The 25k Avalanche Peak Challenge starts in Arthur’s Pass Village, approx two hours drive east of Christchurch. The event finishes at Bealey Hotel, approx 15min drive east, back toward Christchurch.

Entry is restricted to Runners over the age of 15 and Trampers over the age of 12.

The event is limited to 250 Runners and 150 Trampers. Due to the mountainous environment Trampers must wear tramping boots. All participants must carry a daypack with drink system and compulsory safety gear (to be advised).

Entries  

Please help us by entering early. It might also help you avoid disappointment for missing out on the entry limit or incurring a late entry fee.

Runners - $85

Trampers - $50

Entry is limited to fully paid entry forms received from the first 250 runners and 150 trampers.

If the entry limit is met the organisers will start a waiting list and inform all entrants of their position on the waiting list.

Entrants who do not get a start will have their entry fees refunded in full within 30 days after the event.

Entries close on 14 February.

If the event is not full, late entries will be taken after March 1st, with a late fee of $15.00.

If the event is not full, entries still be taken on race day. 

Please order race t-shirts when you enter. We will only have a limited number available on race day and will not do post-race orders.

T-shirts are $35.00 each.

Entry fees are strictly non-refundable. 

Open Men & Women - ages 15-39yrs

Veteran Men & Women - ages 40-49yrs

Veteran Men & Women - ages 50yrs & above

Categories – Tramp

Open Men & Women - ages 12 & above

NB: when you enter categories are allocated automatically via your date of birth. Please make sure this is accurate. 

Runners

Trampers
Open Men                            1st

Open Women                       1st

King of Mountain                 1st male walker top Avalanche Pk

Queen of Mountain             1st female walker top Avalanche Pk

Note: If a veteran competitor finishes in a prize winning position ahead of an open competitor, the results will be adjusted to ensure the veteran competitor receives the prize of higher value. The Race Director will discuss any changes with the affected competitors prior to prize giving. 

• On race day all entrants must be at Arthur’s Pass at least 90min before their start time.

• All entrants must have their compulsory equipment checked at registration.

• Race numbers and a full event details, course and safety notes will be issued at registration. All information must be read before the start.

•  All entrants must attend the final pre-race briefing. 
• Male participants who feel they may not finish within five hours may, if they wish, start with the women at 10:00am. But you must advise the race secretary by 9:00am on race day.

Finish – First Finisher Expected               1:00noon

Last Finisher Expected                             5:00pm

Prize Giving Start                                      4:00pm

Following the extremely positive feedback from the Flagpole RunUp, it has been decided to utilise this venue as a bad weather alternative for the Avalanche Peak Challenge. The Flagpole venue is very challenging and can be organised safely in almost any weather. But best of all it is only 70k from Christchurch, which makes it a very convenient last minute alternative. 
 
A final decision regarding the bad weather alternative will be made on the Friday evening. The contingency plan will be advised on the event website and by automatic message on the race director’s phone – 027 293 8309.

If both the true course and the contingency plan can not be run because of really extreme weather over the entire area, and/or any incident or "act of god" outside of the race organisations control, entry fees will not be refunded.

• All participants compete at their own risk. Organisers will not accept liability for any personal mishap or injury during the event.
• Entry in the Run is limited to runners 15 years and over.
• Entry in the Tramp is limited to walkers over the age of 12.
• Entry numbers for the event are strictly limited to 250 runners and 150 trampers. No late entries will be taken once the event is full.
• Exception to the minimum age may be made by contacting the race director directly. But this is at his discretion only.
• All entrants must carry a compulsory minimum gear requirement. This will be checked prior to the start, and again at the entrance to Avalanche Peak Track. Any runner not carrying the full list of gear will be turned back. The minimum compulsory gear is as follows:

1. Thermal long pants and long top.
2. Thermal gloves and hat.
3. Waterproof Jacket.
4. Food suitable for four hours of exercise.
5. Survival Bag.
6. Drink system with minimum 2 litres of drink.
7. Daypack holding the minimum gear listed above.

• Trampers must wear tramping boots (not running shoes!).
• Every entrant must show their race number when requested by marshals.
• Every entrant must pass through every checkpoint, and must ensure that their race number is recorded by the checkpoint marshals.
• No refunds for withdrawals will be made after March 1st. No refunds will be made if the event is canceled due to extreme weather or any unforeseeable act of nature. But every effort will be made to run the alternative course as above.
• Organisers reserve the right to withdraw entrants who do not reach Avalanche Peak by 12:30pm.
• Every entrant must attend the pre-race briefing on race day.
• Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to any entrant who has not complied with every condition of entry as laid out here and/or at the race briefing.