Kepler Challenge

Kepler Challenge
Kepler Challenge Logo
DateEarly December
LocationFiordland National Park, New Zealand
Event typeMountain
Distance60km (Luxmore Grunt 27km)
Primary sponsorFreshChoice
Established1988
Course recordsMen: 4:33:37
Women: 5:23:34
Luxmore Grunt Men: 1:52:30
Luxmore Grunt Women: 2:04:18
Official sitewww.keplerchallenge.co.nz

The Kepler Challenge Mountain Run is the premier mountain running event in New Zealand and follows the 60 km Kepler Track through the Fiordland National Park. It has been held annually since 1988, and draws competitors from throughout New Zealand and around the world. Around 450 runners enter the event with nearly all completing the demanding course.