Traversing the absolutely stunning ridges and valleys of the Harris Mountain Range between Wānaka and Arrowtown. The mountain run track covers 52km of exposed and physically challenging back-country terrain across the Motatapu and Soho Stations on an old travellers' route that is steeped in New Zealand history.

Motatapu Ultra athletes must have prior mountain running and marathon distance race experience. The run includes 2,496m of climbing over four peaks as well as traversing rough tussock-covered areas, long, steep saddles and river crossings. The course follows the DOC Motatapu Track, which forms part of the Te Araroa Walking Trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.