The Kaweka Mountain Marathon embraces the natural beauty of the Hawke’s Bay high country. The routes will take you through forest clad hills, over rugged and exposed mountain terrain to the highest point in the Kaweka Ranges, Kaweka J. At 1721m, Kaweka J offers spectacular views to the volcanoes of the Central Plateau, the Kaimanawa Ranges and the Hawke’s Bay. From the top of Kaweka J, the course takes you down into the heart of the Kawekas, returning to the start via deep gullies and a final ascent and descent over Kuripapango to the finish line. An exceptional physical challenge requiring high levels of fitness. Every distance is a marathon undertaking in the truest sense of the word that will reward all who take it on.

Celebrating 25 years of racing in the Kaweka Ranges in 2015... And we've got plans for some exciting new opportunities to come and explore the Kaweka Ranges in 2015. We've mapped out and tramped around an exciting new 93 km course with 6100m of elevation gain and descent (EGAD), the Kaweka Krusher; an event that will take you from one end of the Kaweka Ranges through to the Mohaka River and back, over bare mountain tops, through lush beech forests, past hot springs and up and down steep gullies - might even find a little bit of flat for you. When you add in the usual events:
Kaweka Klassic ~ 50 kms
Kaweka Koaster ~ 36 kms
Kaweka Kruiser ~ 19 kms
Kaweka Kwicky~ 7 kms (no gear requirement)
…and the Secondary Schools Challenge

you can see we provide opportunities for everyone to test their mettle. In 2015, we're also introducing 2 and 3-person relays so that you can build into the longer distances better and share the love with your friends.

Don't listen to the people who are scared of the Kawekas. Don't listen to the people who tell you it's too hard. Listen to your heart and join the thousands who have come to the Kawekas and slain their demons over the 25 years the event has been held. Come and see for yourself. We offer honest mountain running on honest mountain tracks to give you honest opportunities to test yourself. Put the date in your diaries and start planning, preparing and perambulating now.