The Ring Of Fire is back.
After a break since 2023, the revered Ring of Fire alpine ultramarathon around Mount Ruapehu is making its much anticipated return on Friday 27th March – Sunday 29th March 2026 – this time under the care of the Ohakune Events Charitable Trust, who now also deliver iconic The Goat and Tussock Traverse events AND with new courses!
Known as one of the most demanding and rewarding events on the Aotearoa trail running calendar, the Ring Of Fire takes you on a full circumnavigation of the formidable Mount Ruapehu. It’s a true test of endurance – physically, mentally, and spiritually – with rugged alpine terrain, high altitude, and vast volcanic landscapes that will challenge and inspire every step of the way.
Runners traverse a wild mix of desert plateaus, scoria and lava fields, native bush, tussock-covered ridgelines, and clear mountain streams. The journey is tough and beautiful, with big climbs and even bigger views across one of our most treasured landscapes.
Whether you’re coming to race, to explore, or to reconnect with this incredible place – welcome back to the Ring Of Fire.
* RING OF FIRE ENTRIES OPEN 14TH OCTOBER 2025 – 9AM *
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