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Event #1 Winter Trail Run Series

Banks Peninsula Community, Canterbury · Saturday, May 23, 2026

The Event #1 Winter Trail Run Series is a running and trail running event held on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It is located at 225 Kaituna Valley Road in Banks Peninsula Community, Canterbury.

Date
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Location
225 Kaituna Valley Road
Banks Peninsula Community, Canterbury
New Zealand
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Just 30 minutes from Christchurch, Willesden Farms at Kaituna Valley delivers a spectacular Banks Peninsula trail experience shaped by ancient volcanic landscapes, rolling ridgelines, and hidden pockets of native bush. Starting low in the valley, the course climbs steadily through trees and open hill country before bursting onto exposed ridges with sweeping views across Kaitorete Spit, down the coast towards Timaru and over to the Canterbury foothills. Technical in places, flowing in others, and constantly changing, this venue offers a true test of strength and skill — and the perfect stage to launch the series.

Complete all four events in the Winter Trail Run Series to be eligible for series awards, presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and distance.

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