Aotearoa Trail Running Hub
Hidden 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 […]
An award-winning day of trail adventures, The DUAL is your only opportunity to participate in an event (or to ride your own bike) on the protected island of Motutapu. Produced in partnership with the Motutapu Restoration Trust, participation in this event contributes directly to the preservation and reforestation of Motutapu. We’ve raised over $300k to […]
Located 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 […]
Just 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 […]
Wellington's Best Micro Adventure
Love wine? Love a good Saturday walk or run and wine?? Then do we have a deal for you! Nested in the heart of winemaking in the Hawkes Bay, our course begins at BlackBarn Vineyard, before working its way out and along the Tukituki river. A mixture of native bush, and stunning vineyards is what […]
The OceanaGold Trail Trilogy event includes all the popular running distances and utilises most of the wonderful Hauraki Rail Trail. We cater to runners and walkers, individuals and teams, so If you're looking for a great experience with a group of friends, family, or workmates, get a crew together, or grab a solo entry for […]
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Julians Berry Farm Toi's Challenge is a multi-terrain 18km loop on the beautiful coastal Ngā Tapuwae o Toi (in the footsteps of Toi) track. The trail twists up and down steep coastal hills and along beautiful Otarawairere and Ohope Beaches, through stunning bush and up and down hundreds of steps.Until the last dash to the […]
The mighty Totara tree, a goliath of the New Zealand rainforest ... ... will watch over huge athletic performances in beautiful Totara Park as runners take on a scenic 6.7km loop ... over and over again. Who will conquer the half, full and ultra marathon distances? Which Relay Teams will prevail through 6 hour, 12 hour and […]
STUNNING TRAIL RUNNING AND WALKING FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IN THE HISTORIC KARANGAHAKE GORGE With flat and fast riverside trails, glorious climbs up Mt Karangahake and pristine native bush, few locations can compete with the Karangahake Gorge for drama, intrigue, and natural beauty. Join us for one of our favourite running and walking events. […]
An unrelenting course, taking you across the tops of the Tararua ranges, that will fill you with pride upon completion. Enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional NZ mountain race, steeped in history. Jumbo HoldsworthHooper LoopDistance24km12kmVert (m)1500500Gradient6.3%4.2%GRADIENT FACTORHarshTough
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
Whether you choose the T21, T50, T102 or the TMiler, you will enjoy a point-to-point course, on mostly non-technical, runnable terrain. Our courses and generous cut-off times are deliberately designed with the aim of seeing runners of all abilities reach the finish line. Every course is also designed to capture the stunning and diverse landscapes […]
Blazing Hills is a new trail run/walk event hosted on private property in the heart of the Waimarino. Take the opportunity to experience trails on the vast hill country, which is varied, scenic and has hills that just keep on coming! Expect hills! All our courses are designed to challenge the quads, except for the […]
The Northpower Wild Kiwi will take you into one of the most scenic landscapes in New Zealand – the Whangarei Heads. The Whangarei Heads is iconic New Zealand – you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere in the world quite like it. The views go for days and the trails will knock your running socks off! […]
The 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 […]
This 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 […]
Tararua Mountain race 20 per cent chance of sun, 10 per cent chance of no wind, 100 per cent chance of blood, sweat and tears.Race the historic tramping route The Southern Crossing, with the support of LandSAR Southern CrossingKime ClimbField DashDistance36km24km13kmVert (m)23001300770Gradient6.4%5.4%5.9%GRADIENT FACTORHarshHarshHarsh
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
One of New Zealand’s most iconic events, the award-winning Cheal T42 takes you into the crisp alpine air and pristine environs of the Tongariro National Park. Perfect for a weekend away with family or friends, the 2024 event offers several run and walk options for every age and ability + we are so stoked to […]
An extraordinary journey along the Waikato River Trails
The Hotprintz Bay of Islands Run/Walk Festival is the third event in the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series that is hosted by Sport Northland Events and is situated in the picturesque Bay of Islands. This iconic event offers a choice of four distances - 6km (Walk only) 8.7km (Run/Walk) 22km (Run Walk) and the new Trek […]
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 […]
Get 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 […]
Run The Forest is the only reason you need to get up and get going next winter. Three distances, run party vibes, and Rotorua’s unique geothermal and Redwood trails. Get the crew together and sign up for the coolest thing you’ll do this winter. Choose from our short, mid or long courses to not only […]
Join 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 […]
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 metalled road sections. We recommend wearing shoes with sufficient tread or […]
Tip 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 […]
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 […]
Cape 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, […]
You 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 […]
Tucked 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 […]
A self-supported 24hr run around the Blue Lake in Rotorua. How many laps can you do?!
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 […]
Located 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 […]
All 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/.
This is a fun run & walk on the Remutaka Rail Trail through the Remutaka Ranges. We start at 254m above sea level and cruise up a shallow gradient (<1 in 40) all the way to the turn around near the summit. This is a scenic and historic route that is a jewel in the […]
Legend 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 […]
Nestled in the secluded Taharua Valley in New Zealand’s North Island – just a 40 minute drive from Taupo – Poronui is an authentic back-country station set in the foothills of the beautiful Kaimanawa Mountain Ranges. A “luxury” trail event, Poronui Passage is the best way to treat trail lovers to the best in life; […]
Rage Against Riverhead 8, 12 or 24hr Relay or Solo Solo or relay teams of 2, 4 or 6 people completing as many 5km trail laps as possible (non-stop) in either 8, 12 or 24 hours. One runner at a time on the course which goes through the tent city so you transition right outside […]
The PTR is Waikato's community-based trail event, offering a challenge for all ages and abilities on the mighty Pirongia maunga. The PTR team are in it to share a good time. If you want to take on some of the course records, brilliant! You're equally brilliant if you just want to cruise up and roll […]
Run or walk an off-road Ultramarathon, Marathon, Half Marathon or 10Km, following the course from Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, over the Rail Trail, tracing the Hutt River trail, from the foothills of the Rimutaka Mountains at Kaitoke to the river’s estuary at McEwan Park on the shores of Wellington Harbour. The Ian Priest Memorial […]
The Goat is an exhilarating adventure run from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track, traversing the western slopes of Mount Ruapehu. The 20 kilometre (approx.) course has over 1,000 metres of vertical ascent and covers amazing terrain. Pass by stunning scenery ranging from ancient lava flows and scoria fields, mountain beech forest, tussock grasslands, and […]