# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kaukau Skyline Traverse / NZ Mountain Running Champs - April 18 - Johnsonville Wellington
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: NZ Mountain Running Championships 2026 | Kaukau Skyline Traverse

📅 Saturday 18 April 2026 | Johnsonville, Wellington

Wellington's iconic Mt Kaukau plays host to the most accessible NZ Mountain Running Championships in years — just 15 minutes from the CBD, public transport friendly, and open to everyone.

Four distances for all levels:

🔵 Sprint: 1.75km / 70m ascent — $24 (great for kids & first-timers!)
🟢 Short: 5.75km / 220m ascent — from $24
🟡 Medium: 8.75km / 400m ascent — from $39
🔴 Long: 12.15km / 600m ascent — from $49

Championship runners compete for NZ and Wellington Region titles alongside athletes who've represented NZ at world championships.

Fun runners — no club membership needed. Run the same spectacular courses, appear in the official results, and save $10 on Short, Medium and Long courses.

Everyone gets panoramic harbour views, technical trails along the Skyline Ridge, spot prizes, and an after function at Waiora Hub. On a good day you'll see the South Island. On a wild day... it's Wellington, so expect the unexpected. 🌬️

⚠️ $20 late entry fee applies after 4 April 2026
👉 Register & full info: https://kaukauskylinetraverse.com

Presented by Olympic Harriers & Athletics Club and Athletics Wellington. Sanctioned by Athletics New Zealand.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/kaukau-skyline-traverse-nz-mountain-running-champs-april-18-johnsonville-wellington/200029639719341
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, kids, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Waiora Hub at Alex Moore Park
- **lat**: -41.225424786364
- **long**: 174.80060219765
- **full address**: Waiora Hub at Alex Moore Park, 8 Bannister Ave, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037, New Zealand, Wellington

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kaukau Skyline Traverse / NZ Mountain Running Champs - April 18 - Johnsonville Wellington being held?
  - **A:** Kaukau Skyline Traverse / NZ Mountain Running Champs - April 18 - Johnsonville Wellington takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am at Waiora Hub at Alex Moore Park, 8 Bannister Ave, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037, New Zealand, Wellington.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kaukau Skyline Traverse / NZ Mountain Running Champs - April 18 - Johnsonville Wellington?
  - **A:** Kaukau Skyline Traverse / NZ Mountain Running Champs - April 18 - Johnsonville Wellington is organized by Olympic Harriers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kaukau Skyline Traverse / NZ Mountain Running Champs - April 18 - Johnsonville Wellington is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Kaukau Skyline Traverse / NZ Mountain Running Champs - April 18 - Johnsonville Wellington sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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