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Kepler Challenge Mountain Run

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Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

calendar_today 06 Dec, 2025

About the Event

Test your limits in New Zealand's most historic mountain running event at the Kepler Challenge on December 6, 2025. The flagship 60km course traverses the breathtaking Kepler Track, offering runners an unforgettable journey through Fiordland's dramatic alpine landscape. The Luxmore Grunt provides a concentrated 27km version of the same epic challenge, perfect for those new to mountain running or seeking a shorter, intense effort. With incredible community support and organization honed over decades, this event delivers a world-class experience in the heart of Te Anau.

Races Offered

Kepler Challenge Mountain Run

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 60K

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06:00

Luxmore Grunt

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 27K

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06:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Te Anau.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.7° / 18.8°

wb_sunny 9.2° / 17.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.1 /

water_drop 75.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.7° / 18.8°

wb_sunny 9.2° / 17.3°

air 8.1 km/h

water_drop 75.9%

About Te Anau

Learn more about the host city, Te Anau.

Te Anau is a small town on the shore of Lake Te Anau, in the Southland region of the South Island. It is the gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Road.