Enjoy the best trails surrounding any city in the world enjoying incredible views, diverse trails, and landscapes as you challenge The Faultline 103.
The Faultline 103k race starts in the lush Belmont Regional Park. With breath taking 360-degree views you start as you finish with 103km of pure bliss. Climbs that will test you followed by views and trails that will thrill you. The Worlds End course takes you through 5 trail parks, skyline trails, spectacular NZ bush plus celebrates the uniqueness of what only the best little city in the world can offer you. All that is followed by the ultimate Ultra finish line experience.
Distance
103.59km
Elevation
- UP -3127m
- DOWN – 3165m
Inclusions
- T-Shirt
- Bib
- Timing Chip
- Full medical assistance
- Drop bag tags
- Aid stations
- Post-event headquarters in the heart of Wgtn
- Finishers medal
Prize
All finishers will receive a medal
Date
Saturday the 26th of April 2025
Entry Price
| Early Bird | Standard | Late |
| May 26 – Nov 3 | Nov 4 – April 18 | Apr 19 – Apr 27 |
| NZ$349 | NZ$399 | NZ$439 |
Start
10.30 am – Belmont Regional Park – Dry Creek campsite
Start time is subject to change.
Event Hub
There will be four hubs on the course. Hubs are major areas on the course that are easy to access with vehicles at specific locations where participants can check in with their crew, receive any medical assistance, rest/sleep, and are bag drop spots. You can top up hydration and nutrition also. These are additional to Aid stations. Pacers can only start from these locations.
Hub locations are subject to change.
Hub Locations
- Bishop Viard College – Porirua – 25km
- Skyline – Ohariu Valley Rd – 42km
- Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park – Karori – 72km
- Rugby League Park – 90km
Aid Stations
Aid Stations will consist of water and Tailwind.
Aid stations are subject to change.
- Aid Station 1 – Top of Hill Road – 9km
- Aid Station 2 – End Takapu Road, Tawa – 15km
- Aid Station 3 – Spicers Forest – 35.5km
- Aid Station 4 – Makara Road Saddle – 58km
- Aid Station 5 – Makara Peak Summit – 61.5km
- Aid Station 6 – Aro Valley – 86km
- Aid Station 7 – Island Bay Scout Hall – 92.5km
- Aid Station 8 – Alexandra Road – 97.5km
Pacers
Pacers are only to provide company and conversation. They are to not carry or provide any items for the runner.
Pacers’ info is subject to change.
Pacers must register here with the code provided by the athlete that they will be pacing for.
Pacer entry fee: $20 (This is to cover sustenance at Hubs and Aid Stations).
1 Pacer allowed. Can join at:
- Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park – Karori – 72km
- Rugby League Park – 90km
Transport
ransport will be available for athletes to get to their designated start points. This is available to purchase through the Product Store.
Finish Location
Finish line will be at Odlins Plaza in Wellington City Centre.
Minimum Age
18 Years age of race day.
Final cut-off
29.5 hours – Rugby League Park Hub*
*Note: the course closes at 18:00 on Sunday; however, if athletes make the final cut-off (Rugby League Park Hub), they can continue provided they are on-track to finish within a reasonable time.
Drop Bags
- Drop bag points are available at any of the 4 Event Hubs:
- You will be supplied with a bag drop label corresponding to each Event Hub.
- Drop bags must not contain any glass
- All liquids must be in secure containers
- We cannot move bags between aid stations for you, i.e you must provide a bag for each location where you wish to have personal supplies.
- Bags must be soft and of reasonable size.
Compulsory Gear
- for ALL pace support people also
- Seam Sealed Jacket – with hood
- Thermal leggings – must be thermal no cotton or lycra
- Thermal Top – must be thermal no cotton or lycra
- Beanie – thermal
- Gloves – thermal
- Phone with GPX file on it in a plastic sealed bag
- Emergency Bag
- Headlamp – plus spare batteries or a second lamp unit
- Basic first aid – bandage, plasters
Course Info
Your adventure starts at the Dry Creek entrance of Belmont Regional Park. A beautiful start and an epic climb to get you warm from minute 1. Boulder Hill awaits. 435m of vertical climbing in 4.5km. The benefit? We get it out of the way first and you then enjoy one of the best views in the World. From Belmont be inspired as you run around the dress circle and underneath a truly magnificent feat of engineering as you pass under Transmission Gully on your way into Porirua.
This is the first city element of the event. But you wouldn’t know it as you wind your way downhill through Bothemly Park into Porirua for a brief stop before climbing the magnificent Te Ara Utawai that takes you to the top of Rangituhi. Be sure to be here during daylight hours as the views are truly magnificent. Rangituhi is the start of our ridgeline run that is going to link you to Wellington.
From Rangituhi you will run through Spicer Forest linking up with the skyline track that connects you to Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park. Lose yourself in the amazing trails over the swing bridge and wind your way gently downhill until Salvation takes you to more trail brilliance as you run around Zealandia, where the birdsong will cheer you on as you connect into Waimapihi, one of the jewels in Wellington’s trail crown.
With 20km to go weave through the urban maze of trails through southern Wellington, past the zoo, then North up to Mount Victoria. From here enjoy the very different macrocarpa and pine trails until your final journey along the waterfront to your rightful place in Wellington Folklore.
3127m of climbing. 103km of work. An entire lifetime of memories and a heart full of joy.
The course is subject to change.
For further detail, see the Athlete Information Booklet.
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