NZLRunningTrail100K · 100 km / 62.1 mi100mi · 160.9 km / 100.0 mi10K · 10 km / 6.2 mi22K · 22 km / 13.7 mi5K · 5 km / 3.1 mi

The Spectacle

Nelson · NZL

When is the next The Spectacle?

Fri, 4 Dec 2026

3 distances · see start times below

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10K · 2026-12-04: Not yet verified for this edition. Check the official race instructions.
100K · 2026-12-04: Not yet verified for this edition. Check the official race instructions.
100mi · 2026-12-04: Not yet verified for this edition. Check the official race instructions.

About The Spectacle

The Spectacle is a running event in Nelson, New Zealand. Recorded disciplines include 100K, 100mi, 10K, 22K, 5K. The listed surface is trail. The next listed date is Friday, 4 December 2026. Check the organiser's information for entry and race-day arrangements.

Dates, starts & entry

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10K · 10 km / 6.2 mi
Fri, 4 Dec 2026
Starts 18:00 local time
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The Spectacle · 10K · 10 km / 6.2 mi
2026-12-04 · Date-only reminder
Venue / race area: Nelson, New Zealand
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The Spectacle · 10K · 10 km / 6.2 mi
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HITS 10km trail; 18:00 Friday 4 December on the organiser page (checked 2026-11-09). Local time Pacific/Auckland.
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100K · 100 km / 62.1 mi
Fri, 4 Dec 2026
Starts 06:00 local time
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The Spectacle · 100K · 100 km / 62.1 mi
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Venue / race area: Nelson, New Zealand
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The Spectacle · 100K · 100 km / 62.1 mi
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FRACTEL 100km trail; starts 06:00 (Start A, NZ Long Trail Championships) and 12:00 Friday 4 December on the organiser pages (checked 2026-11-09). Local time Pacific/Auckland.
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100mi · 160.9 km / 100.0 mi
Fri, 4 Dec 2026
Starts 08:00 local time
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The Spectacle · 100mi · 160.9 km / 100.0 mi
2026-12-04 · Date-only reminder
Venue / race area: Nelson, New Zealand
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The Spectacle · 100mi · 160.9 km / 100.0 mi
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100 Mile trail race; Start A (podium-eligible) Friday 4 December 08:00, with earlier Start B 03:00 and Start C 00:01, on the organiser race-day page; event dates 4-5 December 2026 on homepage (checked 2026-11-09). Local time Pacific/Auckland.
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5K · 5 km / 3.1 mi
Sat, 5 Dec 2026
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The Spectacle · 5K · 5 km / 3.1 mi
2026-12-05 · Date-only reminder
Venue / race area: Nelson, New Zealand
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The Spectacle · 5K · 5 km / 3.1 mi
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Matthews Eyecare 5km road run/walk and Athletics NZ Road 5km Championships, 5 December 2026, Whakatū Nelson, on the organiser page (checked 2026-11-09). Local time Pacific/Auckland.
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22K · 22 km / 13.7 mi
Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Starts 07:00 local time
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The Spectacle · 22K · 22 km / 13.7 mi
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Venue / race area: Nelson, New Zealand
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The Spectacle · 22K · 22 km / 13.7 mi
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Air New Zealand 22km trail; 07:00 Saturday 5 December on the organiser page (checked 2026-11-09). Local time Pacific/Auckland.
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Location & race day

Listed venue / area

NelsonNZL

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About the race

The Spectacle is a two-day running festival in Whakatū Nelson with trail races of 10 km, 22 km, 53 km, 100 km and 100 miles in the hills around the city plus road races. In 2026 it hosts the Athletics NZ 5 km Road Championships and NZ Long Trail Championships (within the 100 km).

Surface:: Trail

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Fri, 4 Dec 2026

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Recorded Mon, 9 Nov 2026

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Race questions

When is the next event?

The next listed date for The Spectacle is 4 December 2026.

Where is it held?

The Spectacle is listed in Nelson, New Zealand. Check the event's race-day instructions for the exact start location.

Which distances are listed?

The programme listed for 4 December 2026 includes 10K, 100K, 100mi.

What time does it start?

Listed starts for 4 December 2026: 10K: 18:00 local time; 100K: 06:00 local time; 100mi: 08:00 local time. Times are local to the race venue. Follow the start or wave assigned to your entry.