John Chesmar Memorial Lansdowne Hill Run 2026

The John Chesmar Memorial Lansdowne Hill Run is a short evening hill race in Lansdowne, Masterton, starting at 6:00 pm at the corner of Third Street and Totara Street. It is a single-distance uphill race, designed for runners seeking a challenging, brief climb instead of an extended event. The course follows Totara Street, ascends Manuka Street, passes Milford Downs, and runs alongside Golf Course #2 fairway before concluding at the silo near the Nikau Heights trail entrance. It is suitable for local runners, hill-event preparation, and participants looking for a relaxed midweek run, with wood-fired pizza available afterwards for those who notify the organisers beforehand.