trail running

Rugged but runnable – up into the “ Backwoods of Nelson” and along the sub alpine mineral belt. Sweeping views out to a glittering Tasman Bay await you as you descend New Zealand’s first railway line to the finish.

From the Maitai Dam, the route ascends to the Dun Mountain Saddle (875m) following the south branch of the Maitai River. Taking the Coppermine Saddle track and downhill along New Zealand’s first railway line, through Third House and finishing at the OK Corral, Brook Street, Nelson. This is a testing run – but not impossible.

The course is approximately 28km from Camp Bay to Ship Cove along the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand.

The finish at Ship Cove allows you the chance to breath in the beauty that kept Captain James Cook coming back. He spent over 100 days on five seperate occasions at Ship Cove making it his favourite anchorage in New Zealand.

An enjoyable active day with lunch at Ship Cove post run, prizegiving buffet and boat transport included. All transport is from Picton with Beachcomber Cruises.

We plan to once again maximise your viewing pleasure with a sailing back to Picton during daylight hours, back to our Prizegiving and Dinner venue of the Port Marlborough Pavilion in Picton.