Tussock Traverse
This is one beast of a trail running and walking event held in the tongariro national park. Tussock Traverse21km12km6kmDistance32km21km12km6kmVert (m)60010000Gradient1.9%0.5%0%0%GRADIENT FACTORRunnableFlatFlatFlat
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The Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra
Riverhead Forest Riverhead Forest, Auckland, New ZealandThe Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra Who will be New Zealands’ Last Person Standing? Complete one 6.7km lap within an hour, restart again on the hour….continue…until only one person is left to complete a lap. A Backyard Ultra is a type of ultramarathon where participants run laps of a set course of 6.706 metres (4.167 miles) and they […]
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Flight of the Kōkako Trail Run
Te Puke Te Puke, New ZealandParaiti Catchment Care Group's Flight of the Kōkako Trail Run on 28 March 2026 is an adventurous off road run in the Te Ranga district of Te Puke. With distances of 5km, 10km, 16km and 21km, there is something for everyone. The course traces the path of the Kōkako through native forest, creek beds and […]
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Triple Peaks
Hawkes Bay Hawkes Bay, New ZealandThree Peaks, One Epic Challenge Triple Peaks is Hawke’s Bay’s iconic endurance event, challenging runners, walkers and mountain bikers to take on the region’s three legendary peaks – Mt Kahuranaki, Te Mata Peak, and Kōhinurākau / Kōhinerākau / Mt Erin. It’s a celebration of adventure, community and the stunning landscapes that make our region unique.
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Waitārere Forest Run
Explore Waitārere Forest with flat easy running and walking as you wind your way through the impressive pines and finish in the famous Event village. Pick a distance to suit you and challenge yourself with our 21km half marathon, 10km, 5km or 2km fun run. The forest provides the perfect mix of running terrain while […]
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Martinborough Skyline Challenge
A serious run or bike ride in some of Wairarapa’s best hill country A scenic walk or run in beautiful surroundings to complete (or counteract!) a Martinborough weekend of great food & drink A family day out with sun and open-air exercise with some of the best views in the region…
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North Shore 24 Hour
24hr Running event 11 April 2026 – 9am – Lauderdale Reserve Come along and run/walk a 6.3km loop of the iconic Eskdale bush, Set your own goal and complete as many loops as you choose
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Porirua Grand Traverse
Porirua Porirua, Wellington, New ZealandThis 17km Mountain Run really is something special. Taking you to the highest point in the region, it offers a taste of almost every type of running from native bush tracks, private farm lands and hidden coastal beaches with views over Porirua, Mana Island and Cook Strait. It starts from HQ and runs through Porirua […]
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Waitomo Trail Run
Waikato Waikato, New ZealandThe Hits Waitomo Trail Run Experience Waitomo like you never have before! Walkers, runners and children of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join this underground, overground adventure through caves, native bush, canyons and farmland. Choose from 5, 11, 23 or 35km and experience breathtaking scenery as you run through the landscape Sir Peter Jackson […]
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Kaukau Skyline Traverse
Run With NZ's BestRight in Your Backyard New Zealand Mountain Running Championships / Kaukau Skyline Traverse
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Faultline Ultra
An epic journey that weaves through the best trails from Kāpiti, the Hutt river trail, Belmont, Porirua, Karori and Wellington City. InsanityThe Worlds EndShake and BakeAfter ShockDistance160km100km50km24kmVert (m)480829661607728Gradient3%3%3.2%3.0%GRADIENT FACTORBumpyBumpyBumpyBumpy
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XTRAIL West Wind
We are absolutely stoked to be able to bring you a unique piece of running in New Zealand, maybe even the world. The great folks at Meridian have allowed us access to over 25km of trails up amongst one of the most advanced wind farms in the world. High quality trails with more variety than […]
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Run the Bay
The perfect outing to get active in the sun and take in the beautiful scenery of the Bay of Islands. Trek Trail & Fish Full Marathon Half Marathon 8.7km 6km
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Tāwharanui
Set on the eastern end of the Tāwharanui Peninsula, this park boasts some of our region's most beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest and regenerating wetlands. The park is a very successful wildlife sanctuary, so the bird life is incredible too! There is plenty of elevation to keep you honest, […]
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The Taniwha
An extraordinary journey along the Waikato River Trails
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XTRAIL Woolshed
Sunday - 24th May 2026 A classic Barefoot XTRAIL course with a great old Woolshed by the Venue HQ. The courses take you through pine and native forest, plus a fair amount of open well formed tracks. It’s a solid run, with a bit of climbing, but worthwhile for the views. This venue is everything […]
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Kings Backyard Ultra
Beautifully maintained showground fields in the suburbs of Whangarei City. The big open fields flow into some sheep farm paddocks at the backend of the course (the highest part of the loop) with some beautiful views over the countryside. The travel under foot is a mix of field, farm, single trail, gravel road, tarseal roading. […]
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XTRAIL Starlight Wainui
Imagine picking your way through bush-clad trails with hundreds of other bobbing head torches, all under a starlit sky. No personal bests in this event, just a brand new experience for most and new way to explore Wellington’s great trails. We’ll keep the tracks nice and sure underfoot, and make sure you arrive home safe […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Hunua Ranges
As the largest area of native forest in Auckland, the Hunua Ranges boast an outstanding selection of glorious single track, stunning bush, fast gravel trails and even a stream crossing or two to keep it interesting! Tucked in the breathtaking heart of this forest you’ll forget you are anywhere near the big city While the […]
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XTRAIL Red Rocks
So you thought you knew our Coastlines? Get up close and personal with Cook Straight. From the spectacular ridge top views to the rugged Coastal Track this is a day you will not forget. A taxing climb at the start of the run sets you up for easy running (not you, Long Course runners, you […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Shakespear
At the tip of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula lies the stunning Shakespear Regional Park. Shakespear is the ideal entry level course – so bring your family and friends with 100% confidence that they will love every minute! Shakespear's got it all - farmland, friendly animals, well-groomed single track, wider open trails, a waterfall, one or two […]
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Cougar Trail Run
Arguably Tokoroa’s best kept secret, Cougar Mountain Bike Park is a spot that will wow even the most seasoned trail runners & walkers out there. 50min from Taupo, tucked away just behind the Tokoroa township, Cougar boasts 30km+ of purpose-built trails to keep you smiling all the way from start to finish. This is the […]
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XTRAIL Boulder Hill
Boulder Hill offers up a classic slice of Wellington trail running - rugged, scenic, and deeply rewarding. Set in the Belmont Regional Park, the courses take you through a mix of lush native bush, open ridgelines, and rolling farmland with epic views across the Wellington harbour, Hutt Valley, and out to the coast. The short […]
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The Possum Night Trail Run
With three course options - 5km, 11km, and 21km - The Possum truly is a race at your own pace, welcoming walkers, runners, first-timers, families, and seasoned trail legends alike. Whether you’re strolling under the stars, jogging with mates, or chasing a big night-time PB, there’s a Possum distance made just for you.This year will […]
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WUU2K
Featured WUU2K EventsWellington Wellington, New ZealandGet ready to get your heart pumping and your muscles burning with The WUU2K trail run. Our event takes you through some of the most picturesque trails surrounding the city, with hills that will challenge even the most seasoned runners. With a variety of distances to choose from, our event is perfect for all skill […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Totara Park
Another of Auckland's hidden gems, Totara Park is packed with variety in every course distance and delivers heaps of smile-inducing running and walking. You'll breathe in plenty of fresh air as you run or walk through the trails and encounter some fast, hard single trails twisting their way throughout the green rolling hills. Just a […]
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Northland 100
Set in the rugged and breathtaking landscapes of Glenbervie Forest, managed by Rayonier Matariki Forests. The Northland 100 is an ultra-running experience like no other. This course takes runners deep into forestry land, offering a unique challenge through rolling hills, dense native bush, and wide-open logging roads. With a race village atmosphere at the forestry […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Riverhead Forest
There is an endless and ever-changing network of trails in this pine plantation forest. Once again we can expect Riverhead to have a sufficient amount of glorious mud and clay! For the most part, this course is on a clay surface except for the metaled road sections. We recommend wearing shoes with sufficient tread or […]
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Canceled Mukamuka Munter
Wellington's Best Micro Adventure
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Kaitaia Trail Run
Kaitaia Kaitaia, Northland, New ZealandJoin us in the Far North for the Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run/Walk. You can choose a 4km, 11.5km or Half Marathon - how about it! Choose to run competitively or cruise at your own pace with friends and whanau. Te Hiku Forest is a 17,000-hectare pine forest that was initially planted to protect against […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Waitawa
Tucked away on the south east coast of Auckland this hidden gem makes for some truly stunning running conditions! Made up of three small peninsulas Waitawa boasts outstanding views across the Firth of Thames on every peak and some wicked sections of native bush packed with neat trails just screaming out to be used.
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Tip Track Marathon
FeaturedTip Track Marathon (TTM) is a low-key, no frills trail running race that takes place at the Tip Track in Wellington each year. TTM is all about hard hills, high-fives, and doing something stupid for the sake of it. There are no prizes. Your workmates will not understand why you did this. It’s not even […]
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Kinloch Off Road Challenge
This event takes you on a journey through the world-class trail network in and around Kinloch, Taupō. With each course offering something very different from the next, there’s something awesome for everyone. Whether you’re headed out past the picturesque Kawakawa Bay in the marathon, around the headland loop for the half marathon, or up the […]
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Tongariro River Trail
Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park, Ohakune, New ZealandHidden away on the edge of Tongariro National park, sits the alpine fed Tongariro River. Our course follows the Tongariro River trail through stunning native forest, and over crystal clear water, keeping an eye out for anglers and trout in New Zealand’s best (and internationally renowned) freshwater fishing spots. WIth native birch forests and piteristic […]
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Te Āpiti Traverse
An unforgettable trail running adventure through New Zealand’s iconic Manawatu Gorge, a rare natural wonder where the Manawatū River carves a dramatic path between the Ruahine and Tararua ranges. This unique event, one of the few in the North Island to cross such a distinct tectonic divide, offers runners stunning vistas from breathtaking lookouts, lush […]
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Cape Kidnappers Trail Run
Cape Kidnappers Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay, New ZealandCape Kidnappers will take you on an amazing journey and adventure through some stunning locations not normally accessible to the public. The course is set on private land and includes trails by windswept beaches, native forest, waterfalls, river gorges and stunning coastal farmland. If you haven’t been to Te Kauwae-a-Maui / Cape Kidnappers before, […]
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The Awa Adventure Run
Whanganui Whanganui, New ZealandYou can choose to walk or run the course that best suits you. The terrain will be a mixture of gravel roads, 4WD tracks and single trail incorporating lots of regenerating native bush and exotic forest with stunning views of the Whanganui River. With the exception of the kids course, expect to stretch your legs […]
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Botanic Gardens Trail
Auckland Auckland, New ZealandTucked away in the heart of Auckland, the Auckland Botanical Gardens and Totara Regional Park are one of Auckland’s best kept secrets! Our courses begin in the heart of Auckland gardens, and have you meandering through the gardens before making your way out into the native bush of Totara Park. The mid and long course […]
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The Henderson Shuffle
We are excited to bring you a 12 hour endurance event suitable for most abilities. Have you looked at ultra distance running events and wanted to give it a go? Do you feel you would miss the time cut off? Well then this is the perfect event for you. Join us on Sunday 27th of […]
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McLaren Falls Trail
Tauranga Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandJust a short ten minute drive from Tauranga, Mclaren Falls Regional Park covers a combination of pristine forest and beautiful farmland, all overlooking the stunning Lake Mclaren. Starting at the equestrian center the course climbs up the surrounding park to give spectacular views out over lake McLaren and out towards the Kaimai ranges. To assist […]
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Taupō Ultramarathon
Join us for an epic event that showcases the very best of what the Great Lake Taupō region has to offer: expansive lake views, rugged mountains, mighty rivers, pristine waterfalls, and untouched native New Zealand bush. Though we are an ultra event we realise everyone has to start somewhere and offer distances to suit those […]
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Trek the Forest
Blue Lake Blue Lake, Rotorua, New ZealandLocated on the beautiful Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake,) this course weaves around Lake Tikitapu for the short course, whilst the mid and long delves deeper into the stunning Whakarewarewa forest, with glimpses of Green Lake and beautiful old growth forest, this course will leave you speechless at the beauty of our backyard. Suitable for: Great […]
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River-Run Backyard Ultra
Hawkes Bay Hawkes Bay, New ZealandAll profits from the event will be donated to the Waipukurau Rotary River Pathways Trust. You can find out more about the Waipukurau Rotary River Pathways Trust, and the beautiful Tukituki Trail at https://www.tukitukitrail.com/.
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Wairarapa Backyard Ultra
Event Details Date & Time Labour Weekend 2026 - Saturday 24th October 1pm Location Colin Pugh SportsbowlMasterton, New Zealand Course 6.7km loop on mixed terrain including trails, gravel roads, and short pavement sections Capacity Limited to 150 participants Entry Fee $95 NZD
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Aorangi 100
Day 1Day 2 / Aorangi UndulatorDay 3Distance50km33km23kmVert (m)2800500Gradient8.5%4.2%GRADIENT FACTORBrutalTough
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Legend of the Peaks
Rotorua Rotorua, New ZealandLegend of the Peaks is an off-road running festival, open to almost all ages, set in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand. Within the festival there are a number of different races that aim to attract both competitive and non-competitive participants with the premier event being the New Zealand Forest Marathon, an epic 42km race incorporating awesome […]
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Hamilton Gardens Trail
Hamilton Hamilton, Waikato, New ZealandLocated in the Centre of Hamilton and nestled on the side of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton Gardens offers picturesque views and wonderfully manicured gardens. Both the start and finish line are sat within the gardens with the course meandering throughout the gardens out towards the Waikato River. You will then cruise along the banks […]
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Coastal Five
A running festival like no other.The Coastal Five offers a fresh take on the traditional marathon — five unique events over two days, all set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Taranaki and the New Plymouth coastline. Choose to run just one, or mix and match two, three, four or take on all five. Whether […]
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Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon
Inspired by the ground-breaking Marathon of Afghanistan , Timatanga Hou welcomes you to the second Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon. The Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon is fueled by the spirit of inclusivity and friendship and is an event that combines running with celebrating the many cultures of Afghanistan.
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