Options & Details
Expect: hills, mud, rocks and fun.
*Weather may affect the exact course. See terms and conditions.
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Distance: 6.3km
Elevation: 210m
Today you are straight into it, after 400m you begin your main hill for the day up and away from Blondini Stream. Sidling the hillside before reaching the main plateau, straight along the double fence line, over the road to the head down the airstrip spur, then ducking down a small creek. Up to the main station road, you’ll descend down some fun single track, take in the beauty of this sanctuary before then crossing the road and stream to make your way through the to the finish line.
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Distance: 10km
Elevation: 360m
This course begins following Blondini Stream, the track is rocky and you’ll cross the stream a few times as you make your way up to the plateau. Over the top you then drop down the saddle down into the Little Hinds Stream, following it before a steep climb up the fence line. Up to the airstrip spur, then ducking down a small creek. Up to the main station road, you’ll descend down some fun single track, take in the beauty of this sanctuary before then crossing the road and stream to make your way through the to the finish line.
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Distance: 19.7km
Elevation: 670m
This course begins following Blondini Stream, the track is rocky and you’ll cross the stream a few times as you make your way up to the plateau. Over the top you tuck right to move up a side creek and tussock lands, this track is rock and undulating with many crossings of the creek. You’ll make your way past the high country hut, and further out to under the Moorhouse and Peter range, with some epic waterfalls and maybe some wild deer. Over the saddle you’ll make your way down the Little Hinds Stream all the back to the Midi course. Then a steep climb up the fence line. Up to the airstrip spur, then ducking down a small creek. Up to the main station road, you’ll descend down some fun single track, take in the beauty of this sanctuary before then crossing the road and stream to make your way through the to the finish line.
Schedule
7:30am – Race check-in & number collection opens
(No on-the-day entries)
8:45am – Race check-in closes (Endurance Epic)
8:55am – Mandatory course briefing (Endurance Epic)
9:00am – Race start (Endurance Epic)
9:15am – Race check-in closes (Midi Mountains)
9:25am – Mandatory course briefing (Midi Mountains)
9:30am – Race start (Midi Mountains)
9:45am – Race check-in closes (Slope Sprint)
9:55am – Mandatory course briefing (Slope Sprint)
10:00am – Race start (Slope Sprint)
3:00pm – Last finishers expected
3:30pm – Event village closes
Important: All competitors must check in and collect their race number before starting.
Compulsory Gear
All gear listed is the minimum requirement to be carried. You can not start the race without it. You must check the weather forecast, dress appropriately.
We may reduce your minimum gear requirements if the weather on the day allows. The pre-race email will notify you of this. Note: These reductions apply based on the forecast conditions at the time the email was sent. If conditions change before or on race day, the Event Director reserves the right to reinstate any gear requirement in an email the day prior or/and the pre-race briefing. Please arrive prepared.
It is winter, it can be very cold and wet! All locations have potential to have snow, rain and temperatures close to zero. We want to run this event in most conditions so please wear the right gear!
All spare clothing must be in a dry bag or plastic snap-lock bag to keep your gear dry until required. If you are warm we can all have fun! When choosing thermal clothing it must be THERMAL e.g. Merino or Polypropylene - NOT sport dry fit clothing e.g. ‘skins’.
Participants may be subject to random gear checks.
Failure to carry compulsory gear may result in being withdrawn from the event.
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All participants must carry the following:
Waterproof jacket — fully waterproof, seam-sealed, with hood
Mobile phone — fully charged and switched on
Any personal medication (must be recorded in your entry form)
A suitable pack, vest, or waist pack with sufficient capacity to carry all compulsory gear.
Recommended Equipment:
The following items are strongly recommended:
500ml water or sports drink — strongly recommended, particularly in warm conditions or if you are a slower runner.
Emergency survival foil blanket/bag
Lightweight gloves and beanie
Thermal mid-layer top
Energy snacks (e.g. PURE gels, lollies, bars)
All spare clothing and gear must be carried in a dry bag or waterproof snap-lock bag.
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All participants must carry the following:
Waterproof jacket — fully waterproof, seam-sealed, with hood
Thermal base layer top (wool or synthetic)
Thermal beanie or hat
Mobile phone — fully charged and switched on
Any personal medication (must be recorded in your entry form)
Energy/nutrition — e.g. lollies or PURE energy gels. Sufficient for your expected duration (typically 1–3 hours)
Capacity to carry a minimum of 500ml of Water/Hydration fluid.
A suitable pack, vest, or waist pack with sufficient capacity to carry all compulsory gear.
Recommended Equipment:
The following items are strongly recommended, particularly in cold, wet, or windy conditions:
Emergency survival foil blanket/bag
Thermal gloves
Additional warm layer
All spare clothing and gear must be carried in a dry bag or waterproof snap-lock bag.
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All participants must carry the following:
Emergency survival bag (foil bivvy/bag — blankets are not acceptable)
Waterproof jacket — fully waterproof, seam-sealed, with hood
Thermal base layer top (wool or synthetic)
Thermal mid-layer top (warmer than a base layer)
Thermal beanie or hat
Mobile phone — fully charged and switched on
Any personal medication (must be recorded in your entry form)
Energy/nutrition — e.g. lollies or PURE energy gels. Sufficient for your expected duration (typically 2–5 hours)
Minimum 500ml of water or sports drink (capacity to carry 1000ml+ recommended)
A suitable pack, vest, or waist pack with sufficient capacity to carry all compulsory gear.
Recommended Equipment:
The following items are strongly recommended:
Small personal first aid kit
Waterproof overtrousers — seam-sealed
Thermal gloves
Additional warm layer
All spare clothing and gear must be carried in a dry bag or waterproof snap-lock bag.
Aid Stations
Aid Stations are only available for the Midi and Epic course. Actual location may differ if course is changed due to weather. (You will receive an email the day before or at very least at race briefing). There will be drink available at the finish line for all competitors.
At each aid station there will be:
PURE Sport Nutrition Electrolyte Drink
Plain Water
No cups - To help reduce waste and our environmental footprint, we do not provide disposable cups at aid stations. Please carry your own bottle, cup, or hydration system to refill on course. We recommend this cup, or this flask.
Midi Mountains: 1x Aid station
Location:
6km - Junction
Epic Endurance: 1x Aid station
Location:
15.8km - Junction
Prizes & placegetters
Each event is participation focused with no prizegiving on the day of the events.
Spot prizes will be awarded at random to competitors on event days as they cross the finish line. Runners who complete all four trail running events will compete for series prizes, awarded to the top three male and female finishers within each age group and distance. All are welcome to celebrate the end of the season with a Series prizegiving in late August (date and location TBC).
Event village location*
Quarry Road, Surrey Hills
Follow the signs on race day
*A friendly reminder that the locations are private land. You may only visit this location on race day.
Food
Our fundraising group will be providing food for sale on the day.
Please support this group. Cash is the method of payment.
COurse maps
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A friendly reminder that all locations are private and can only visited on event day.
Please note: GPS tracks can be slightly inaccurate to real life. Course markings must be followed on the day of the event instead of a saved GPX on your GPS device.
SLOPE SPRINT MAP
midi mountains MAP
epic endurance MAP
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