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Kepler Challenge Three-peat For Top Mountain Runner

Saturday, 7 December 2024, 3:07 pm | Kepler Challenge

The capacity Kepler Challenge field of 450 runners, which sold out in 2min and 8sec when entries opened in July, enjoyed cool morning conditions which gave way to warm and windy weather in the afternoon. More >>

Runners Treated to Surprise Outdoor Supermarket Aisle Mid-Race Thanks to FreshChoice

Sunday, 3 December 2023, 2:27 pm | Kepler Challenge

Imagine running 60km, and as you’re about to enter the last hurdle, you’re treated to the ultimate supermarket aisle, with anything you need to get you through to the end. That’s exactly what Kepler Challenge runners were treated to yesterday thanks ... More >>

Jones Equals Kepler Challenge Record

Saturday, 2 December 2023, 3:51 pm | Kepler Challenge

2/12/2023 - It was six of the best for Daniel Jones as he and Katie Morgan successfully defended their Kepler Challenge mountain running titles in Te Anau today. Jones’ sixth straight victory saw him equal the record for most Kepler titles alongside ... More >>

Jones Returns To Kepler Challenge After Breakthrough Year

Monday, 27 November 2023, 9:04 am | Kepler Challenge

Five-time Kepler Challenge winner Daniel Jones running in last year's race. Photo: Kepler Challenge. With the potential for a record-equalling sixth Kepler Challenge mountain race title on Saturday, top New Zealand ultrarunner Daniel Jones is as interested ... More >>

Kiwi Ultra-marathoner Ruth Croft Amongst Strong Elite Field For Delayed Kepler Challenge

Wednesday, 12 January 2022, 10:22 am | Kepler Challenge

12/01/2022 - New Zealand trail running star Ruth Croft will line up for her first Kepler Challenge mountain race in Te Anau this weekend. The 32-year-old ultra-marathoner has won a host of high profile events both at home and abroad and was one of the ... More >>

Jiang And Jones Claim Kepler Challenge Crowns

Saturday, 5 December 2020, 2:59 pm | Kepler Challenge

Nancy Jiang and Daniel Jones have taken out a weather-affected 33rd edition of the Kepler Challenge mountain race in Te Anau. Jones cruised to his third win in as many years, while Jiang had to hold off a determined challenge from defending champion ... More >>

Te Anau To Reap Financial Benefit From Bigger Kepler Challenge Field

Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 5:56 am | Kepler Challenge

Having an additional 50 runners on the startline for Saturday’s Kepler Challenge will provide a much-needed economic boost for the Te Anau community, according to organising committee chair Steve Norris. Tourism in the lakeside town has been hard ... More >>

Jones And Muir Bank Kepler Challenge Titles

Saturday, 7 December 2019, 4:00 pm | Kepler Challenge

7/12/19 - Daniel Jones and Ruby Muir have made triumphant returns in difficult conditions at the 2019 Fresh Choice Kepler Challenge today. More >>

Running with a message

Thursday, 28 November 2013, 12:21 pm | Kepler Challenge

After becoming all too familiar with the symptoms of ovarian cancer, Morrinsville veterinarian and mother Angela McEwan wants to spread the word further. In December she will run the 60 kilometre Kepler Challenge to raise awareness of a disease that ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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