Kepler Challenge 2026

Distinction Hotels is a proud supporter and accommodation partner of NZ's iconic mountain run, the FreshChoice Kepler Challenge.

This year’s 39th annual 60km Mountain Run, described as the "jewel in NZ's mountain running calendar" and its sister event the 27km Luxmore Grunt mountain grind will be held on Saturday 5 December 2026.

On-line entries for the 2026 FreshChoice Kepler Challenge and Luxmore Grunt open at 6.30am (NZ time) on Saturday 4 July 2026.
In previous years entries to the Kepler Challenge have filled within four minutes, so be quick!

Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau is once again pleased to offer accommodation specials to all Kepler Challenge competitors and supporters.
Please click here to unlock and book your Kepler Challenge accommodation.

We wish all competitors the very best of luck for the race.

Distinction Hotels is a proud supporter and accommodation partner of NZ's iconic mountain run, the 2026 Kepler Challenge. Unlock Distinction Luxmore Hotel's special rates and book your Kepler Challenge accommodation now.

5 Dec 2026

Kepler Challenge 2026
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