Sensational weather conditions and a hugely strong field saw records topple in the 9^th annual Routeburn Classic, an exclusive adventure run staged on New Zealand’s world famous Routeburn Track, held on Saturday, April 28th 2012.

Braden Currie from Wanaka smashed the previous record in the Peak Performance male category to complete the rugged 32km course in an outstanding 2hr 44min 29seconds, taking just over five minutes off last year’s record-setting winning time.

Returning women’s champion Dunedin’s Whitney Dagg made it two in a row when she took top honours in the women’s race also with a record-beating time of 3:26:30, breaking Elina Ussher’s 2006 record by a full three-and-a-half minutes.

“It was another brilliant weekend, with conditions perfect for record setting and views from all over the track,” said said organiser Evan McWhirter of Good Times Events.