Under 18 = Youth.
February 28, 2026 | Queen Elizabeth Park
XTERRA Wellington Festival
Trail Marathon
Run
42K
XTERRA Wellington Festival Trail Marathon is the ultimate trail run experience. Lush New Zealand bush, Single track speed and sand hill running make it one of the most diverse Trail Marathons on the planet. Crush your goals in the Wellington hills or earn your slot for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship. The choice is yours.
Course Maps
Trail Marathon
If you wanted to put the ultimate XTERRA Marathon on the map. This would be it.
Prizes
🏅 Medal
All Finishers
58
TRWC Slots
Trail Run World Championship Slots Men & Women
| Age Group | Slots | Age Group | Slots | Age Group | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-19 | 1 | 40-44 | 3 | 65-69 | 2 |
| 20-24 | 2 | 45-49 | 3 | 70-74 | 1 |
| 25-29 | 2 | 50-54 | 3 | 75-79 | 1 |
| 30-34 | 3 | 55-59 | 2 | 80+ | 1 |
| 35-39 | 3 | 60-64 | 2 |
Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.
Fees
Registration available onsite.
Race Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard (Jul 27 – Feb 23) | NZ $145.00 |
| Late entry (Feb 23 – Feb 28) | NZ $155.00 |
| Youth | NZ $85.00 |
Rules & Info
For the Marathon event you have to be 18 years of age or older on race day to compete.
All athletes must carry compulsory gear at all times.
Emergency Whistle
Emergency Bag
Thermal Top
Poles are allowed
Headphones and earphones are allowed but must not be noise cancelling and must be at a level you can hear instructions from Marshals and other participants and trail users.