Unleash Your Adventure at Kaikoura!
The Kaikoura Adventure Race
The Kaikoura Adventure Race is a traditional adventure race that encompasses multiple disciplines, including hiking, mountain biking, pack rafting, and navigation. Teams unite to conquer challenges and complete stages back to back. Our courses provide a balance between pushing the limits of the strongest teams while remaining achievable for all participants. For teams unable to complete the full course, shorter course options are available. Choose from our 3, 6, 12, or 48-hour events and embark on an unforgettable adventure.
The Kaikoura District with its mountains to sea, hill country, rivers and an abundance of native bush the stunning scenery never disappoints. Every year the courses take you over new terrain as the race shifts round the district thanks to the generosity of our landowners who open their gates for the race.
Located just a convenient two-hour drive north from Christchurch and two hours south from Blenheim, the exact location and course details will be revealed closer to the event. At the pre-event briefing, teams will receive maps and course notes, providing valuable insights into the upcoming course challenges.
Join us for the Kaikoura Adventure Race, where we also host the South Island Secondary Schools Adventure Racing Championships and open-eligibility high school events. By participating you contribute to the fundraising efforts benefiting Kaikoura High School, the local community and adventure racing groups.
Past events have also supported Kaikoura Coast guard, The Claverly Hall, Kaikoura miniature Rifle Club, Kaikoura Cycle Club, Kaikoura St Josephs, Kaikoura A & P, Kaikoura Aquatic Centre and Kaikoura RSA.
Voted as one of the most beautiful towns in the world, Kaikoura offers an exceptional experience for support crews and families. Explore the endless array of activities available while your teams embark on their race. Visit Kaikoura.nz
Come join us and be part of the Kaikoura Adventure Race !
ENTRIES Open 1st June 2025
WELCOME and Blessing 2025
Brett Cowan, Kaumātua of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, opens the 2025 Kaikōura Adventure Race with his welcome and blessing.
We thank him for guiding us into the event with such mana.
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Overview of the 2025 Kaikoura Adventure Race.
Thank you to our 2025 Kaikoura Adventure Race Sponsors
Our Wonderful Landowners: Trevor & Sarah Bolton, Spencer Kahu & the Kahu Family, Bruce & Jax Ensor, Andrew & Amanda Couglan, James Calder, Kurt & Rachel Bartrum, The Rickman Family, Tony & Angela Blunt, Nigel & Cathy Graham, The Mackle Family, Muzzle Station – Guy & O Redfern, Colin & Tina Nimmo, The Hossack, Jim Ward, Molesworth Station, Hanmer Forest Trails, Rayoniers Matariki Forests & Department of Conservation
