The Gearshop Ultra 50km

Come and experience the longest race at The Bay. The 50km course takes you on a journey around some of Nelson's most scenic locations. You will get to experience coastal walkways, farmland, forest tracks, and the private Pepin Island along the way. 

The Bay Ultramarathon course has plenty of grunt factor. With 2500 meters of elevation gain across the 50km, this course is pretty epic. But with great challenge comes the greatest rewards. 

With views across Tasman Bay and access to private land for this day only, The Bay 50km will not disappoint. Join us and see why this Ultra is quickly going to become a must-do.

The 50km course will have you running through some of the newest trails at Cable Bay Adventure Park, the Cable Bay Walkway and Pepin Island.

There will be 4 aid stations on this course with a gear drop pickup at the Pepin Island aid station.

The minimum age to enter the the 50km is 18 years old as of 24th May 2025

Drop Bag Service

This year we have a drop bag service for the 50km and 34km distances at the Pepin Island aid station, you will need to provide your own bag and have this clearly marked with your name and race number. Drop you bag to us before the start of your race on Saturday morning and we will transport it to the Pepin Island aid station. Please don't leave any valuables as we aren't liable for anything that goes missing.

Compulsory Gear

Gear Checks will occur either during Race Registration on Friday 23rd, or on the morning of the race. 

There will also be spot gear checks throughout the race.

YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF YOU ARE ASSESSED TO NOT BE CARRYING THE REQUIRED GEAR.

The gear list below is compulsory. If you wish to carry extra items that you would usually take when running then please do so. There are 4 aid stations on this course with Tailwind Nutrition, Proper Crisps, water and snacks, it is recommended you carry with you any extra items you might require during the 50km.

The race begins in the dark so you will need a fully charged headlamp for the first part of the race. 

*Note the organisers reserve the right to make minor changes to the course prior to the event if necessary.