Great Naseby Water Race

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Escape, Explore, Endure!

Challenge yourself in New Zealand’s longest ultramarathon and conquer the Naseby Forest one stride at a time.

2026 Entries Now Open

Get your entries in for the 2026 Great Naseby Water Race

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200 Mile Race

This race is made up of 32 laps.

Start time: 8am Wednesday 26th August

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200 km Race

This race is made up of 20 laps.

Start time: 8am Friday 28th August

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100 km Race

This race is made up of 10 laps.

Start time: 10am Friday 28th August

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100 Mile Race

This race is made up of 16 laps.

Start time: 8am Friday 28th August

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80 km Race

This race is made up of 8 laps.

Start time: 5am Saturday 30th August

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50 km Race

This race is made up of 5 laps.

Start time: 9am Saturday 29th August

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60 km Team Race

This is a 60km event with each runner completing 30km (3 laps) consecutively.

Start time: 9am Saturday 29th August

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Choose your distance starting at a short 50km right through to the ultimate 200 mile run.

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Run in a team.

Choose your distance and start training today.

You can do it. You know you can.

  • Take on a solo challenge with races starting at 50km all the way through to 200 miles. Challenge yourself and become a Great Naseby Water Race legend.

  • A problem shared is a problem halved. Grab a friend and take on the 60km beast, running 30km each. Easy!

  • Run beyond your limits in New Zealand’s longest endurance race. 200 miles of grit and glory. Where legends are made.

  • “Thanks for putting on a fantastic event... It was great to be part of it.”

    Mark Rigby - 200 Mile

  • “Thank you Jill for a fantastic event. It really is an event about the community & the supporters. Loved Naseby so much! Look forward to next year”

    Lea Melrose - 50km

  • “Well done for running a top notch event!”

    John Bayne - 200 Mile

  • “Well done for pulling off a successful event. I'm glad I made the call to be part of the festivities.”

    Steve Anderson - 50km

  • "Thanks Jill, Neil and the team. Awesome event and day running!"

    Donna Tumaru - 50km

  • "It was our first time at Great Naseby Water Race and it honestly blew us away!"

    Carly, Lee and kids - 50km

 

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