Study the maps of the Course Profile page!

The 100k course covers 2 maps, each loop starts and finishes in the same place – great to catch up with your supporters!

The first 50km loop take you from 200m above sea level (Start/finish) up near the most central point in New Zealand at around 1660m (2600m vertical climb). The second ‘loop’ is another 50km loop with a climb of 3750m.

There will be plenty of marshals along key areas of the course. The course will be well marked with directional arrows, plastic poles and reflective tape at night.

There will be two aid stations with nutrition and electrolyte supplements, each one about half way around each loop. You will also be coming back through the start/finish area at the 50k mark you will be able to pick up your personal refreshments/gear as required.  There will be multiple fresh water re-fill positions (creeks) along the course so a water carrying capacity of about 2L per person should be adequate there will be some compulsory re-fill points.

This is a dry, hard, rocky course mostly run over high country 4WD tracks but also including some short sections of fence lines and sheep tracks. The weather can be ‘changeable’ so your minimum gear must be carried at all times.

Minimum gear requirements are:

Small day backpack.
Rain jacket – it can be just a ‘shell’ but it must be seam-sealed waterproof.
Merino or thermal long sleeve top
Extra fleece/mid weight wool top or synthetic puffer.

Long thermal tights or trousers (standard compression leggings are not acceptable) Lightweight waterproof over trousers are also acceptable (Can be taken instead of thermal leggings)

Warm beanie or Thir Band! (Multifunctional head wear)
Polyprop / thermal/ warm gloves
Survival bag (don't piss around with a blanket - get a bag - standard outdoor equip these days)
Own snacks, gels, energy bars etc
Water bottles/bladders – enough to carry 2 litres of water at all times
Headlight for night-time with back up battery’s.
Reflective stripes or vest or back flashing light for night-time running

The above items must be in your pack or on your person AT ALL TIMES.

Cell phone (recommended but optional)
Gaiters (optional but recommended)
GPS/compass (optional)

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Drop bag for ‘TW’ – (TW is the central check point near the top of the mountain that you pass by several times on various crossings of the high mountain routes).

We transport your extra drop bag to TW for you so fill it up with lots of heavy stuff – e.g.

Extra batteries/power pack for your headlamp and or phone
Heavier/warmer water proof jacket
Heavier/warmer water proof mitts (significantly warmer than gloves)
Water proof over-trousers
Extra set of thermals
Extra fleece/merino top.
Balaclava
Extra, specific food/electrolytes
(There will be soup, potatoes and Tailwind freely available at TW also).

Start: 6.am Saturday at the marquee Northburn Station

Fee: Entry fee per participant at registration open - $395.00

Entry fee per participant starting Oct 1, 2024 - $455.00

Entry fee per participant starting Feb 1, 2025 - $510.00

Entry fee per participant starting Mar 1, 2025 - $540.00

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Refund Policy for Northburn100

50% refund for withdrawal if you withdraw from the Northburn100 event prior to 8pm 4th March (2 weeks before event); with 50% entry fee towards any future event the competitor chooses to enter. No refunds after this date but your entry is transferable to next years event.

Northburn100 Limited reserves the right to amend the policy in the case of event cancellation/postponement due to a situation beyond Northburn100 Limited’s control.

The Bronze Buckle

The three loops of NORTHBURN100 over 3 years …

Struggling to complete all 3 loops consecutively? Well, you’re not the only one! Thanks to New Zealands first ultra mountain runner (completing the Western States back in the 1970’s!) Jim Kerse - we have an option to honour those who put in a good honest effort and eventually get there!

See the 100miler for full loop details. To enter on line select either the 50k, Second Loop 60k or Final 50k options.

The 60k 2nd loop starts at 2pm Saturday.

The 50k 3rd loop starts at 8am Sunday

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Basically you are running the same course as the 50k loop except when you get to the ‘Mirror’ corner (800m from the finish) you run straight home while all the longer distance participants carry on around the ‘loop of deception’. Lucky, lucky you! It’s like a cheeky scenic run …with 2000 metres of up and down.

The route takes you from 200m above sea level (Start/finish) up over the top of Northburn Station at around 1660m. Total climb and descent of 2200m.

There will be plenty of marshals along key areas of the course. The course will be well marked with directional arrows and reflective tape. There will be one aid station about half way with nutrition and electrolyte supplements. There will only be a couple of fresh water re-fill positions (creeks) along the course so a water carrying capacity of about 2L per person is important. there will be some compulsory re-fill points.

This is mostly a dry, hard, rocky course  run over high country 4WD tracks but also including some sections of fence lines, sheep tracks and alpine streams. The weather can be ‘changeable’ so your minimum gear must be carried at all times.

Minimum gear requirements are:

Small day backpack.
Rain jacket – it can be just a ‘shell’ but it must be seam-sealed waterproof.
Merino or thermal long sleeve top
Extra fleece/mid weight wool top or synthetic puffer.

Long thermal tights or trousers (standard compression leggings are not acceptable) Lightweight waterproof over trousers are also acceptable (Can be taken instead of thermal leggings)

Warm beanie or Thir Band! (Multifunctional head wear)
Polyprop / thermal/ warm gloves
Survival bag (don't piss around with a blanket - get a bag - standard outdoor equip these days)
Own snacks, gels, energy bars etc
Water bottles/bladders – enough to carry 2 litres of water at all times
Headlight for night-time with back up battery’s.
Reflective stripes or vest or back flashing light for night-time running

The above items must be in your pack or on your person AT ALL TIMES.

Cell phone (recommended but optional)
Gaiters (optional but recommended)
GPS/compass (optional)

Start: 6am Saturday, at the Marquee, Northburn Station.

Fee: Entry fee per participant at registration open - $190.00

Entry fee per participant starting Oct 1, 2024 - $230.00

Entry fee per participant starting Feb 1, 2025 - $250.00

Entry fee per participant starting Mar 1, 2025 - $250.00

Click Here to Enter Now

Refund Policy for Northburn100

50% refund for withdrawal if you withdraw from the Northburn100 event prior to 8pm 4th March (2 weeks before event); with 50% entry fee towards any future event the competitor chooses to enter. No refunds after this date but your entry is transferable to next years event.

Northburn100 Limited reserves the right to amend the policy in the case of event cancellation/postponement due to a situation beyond Northburn100 Limited’s control. This will be actioned if we have to make any changes due to COVID

100 miles is 161km folks, and this course will have you climbing and descending around 10,000m (32,808feet). That’s a good honest effort.

Visit the Route Profiles page to study and download a map of each loop. The 100mile (161km) course covers 3 maps, each loop starts and finishes in the same place – great to catch up with your supporters!

The first 50km loop take you from 200m above sea level (Start/finish) up near the most central point in New Zealand at around 1660m (2600m vertical climb). The second ‘loop’ is now a 60km loop (we do the dreaded water race sectionon on the second loop now) with a climb of over 4000m. The third and final loop is now 50ks (cos you will have already done the water race section) but still with steep climbs distributed through it (just under 4000m vertical climb).  Total climb of about 10,000m.

There will be plenty of marshals along key areas of the course. The course will be well marked with directional arrows, plastic poles and reflective tape at night. There will be one aid station about half way round each loop with nutrition and electrolyte supplements. You will also be coming back through the start/finish area at the 50k and 100k marks so you will be able to pick up your personal refreshments/gear as required. There will be some extra fresh water re-fill positions (creeks) along the course so a water carrying capacity of about 2L per person should be adequate. There will be some compulsory re-fill points.

This is a dry, hard, rocky course mostly run over high country 4WD tracks but also including some short sections of fence lines and sheep tracks. The weather can be ‘changeable’ so your minimum gear must be carried at all times.

Should you complete the distance within 48hrs – you will become the proud owner of a legendary Northburn finisher’s buckle!

Minimum gear requirements are:

Small day backpack.
Rain jacket – it can be just a ‘shell’ but it must be seam-sealed waterproof.
Merino or thermal long sleeve top
Extra fleece/mid weight wool top or synthetic puffer.

Long thermal tights or trousers (standard compression leggings are not acceptable) Lightweight waterproof over trousers are also acceptable (Can be taken instead of thermal leggings)

Warm beanie or Thir Band! (Multifunctional head wear)
Polyprop / thermal/ warm gloves
Survival bag (don't piss around with a blanket - get a bag - standard outdoor equip these days)
Own snacks, gels, energy bars etc
Water bottles/bladders – enough to carry 2 litres of water at all times
Headlight for night-time with back up battery’s.
Reflective stripes or vest or back flashing light for night-time running

The above items must be in your pack or on your person AT ALL TIMES.

Cell phone (recommended but optional)
Gaiters (optional but recommended)
GPS/compass (optional)

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Drop bag for ‘TW’ – (TW is the central check point near the top of the mountain that you pass by several times on various crossings of the high mountain routes).

We transport your extra drop bag to TW for you so fill it up with lots of heavy stuff – e.g.

Extra batteries/power pack for your headlamp and or phone
Heavier/warmer water proof jacket
Heavier/warmer water proof mitts (significantly warmer than gloves)
Water proof over-trousers
Extra set of thermals
Extra fleece/merino top.
Balaclava
Extra, specific food/electrolytes
(There will be soup, potatoes and Tailwind freely available at TW also).

Start: 6am Saturday at the marquee Northburn Station

Fee: Entry fee per participant at registration open - $480.00

Entry fee per participant starting Oct 1, 2024 - $560.00

Entry fee per participant starting Feb 1, 2025 - $610.00

Entry fee per participant starting Mar 1, 2025 - $660.00

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Refund Policy for Northburn100

50% refund for withdrawal if you withdraw from the Northburn100 event prior to 8pm 4th March (2 weeks before event); with 50% entry fee towards any future event the competitor chooses to enter. No refunds after this date but your entry is transferable to next years event.

Northburn100 Limited reserves the right to amend the policy in the case of event cancellation/postponement due to a situation beyond Northburn100 Limited’s control.