Name: Aniseed Ascent
Start: 2025-08-22T23:00:00+12:00
Location: Aniseed Valley

www.aniseedascent.co.nz
Welcome to the Aniseed Ascent, a unique trail race set in the rugged beauty of Aniseed Valley, just outside Nelson. Starting at the iconic Twin Bridges, this event takes runners deep into the heart of the Tasman Pine Forests estate, where private dirt forestry roads wind their way through a dramatic landscape of pine-clad hills and unique shale terrain.
Choose between two challenging courses:
20km Course +/- 650m of elevation
10km Course +/- 380m of elevation
Both routes climb steadily through a mixed age class of pine forests and offer sweeping views and a true sense of backcountry isolation. In the realm of trail running, the course is fast, with 100% of the course being on dirt forestry roads, but it demands respect, especially on the long Meads Rd climb.
The Aniseed Ascent is an exclusive chance to race on land not normally open to the public, making it a must-do for trail runners looking to test themselves on scenic and seldom-trodden ground.
The event is a fundraiser to attend the World Mountain Running Champs in Spain. Unfortunately Athletics NZ provides no financial support for athletes travelling, so by racing you are assisting in getting me to the Pyrenees!