12 km
Maybe a little like 13km 😉
Our most popular distance, not too short and not too long but with all the best bits.
Join the adventure!
Not too short and not too long and a super decent effort to run or walk.
The 12km Possum is packed with magic – and maybe just a fraction longer than 12km! 13km in fact!
Why? Because we’re keeping in all the coolest parts of the trail – and trust us, you’ll thank us later.
You’ll start with a short road section to spread the field, then it’s straight into the long, lit-up tunnel you’ve seen in the pics – and yes, it’s even better in real life. Around the 2km mark, you hit the Craters MTB park trails, winding your way to the iconic Craters of the Moon boardwalk at 4km – steam, headlamps, and total night-run magic.
Grab your goodies at the aid station, then enjoy a flowing descent before one last cheeky climb. From the ridge, the finish line searchlights will guide you home with 2km of sweet downhill to go.
Take on our middle distance adventure!
Distance: 13km
Aid Station Location: 6km (Lollies, Water and Electrolytes)
Toilets on Course: 3km, 4.5km & 6km
Start time: 5.45pm
Start location: Wairakei Resort
Finish location: Wairakei Resort
