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Kepler Challenge

This year’s 38th annual 60km Mountain Run, described as the "jewel in NZ's mountain running calendar" and its sister event the 27km Luxmore Grunt mountain grind will be held on Saturday 6 December 2025.

On-line entries for the 2025 FreshChoice Kepler Challenge and Luxmore Grunt open at 6.30am (NZ time) on Saturday 5 July 2025.
In previous years entries to the Kepler Challenge have filled within four minutes, so be quick!

Book your Kepler Challenge accommodation now at Te Anau Central Backpackers
 
We wish all competitors the very best of luck for the race.
This year’s 38th annual 60km Mountain Run, described as the "jewel in NZ's mountain running calendar" and its sister event the 27km Luxmore Grunt mountain grind will be held on Saturday 6 December 2025. Book your Te Anau accommodation now.
6 Dec 2025
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