Welcome Rock Ultra
Garston Ski Hut, Nevis Road, Garston. Southland xxxxx, New Zealand
Date – Thursday 15th January – Sunday 18th January (2026)
Briefing – 9am, Thursday 15th January, Welcome Rock Woolshed, ### McLean Rd, Garston. Southland, NZ
Race Start – 12pm(Noon) Thursday 15th January – Garston Ski Hut, Nevis Road
Course – The race is 4 laps around Welcome Rock Station. Each lap is approximately 50k with 4000m of vert. There are 14 Check Points (CPs) in a lap which need to be collected in order, each lap is done in the opposite direction to the last. CP locations are independently checked before the race.
Navigation – Each competitor is given 2 copies of the Welcome Rock race map with 14 CPs marked on it. Competitors will need to be able to read a map, identify features and use a compass to find the CPs. Each CP will have an O flag with a punch. No GPS device or watches are permitted throughout the race.
Unsupported Race – This is an unsupported race, friends and family can be there to follow your progress and cheer you on, however, they are unable to help you in any way.
