The Spectacle

5 December 2025 3:00 am - 11:59 pm
Nelson Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson
The Spectacle

Experience Aotearoa’s first road and trail running festival!

The Spectacle is a multi-day running festival, uniquely uniting high-octane inner-city road running with the adventure of trail running. . However you like to move — there’s an event for you.

TRAIL EVENTS

10km
23km
50km
100km
100 mile
4 x 2.5km Relay

ROAD EVENTS

Mile
5km
Junior Relay (4 x 400m)
Adult/Corporate/Sports Team Relay (4 x 800m)

And to top off this epic weekend of racing, witness some of the world’s best milers go head-to-head in the Elite International Mile, followed by a free concert in the heart of Nelson City.

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Additional fees may apply.

Dates

5 December 2025 3:00 am - 11:59 pm
6 December 2025 4:00 am - 11:00 pm

Restrictions

None

Website

The Spectacle