Faultline Ultra in Wellington

Calling all athletes on foot or bike. Wellington provides Faultline Ultra with a paradise for runners and mountain bikers.

In April 2024, the hills and trails around Wellington will provide an epic adventure for athletes to test themselves. Both mountain bikers and runners have six possible routes to push their limits on.

Beginning with 5-kilometre (km) and 10km tests, the routes grow in length to 24km, 50km, 100km, and the ultimate 160-kilometre challenge. You can choose the length depending on your ability.

The fault lines of Wellington have pushed and pulled the land to create the ultimate adventure playground. Home of beautiful peaks, rugged ridgelines, and lush bush, Faultline Ultra brings the ultimate endurance adventure to the ultimate endurance environment.

Work your way through the best trails from Kāpiti, the Hutt River trail, Belmont, Porirua, Karori, and Wellington City. Start preparing now and register to give yourself the ultimate challenge.

The interior of Seashore Cabaret, a cafe and restaurant in Petone, Lower Hutt.

Where to fuel up for Faultline

Whether you’re powered by pedals or feet, there are plenty of places to have a meal before Faultline Ultra. From hearty breakfasts to celebratory dinners, up the Kāpiti Coast through to Wellington city.