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ACM Cross Country Race 1 - 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Whangaehu, New Zealand
Distances
2km
4km
6km
8km
Start location
Whangaehu
About this race
Whangaehu Valley Road marks the location: rural terrain, a flagged course, and the opening event of the ACM cross country season. ACM Cross Country Race 1 - 2026 offers a genuine club-country morning, not a polished road event, with beginners, families, and experienced cross country runners lining up in the same paddock-minded spirit.
The course is a "flagged course with a mass start format," leading to the usual cross country rhythm: find your line, watch your footing, and settle in once the field spreads. There are "multiple distance options" and optional early starts for runners seeking extra time, making it workable without diminishing the challenge for regular racers. A notable tradition is the "morning tea in the woolshed" after the finish, with participants encouraged to bring a plate.