Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

The Great Southern Alps Miler

Trail Running covering 160.3 km with up to 3,180 m D+ in Hanmer Springs (Canterbury, New Zealand)

LocationHanmer Springs, Canterbury Region, New ZealandShow on map(42.5256° S, 172.8289° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,180 m

The Great Southern Alps Miler is an endurance sporting event in Hanmer Springs, Canterbury Region, NZ focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Point-to-Point.

The competition program features The Great Southern Alps Miler (160.3 km, +3,180 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (stjamesmountainsports.co.nz).

Official website
The Great Southern Alps Miler in Hanmer Springs (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudePoint-to-Point

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
The Great Southern Alps MilerTrail Running160.3 km+3,180 m1,150 m - 3,217 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

The Great Southern Alps Miler160.3 km
Distance
160.3 km
Elevation gain
+3,180 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,703 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,217 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.7 % / 6.7 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
160.3 km+3,180 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS42.5256° S, 172.8289° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,217 m above sea level (+3,180 m D+, -2,703 m D-)

Peak: 3,217 m·at 63.6 km·Ø 3.7 %
1,150 m1,839 m2,528 m3,217 m0 km32.1 km64.1 km96.2 km128.2 km160.3 km3,217 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Great Southern Alps Miler take place?

The Great Southern Alps Miler takes place in Hanmer Springs, Canterbury Region, NZ (start area at coordinates 42.5256° S, 172.8289° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at The Great Southern Alps Miler?

The competition program features The Great Southern Alps Miler (160.3 km, +3,180 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Great Southern Alps Miler?

The main competition (The Great Southern Alps Miler over 160.3 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +3,180 m of elevation gain and -2,703 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,217 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The Great Southern Alps Miler?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (stjamesmountainsports.co.nz).