Entry process survey

To maintain a progressive and innovative approach to managing the event, the Kepler Challenge organising committee want your opinion on the entry process.

...and for one lucky survey submitter we're giving away a free guaranteed entry into the 2017 FreshChoice Kepler Challenge or Luxmore Grunt!

Please take a moment to complete the survey here:
http://kwiksurveys.com/s/abz720Kk
Please note there's only one entry per person/computer.

The survey closes on the 28th August.

Pre-register deadline for the 2016 FreshChoice Kepler Challenge!

In an on-going effort to improve the entry system, the Kepler Challenge organising committee are excited to introduce a new system for 2016 entries. As part of this process all runners need to create a new account via the entry forms page.

2016 Charity Challenge spots open

Announcing the 2016 FreshChoice Kepler Challenge

The Kepler Challenge organising committee are excited to announce that we have a new naming rights sponsor. FreshChoice Te Anau are signed up for the next three years. “We are excited to have a local business support such a big local event.” Steve Norris, organising committee chairman.

Kepler Challenge 2015

449 Competitors lined up for a 6am start for their 60km pilgrimage around the Kepler Track. The forecast was for gale force winds and a high chance of rain but everyone arrived in good spirits.

In 1st place and completing his hat-trick, Martin Dent in a time of 4:49:36.

Spirit of kepler award

For 2015 we have started a new award inspired by long standing Kepler Challenge committee member, Caroline Carter who tragically died of cancer this year.

The award will be given to a runner or volunteer who has shown outstanding Kepler Spirit, be it going the extra extra mile for someone, or showing exceptional enthusiasm.

The recipient will be chosen from stories and anecdotes given to the committee.

1st ASICS Grunt Runner Home

Tane Cambridge

GU nutrition plan recommendations

Taking on enough fuel and keeping well hydrated are key components to a successful (and enjoyable) race. When determining an appropriate nutrition plan, it is of utmost importance to test what you are going to consume on race day during your training. This applies equally to EVERYTHING you will eat and drink. Like clothing and equipment, race day is not the time to try new things!

GU have come up with some GU nutrition guidelines for runners - well worth a read!

A new sponsor for 2015

We are pleased to announce that GU Energy will be sponsoring runner supplements for 2015.

Gu will be supplying electrolytes in Blueberry Pomegranate, and Watermelon flavours which should be available at each drink stop.

2015 entry up for grabs!

One of our main sponsors, Thrifty Car Rental has an entry for the 2015 event up for auction. 100% of proceeds from the auction will be donated to Thrifty’s charity partner Surf Life Saving New Zealand – so don’t wait and start bidding now!

This is your last chance to get one entry into this year’s SOLD OUT event, the 60km ASICS Kepler Challenge mountain run taking place in Te Anau on Saturday 5th December 2015.