Aotearoa Trail Running Hub
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 Construction Village at Kepler Farm and with Mt Titiroa behind you and the World Heritage Fiordland National Park to your left, the stunning scenery will […]
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 […]
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 to choose from, experience Bottle Lake Forest in all of it's glory! The Forest Run Fest 2023 was epic and it's back again for 2024! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 variety of walking or running courses to choose from, this event is suitable for all levels of fitness. The four courses take you through native […]
A self-supported 24hr run around the Blue Lake in Rotorua. How many laps can you do?!
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 unique environment that spans from one coast of Stewart Island to the other through dense forest to epic coast! Rakiura, the Māori name for Stewart […]
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 […]
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 through this little-known conservation area and provides the opportunity to inhale pristine alpine air. Competitive – of course! But open to all. Don’t let this […]
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 Running Calendar. Come along and challenge yourself right here on our stunning back doorstep and be part of the 2024 Crater Rim Ultra trail event. […]
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, half marathon, 10km and 5km. We also have a team event in the 42km - 4 person relay (each running 10ish km). This is Kaikoura […]
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 Marathon10kDistance42km21km10kmVert (m)1400700100Gradient3.3%3.3%1%GRADIENT FACTORBumpyBumpyRunnable
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 […]
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 of the previous 9 half marathons. The 1 hour cruise to the start line at Anakiwa has a unique energy. As we motor out of […]
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 a challenge and enjoy running on a variety of terrain including mountain trails, single track, ridge-lines and 4wd farm tracks whilst enjoying spectacular mountain and […]
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; […]
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 take in the spectacle. 100 Mile100km50km21kmDistance160km100km50km21kmVert (m)8877535123081181Gradient5.5%5.4%4.6%5.6%GRADIENT FACTORHarshHarshToughHarsh
New Zealand’s Premier Mountain run
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 […]
Looking for your next Ultra or want to tackle your next adventure? With 3 epic race distances to choose from, make 2024 your year of the Ultra. From Castle Hill basin through the stunning Craigieburn Valley, run in the shadow of Mt Cheeseman and up it a little, this is the one and only Valley […]
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 […]
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 pools, play up the snowy mountains and be blown away by the serenity of the international dark sky zone. With 7 race distances to choose […]