15th - 18th January 2026
The New Beginning
Over 7 years Welcome Rock has seen runners take on the ultra running race called The Revenant. 2025 was the final instalment of The Revenant as we know it.
2026 will see the beginning of a new race.
We will be holding onto some of the values and ideas that The Revenant stood for but with a new feel and look with some slight changes.
Our biggest goal - We hope to see people go further into the race.
The Race
Welcome Rock Ultra is 4 laps of a 50k circuit covering 16,000m of vert. It will require navigation with a map and compass to find 14 check points in the back country. Travel will include open tops, creeks, river beds, bush and our famous water race.
The property is also home of the Roaring Lion Mountain bike trail. This will also play a part in the race.
You will have 60 hours to complete the race
Welcome Rock
Welcome Rock is home to a hand built 27km Hiking & Biking Trail and Backcountry Accommodation on a high country farm in Northern Southland.
Just 45 minutes South of Queenstown, you can get away from the everyday and enjoy breath-taking panoramic views, a rich gold mining history, hand restored trails, and comfortable accommodation.