Great Naseby Water Race

2027 Race Details Coming Soon

Escape, Explore, Endure!

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

Congratulations to the 2026 runners!

Stay tuned for 2027 race details.

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

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50km

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60km

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80km

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100km

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100mi

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200km

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200mi

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50km 〰️ 60km 〰️ 80km 〰️ 100km 〰️ 100mi 〰️ 200km 〰️ 200mi 〰️

Run individually.

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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