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Kits & Bits Events Event kits for your South Island adventures

Just realised we have mentioned it heaps of times, but never did our official event announcement! We already have kits ...
14/06/2026

Just realised we have mentioned it heaps of times, but never did our official event announcement! We already have kits booked, so we will 100% be at the event with event kits and all the extras to help keep you comfy, and warm!

We’re looking forward to heading to Hanmer for the second edition of the Hanmer Springs Backyard Ultra, 8 Aug 2026

If you’re hired a kit with us for KMBU please check your emails - our one month out email went out yesterday! Looking fo...
13/06/2026

If you’re hired a kit with us for KMBU please check your emails - our one month out email went out yesterday! Looking forward to seeing you all there!



Reminder of our upcoming events open for booking
2026 EVENTS
- KMBU - kits sold out, waitlist open, extras still available
- Hanmer Springs BYU
- Naseby
- Scenic Circles BYU
- Moturoa BYU
- Arrowtown BYU

2027 EVENTS
- Wanaka BYU
- Wild West BYU (very nearly sold out!)
- Carousel BYU. more to come as entries start opening

With general entries opening today at midday we thought it was worthwhile doing our official WE ARE GOING TO THE WILD WE...
12/06/2026

With general entries opening today at midday we thought it was worthwhile doing our official WE ARE GOING TO THE WILD WEST BYU 2027 POST with the pretty graphics. We’ve already sold over half our kits (thanks to our AWESOME returning customers - we are stoked!). If you want to take the hassle out of your weekend (and remove any chance of having to clean or dry wet tents and ground mats) then book your event kit at the link in our bio.

This is an awesome event, and will be a great way to kick off the Easter long weekend!

Each kit comes with
1 x 3x3m Gazebo with walls
1 x OZtrail recliner chair
1 x 50L chilli bin
1 x Tarp Floor
1 x 1.2m table
1 x 24 pocket wall hanger

An update on our 2026 plan! Krayzies - we have ONE kit left then will be waitlisting 8 Aug - all events, kicking off fr...
10/06/2026

An update on our 2026 plan!
Krayzies - we have ONE kit left then will be waitlisting
8 Aug
- all events, kicking off from 29 Aug
5 Sep
7 Nov

We are also figuring out logistics for the new South Island BYU in Nelson, the Moturoa Backyard Ultra which will be 12 Sep at Rough Island, Nelson. If you’d be keen for a kit there please DM or email us!

We’ll be kicking off 2027 with the on 27 Feb (official announcement coming soon 😉) followed by at Easter.

And, if you’re looking for a north island event kit don’t forget to check our mates at out!

Got much planned in August? We do, cos we are going to be at NASEBY! This has been on our bucket list for a while, and w...
20/05/2026

Got much planned in August? We do, cos we are going to be at NASEBY! This has been on our bucket list for a while, and we are thrilled to go down, set up some event kits and knock off one of the events ourselves. A different sort of lap race! Event kits are available to book now on our website!

If you’re training hard for Krayzies and want to make sure you have the equipment and set up you need then head to our w...
12/05/2026

If you’re training hard for Krayzies and want to make sure you have the equipment and set up you need then head to our website. We’re 60 days out and still have a few kits available. Save yourself the hassle of a mid winter set up, pack up and clean up and focus on the laps!

We also have plenty of extras to help make your midwinter laps more enjoyable - heaters, blankets, stretchers etc. Link in bio to take you to our website!

Other 2026 BYUs still open for bookings
- Hanmer BYU: 8 Aug
- Scenic Circles: 5 Sep
- Arrowtown: 7 Nov

set up is underway! Looking forward to catching up with everyone and watching the race this weekend!
08/05/2026

set up is underway! Looking forward to catching up with everyone and watching the race this weekend!

This time in two weeks we’ll be setting up event kits at the - bookings are still open until next weekend (one week out...
24/04/2026

This time in two weeks we’ll be setting up event kits at the - bookings are still open until next weekend (one week out), so if you want to let us take care of set up, pack up and clean up head to our website to make your booking!

Each kit comes with a gazebo, ground mat, recliner chair, table, esky and a wall hanger. Most importantly, we do the set up for you, pack it up when you’re done and no need to worry if it’s wet or muddy cos the clean up is also on us!

has opened entries for their inaugural participants and so have we! They had a fantastic first event and have set the d...
19/04/2026

has opened entries for their inaugural participants and so have we! They had a fantastic first event and have set the date for their race next year. Kicking off on Good Friday, 26 Mar 2027. We’ll be there on Thursday setting up, so book your kit and we’ll handle the set up, the pack up and the clean up! Bookings are open now on our website.

If you didn’t attend the event this year and want to in 2027 general entries for the event open on 13 June so mark your calendar!

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