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Kepler Challenge Mountain Run

Name: Kepler Challenge Mountain Run
Start: 2025-12-06
End: 2025-12-06
Location: Te Anau

Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

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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

terrain

Type — Running

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06:00

Luxmore Grunt

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 27K

terrain

Type — Running

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06:00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

9.4° / 17.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.7° / 15.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

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75.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

04:56

nightlight Sunset

20:32

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.

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