Mt Lyford Challenge

Four adventure races to choose from: running and walking sections, plus Junior Challenge and Paper Plus Challenge...

Vasque - Mt Terako Extreme Challenge: “New Zealand’s most challenging adventure run”. This is adventure running at its very best. In fact, this is extreme adventure running! Over a course of 20km with a 2040m climb, much of the route follows the mountain ridge. The Mt Terako Challenge is for experienced adventure racers and mountain runners only.

Mt Lyford Alpine Resort - Mt Lyford Challenge: 9km with a 863m climb. This challenge is Canterbury’s premier adventure race, designed for experienced runners or walkers and new comers to adventure mountain racing. A good level of fitness is required for this challenge.

De Kikker Vijver Lodge - Bushline Challenge: 5km with a 400m climb. The Bushline Challenge is designed for newcomers to adventure mountain racing. Average fitness required.

Macpac - Junior Challenge: 3km with a 130m climb. This is a great way to introduce 7-14 year olds to adventure racing. This is a cross-country challenge run on well-formed tracks.

Paper Plus - Merivale Store - School Challenge:
This is a great chance for your students and parents to come together, challenge themselves, and have loads of fun both as a family and as a school community. It also gives your school the opportunity to win the Paper Plus School Challenge.

What a great opportunity for your school. There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Paperplus Merivale vouchers for the school with the most people taking part in the Mt Lyford Challenge based on the number of people who select to support your school. Children, parents and adults connected to your school and competing in any of the Mt Lyford Challenge Races will be counted towards your school. Note: You must register your connection to the school before the first race starts.

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