The Spectacle: Less Than Two Months To Go – Are You Ready?
Whether you’re after an electrifying road race right through the centre of the city, or you want to take to the trails and test your endurance amongst the tranquil native forest, The Spectacle has an option for everyone!
The event provides a full program of gnarly Trail events with 10km, 21km, 50km, 100km and 100 mile distances, and Road racing in the CBD of Nelson with 1 mile, 5km and relay races on closed-road routes.
Saturday evening sees New Zealand’s richest road mile with an invitational field of Olympic Elites, capping off a truly spectacular weekend.
Distances/Events
Trail Runs – Schedule TBC:
The 10km – Perfect for those who might be newer to trail running or looking for a shorter high energy off-road race!
The 21km – Currently our most popular event, this event has runners and walkers from every walk of life entered in it so far! From the vert junkies, to those looking to tick off their first trail half.
The 50km – Our second most popular event. Perfect for those looking to tackle their first ultra!
The 100km – For those looking for plenty of vert, variable terrain, and great views.
The 100 mile – For those who are looking to climb the equivalent of Everest over 160km! This race isn’t for the faint-hearted, but sure will be rewarding.
ROAD EVENTS:
School Mile
Athletes with a Disability Mile
Open 5km
Relays (school, corporate, sports teams, open)Elite International Mile
It’s an event not to be missed.
Whether you’re looking for an electrifying road race through the heart of Nelson city or prefer testing your endurance on peaceful forest trails, The Spectacle offers something for everyone! It’s a rare opportunity to race on the beautiful streets of Nelson, and even rarer to run alongside some of the world’s top milers. Gather your friends, family, colleagues, or sports teams, and make an afternoon of it. Get your entries in!
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