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Kepler Challenge

Kepler Challenge 2026

Kepler Track carpark, Te Anau, Fiordland, Nouvelle-Zรฉlande

The race crosses an alpine area of Fiordland: the mandatory gear and the condition of the route must be checked with the organiser.

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60kmDistance
+2,200mElevation
1,953mDโˆ’

Metrics from the available track

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Kepler Track ridge above the South Fiord of Lake Te Anau
Photo:Michal KlajbanCC BY-SA 4.0 ยท adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the Kepler Challenge 2026 route

The Kepler Challenge 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Kepler Track carpark, Te Anau, Fiordland, Nouvelle-Zรฉlande to Kepler Track carpark, Te Anau, Fiordland, Nouvelle-Zรฉlande, with 60 km and 2,200 m D+ on the page.

Listed organiser: Kepler Challenge.

Start / area
Kepler Track carpark, Te Anau, Fiordland, Nouvelle-Zรฉlande
Finish
Kepler Track carpark, Te Anau, Fiordland, Nouvelle-Zรฉlande
Edition
2026
Distance
60 km
Elevation gain
2,200 m D+

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 60.1 km of distance calculated from the GPX track ยท 1,964 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.

These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.

  • Source-page value: 60 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 60.1 km.
  • Source-page value: 2,200 m ascent; ascent calculated from GPX elevations: 1,964 m.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 1 ยท sources with a recorded review date: 1. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 17 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Kepler Challenge 2026 GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

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Reviewed information

Preparation and points to check

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The GPX is published without an explicit vintage year; the 2026 listing is used as the freshness reference.
  • The GPX calculation gives 60.12 km and about 1,960 m D+, whereas the organiser announces 60 km and about 2,200 m D+; the figures shown remain the organiserโ€™s figures.

Notable places

Kepler Track ridgeline toward Hanging Valley
Kepler Track ridgeline toward Hanging ValleyRobert (Bic) Bicknell ยท CC BY-SA 4.0 ยท adapted image

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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