10 Must Do Events in 2019
1.
Name: Skyline Traverse Run
Location: Wanaka
Distance: 28km with 1480m+ elevation gain
Date: January 20, 2019
About the event: Part of the Red Bull Defiance adventure racing weekend, a maximum of 300 competitors can start their new year off with this epic adventure.
The Skyline Traverse is one of the highlights of the Red Bull Defiance event, and competitors have the opportunity to complete this 28km section as single stage.
This spectacular trail run offers a lengthy ascent followed by a technical traverse across the ridge line of Mt Alpha and Mt Roy.
The route culminates with a run off Mt Roy and around the shore of Lake Wanaka back to Edgewater Resort.
Competitors will run through the breathtaking alpine landscape of Wanaka, taking them on a memorable journey around this amazing adventure playground.
Why do it? Be like Braden Currie! The Skyline Traverse course is designed by the Kiwi multi-sport endurance and Red Bull sponsored athlete, who is at the top of his game across triathlon and multisport formats.
Currie recently placed fifth at the Ironman World Championships and credits his mountain running days to his incredible 2:53hr marathon – after riding 180km and swimming 3.8km.
If you are a fan of heights and spectacular views, where you almost feel like you can touch the clouds, this race is for you.
Running free across 28km of mountain peaks and valleys will provide you with a rare and unbeatable one-day heady experience.
Visit https://redbulldefiance.nz/category/skylinetraverse/for more information.
2.
Name: Te Houtaewa Challenge
Location: Ninety Mile Beach, Far North NZ
Distance: 62km, 42km, 21km, walk 6km, relay 5 x 12km
Date: March 16, 2019
the event: Renowned for spectacular sunsets and boasting one of the best left hand surf breaks in the world, Ninety Mile
