Ring of Fire 100km Solo Ultra

The Ring of Fire 100km is one of Aotearoa’s most extraordinary ultra-distance journeys. Circling the sacred volcanic landscapes of Mt Ruapehu, this course is more than just a test of endurance – it is a pilgrimage across alpine terrain shaped by history

Runners set out from the Ohakune Junction, stepping into Tongariro National Park. From there, the course climbs up to the Round the Mountain Track, following its full circuit around Ruapehu before returning to Ohakune.

Along the way, you’ll climb through alpine ridgelines, cross vast tussock plains, traverse volcanic deserts, descend into glacial valleys, and move across ancient lava flows.

This is a course that demands courage, resilience, and respect – for Ruapehu, for your fellow runners, and for your own limits.

Highlights include:

  • Waitonga Falls & Alpine Wetlands – the first climb into Ruapehu’s volcanic landscapes.
  • The Cascades – rugged volcanic rock and waterfalls, technical and raw.
  • Rangipo Desert – vast and lunar-like, a stretch unlike anywhere else in Aotearoa.
  • Eastern Slopes – remote and awe-inspiring beneath Ruapehu’s peaks.

Distance: 100km | Elevation Gain: 3924m | Time Limit: 28 hours

NOTE: The 2026 race field is limited to 200 competitors.

Pricing & Registration Link

Each pricing tier has a limited number of entries. Once a tier reaches capacity, the next will automatically open — so the earlier you commit, the better your entry value. Entries across all distances are limited, and once a tier closes, it’s gone…

NOTE: Entries close Monday 23rd March at 2359hrs unless sold out prior. There will be no late entries available from race registration or on the day. 

100km Solo Ultra

Ember Pricing Period

$549

100km Solo Ultra

Flare Pricing Period

$649

100km Solo Ultra

Inferno Pricing Period

$749
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Your entry fee includes:

  • Ring of Fire 100km Solo Finishers Ring (my precious…)
  • Race Bib & Finishers Medal (or tree donation, your choice)
  • Registration Goodies
  • Aid Station Supplies
  • Drop Bag Service
  • On-course medical support and assistance 

Course Map & Elevation Profile

Check out the course below or click here to view full screen (will open in a new tab).

Course Notice: All course routes are subject to change based on weather, track conditions, or operational requirements. Decisions will always prioritise participant safety and environmental care.

Course & Cut-Off Times

This is the time you must LEAVE the aid station – not arrive.  Please ensure you are aware of the cut-off times – these will be strictly enforced for your safety. If this is your first time doing an Ultra or you are unsure if you can make the cut-offs, we recommend you try the 60km distance, the Ring of Fire Relay with friends, or a lesser Tussock Traverse (also on the 28th March 2026 and sharing some of the Ring of Fire Course) distance this year, see how it goes and come back next year and have another crack at the longer event.

CUT OFF TIMES (Time – Location) All times are for Saturday 28th March unless otherwise dated
0400hrs – Ohakune Village Green (Start)
0845hrs – RTM Track/Waitonga
1300hrs – Tukino
1715hrs – Whakapapa Village
0800hrs (Sunday 29th March) – Ohakune Village Green (Finish)

NOTE: Cut-off times are set to ensure participant safety and operational logistics. These times may be adjusted closer to the event in response to weather, track conditions, or other operational requirements. Any changes will be communicated to participants.

Compulsory Gear, Rules, Key Timings etc.

Please visit our Event Information page for ALL you need to know about:

  • Compulsory Mandatory Gear
  • Compulsory Race Briefing
  • Race Rules
  • Event Registration Hours & Location
  • Event Entry Waiver
  • Optional Entry Insurance
  • Key Event Timings
  • Pre & Post Race Events
  • Respecting the Maunga
  • and more…
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