Saturday 18th April 2026
Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand
Olympic Harriers and Athletics Wellington proudly present the Kaukau Skyline Traverse, incorporating the 2026 New Zealand and Wellington Mountain Running Championships.
Event Location
The races will take place on the western hills of Johnsonville along the Skyline Track over Mt Kaukau.
Races start and finish at the northern end of the Skyline Track heading south along the ridgeline to Mt Kaukau and beyond. All races are ‘out and back’ each with a turn-around point. The long course includes an additional challenging loop before turning around.
Race Headquarters
Olympic Harriers is based at Waiora Hub, the community and sports centre in Johnsonville. It is a short 5 minute drive from Waiora Hub to the start/finish area.
There will be food and drinks available after the event.
Schedule on 18th April
- 8:00 to 9:00am: Late entries (Waiora Hub)
- 9:00 to 10:15am: All registrations race number pick up (Waiora Hub)
- Races are scheduled to start at 11:00am, 11:10am, 11:20am and 11:30am. from the Start/Finish area.
- Prizegiving will be held at 1:30pm at Waiora Hub.
Entry Information
Championship runners, who must be a member of an Athletics NZ Club, are to run in the correct race according to their age grade to be eligible for NZ and Wellington Athletics medals.
If you want to run any other race you can, provided you meet the age requirements.
Long course 12.15km
Medium course 8.75km
Short course 5.75km
Sprint course 1.75km
Grades for both NZ Champs and Wellington Champs
Senior Men and Women (aged 20 to 34) - Long Course
Masters Men (aged 35-49) - Long Course
Masters Women (aged 35-49) - Medium Course
Grades just for NZ Champs
Masters 50+ Men (aged 50+) - Medium Course
Masters 50+ Women (aged 50+) - Short Course
Under20 Men (aged 15-19) - Medium Course
Under20 Women (aged 15-19) - Short Course
Grades for Wellington Champs only
Masters 50-59 Men (aged 50-59) - Medium Course
Masters 60-64 Men (aged 60-64) - Medium Course
Masters 65-69 Men (aged 65-69) - Medium Course
Masters 70+ Men (aged 70+) - Medium Course
Masters 50-59 Women (aged 50-59) - Short Course
Masters 60-64 Women (aged 60-64) - Short Course
Masters 65-69 Women (aged 65-69) - Short Course
Masters 70+ Women (aged 70+) - Short Course
U20 Men (aged 18-19) - Medium Course
U18 Men (aged 16-17) - Medium Course
U16 Men (aged 14-15) - Short Course
U20 Women (aged 18-19) - Short Course
U18 Women (aged 16-17) - Short Course
U16 Women (aged 14-15) - Short Course
U14 Men and Women (aged 12-13) - Sprint Course
U12 Men and Women (aged 10-11) - Sprint Course
U10 Men and Women (aged 9 and under) - Sprint Course
Contact race@kaukauskylinetraverse.com or visit www.kaukauskylinetraverse.com for more information
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