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  • May 2025

  • Sat 10

    South Island Ultra

    May 10, 2025
    Greymouth Greymouth, New Zealand

    This run is limited to 600 participants on the day. This Ultra caters for the beginner through to the Elite Ultra Athlete looking to do their fastest time. The Trail […]

    $89 – $420
  • Sat 24

    The Bay Trail Run

    May 24, 2025
    Nelson Nelson, New Zealand

    Join us for the debut of our unique trail running event at Cable Bay, Nelson. With four distances to choose from, including a 10km taster and epic 55km ultra marathon, […]

  • June 2025

  • Sat 7

    Mt Difficulty Ascent

    June 7, 2025
    Cromwell Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand

    This is an ADVENTURE RUN folks, the ‘adventure’ part means you can’t run all of this course. The serious stuff on this course is off track. There may be some […]

    $150 – $210
  • July 2025

  • Sat 5

    Krayzie Midwinter Backyard Ultra

    July 5, 2025 - July 6, 2025
    Christchurch Christchurch, New Zealand

    A Backyard Ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6.706kms in less than one hour.  When each lap is completed, the remaining time […]

  • August 2025

  • Sat 2

    Hydro Half Marathon

    August 2, 2025
    Te Anau Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

    The Meridian Hydro Half Marathon returns to Te Anau, Fiordland on 3 August 2024, along with the Mitre 10 Te Anau 10K. Starting at the location of the original Manapouri Hydro […]

    $70 – $120
  • Sun 24

    Forest Run Fest

    August 24, 2025
    Christchurch Christchurch, New Zealand

    A morning for all levels of walkers and runners, get out there, compete and breath in the fresh forest air with your family and friends! With 4 epic race distances […]

    $25 – $65
  • Wed 27

    Great Naseby Water Race

    August 27, 2025 - August 30, 2025

    This unique ultramarathon event takes place near Naseby - the highest town in New Zealand at 2000ft above sea level. Naseby is 15km north-west by road from Ranfurly and 145km […]

  • September 2025

  • Sat 6

    Scenic Circles Backyard Ultra

    September 6, 2025
    Timaru Timaru, New Zealand

    The Backyard Ultra format is simple:Run 6.7056 kilometers every hour, on the hour until you are the last person standing. All you need to do is be in the corral […]

  • Sun 7

    Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon

    September 7, 2025
    Cromwell Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand

    42.2km from Historic Clyde to the Cromwell Heritage Precinct via the stunning Lake Dunstan Cycling and Walking Trail. The trail is a well groomed, firm packed, cycle trail surface. About […]

    $250
  • Sat 27

    Marina 2 Marina

    September 27, 2025
    Picton Picton, New Zealand

    Marina 2 Marina is a scenic annual running event in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds. This unique competition utilises the picturesque trails between Picton, Waikawa and Anakiwa. With a […]

  • Sat 27

    Brighton’s Backyard Ultra

    September 27, 2025 - September 28, 2025
    Dunedin Dunedin, New Zealand

    A Backyard Ultra in Brighton, Dunedin to fundraise for King's High School. Complete one 6.7km lap within an hour, restart again on the hour….continue…until only one person is left to […]

    Koha
  • October 2025

  • Sat 4

    Rakiura Challenge Trail Run

    October 4, 2025
    Stewart Island Stewart Island, New Zealand

    A 32km trail race around the Rakiura Track - one of the most varied and diverse trails in New Zealand on the southern-most Great Walk. The Rakiura Track show-cases a […]

    $320
  • Sun 12

    Teetotal Traverse

    October 12, 2025
    Nelson Lakes Nelson Lakes, New Zealand

    There are courses suitable for a seasoned trail runner or a beginner wanting to try trail running.  There are three distances to choose from. Each course takes runners and walkers […]

    $30 – $60
  • Sun 19

    Crater Rim Ultra

    October 19, 2025

    With stunning hill, city, and harbour views and a variety of courses to suit all abilities, the Crater Rim Ultra is fast becoming a must-do event on the NZ Trail […]

  • Sat 25

    Kaikōura Mountains to the Sea

    October 25, 2025
    Kaikōura Kaikōura, New Zealand

    Kaikо̄ura Mountains to the Sea is a community-focused event, open to participants of all ages. An event running around Kaikoura's iconic peninsula and up towards Mt Fyffe. Categories from marathon, […]

  • November 2025

  • Sat 1

    Mission Mt Somers

    November 1, 2025

    Start and finish at the Staveley Store. The run is based around the Mt Somers DOC walking track. The nearest town to provide accommodation and facilities is Methven. Somers MarathonHalf […]

    $30 – $150
  • Sat 8

    Lochmara Half Marathon

    November 8, 2025
    Picton Picton, New Zealand

    The excitement in the air, as we all queue to board the two handsome passenger catamarans at the Beachcomber wharf this November the 9th, we will have all the anticipation […]

    $110
  • Sat 8

    Mt Isthmus Traverse

    November 8, 2025
    Wanaka Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand

    The Mt Isthmus Traverse off-road running event will take place on the privately owned Glen Dene Station in Lake Hawea on Saturday 9th November 2024. If you are up for […]

    $29 – $249
  • Sat 8

    Arrowtown Backyard Ultra

    November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025
    Arrowtown Arrowtown, Otago, New Zealand

    Sat 9 Nov 2024 9am until the last person is standing! Butler Green (Event Village) & Arrow River Trail (Course) The event SOLD OUT in 2 days and there’s a […]

  • Sat 15

    The Molesworth Run

    November 15, 2025
    Canterbury Canterbury, New Zealand

    The Molesworth Station is New Zealand’s largest high country station and is located in the upper half of the South Island. Our 84 km ultra running event runs from the […]

    $75
  • December 2025

  • Fri 5

    The Spectacle

    December 5, 2025 - December 7, 2025

    The spectacle has been created by runners, for all runners. From the mile to the 100 mile, the trails to the road, weekenders to olympians. Take on the challenge, then […]

  • Sat 6

    The Kepler Challenge

    December 6, 2025

    New Zealand’s Premier Mountain run

  • Fri 12

    Crush the Cargill

    December 12, 2025 - December 13, 2025

    Bethunes Gully to Mt Cargill summit And up again… And down again… 100 Mile24hr ChallengeDistance160km8.5km (per lap)Vert (m)10830570 (per lap)Gradient6.8%6.8%GRADIENT FACTORHarshHarsh

  • January 2026

  • Sat 10

    Aotearoa Ultra

    January 10

    The 101km Ultra will take in 4,055m of elevation throughout this great run. Starting at Little River Domain runners will head up Western Valley Road and over to Port Levy, […]

  • September 2026

  • Sun 13

    Race Tekapo Trail Festival

    September 13
    Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

    Race Tekapo is an exciting destination race located in the heart of Lake Tekapo, where you can indulge in stunning lake and mountain views, relax and soak in local hot […]

    $110 – $310
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