Canterbury Winter Trail Run Series – Mount Cass Station 2026

Mount Cass Station, situated where the Waipara wine region meets the "rugged Pacific coastline," sets the tone for Event #2 in the Canterbury Winter Trail Run Series. This event features winter trail running on private station land, with limestone outcrops, large hills, bush-filled gullies, slippery grass, and varied terrain underfoot. Expect typical winter trail conditions: sustained climbs, mud, rocks, uneven ground, and technical descents requiring focus. The longer courses offer "high ridge views and rugged station landscapes," overlooking the Waipara district, Mount Grey, Pegasus Bay, and Banks Peninsula. The event prioritizes participation, offering spot prizes, no on-the-day entries, no disposable cups at aid stations, and requiring winter gear due to the possibility of cold, rain, or snow.