Canceled Mukamuka Munter
Wellington's Best Micro Adventure
Wellington's Best Micro Adventure
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Finally, a chance to run with your best friend! The 4 Paws Marathon is a fun and relaxed walk/run event within Bottle Lake Forest and along the beaches of Christchurch. The event is a dream inspired by a passionate Sport & Exercise Doctor and hence is a celebration of ‘exercise as medicine’. It is a […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
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. […]
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
Get your ultra on! Ultra Five-0 is a trail running event along the Hunua Traverse Trail in Auckland's Hunua Ranges. The course is 100% runnable and made up of a combination of gravel roads, single track trails and chip-seal roads. Whether you're gunning for the 50km, the 25km, or the 50km team relay, it's a […]
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 […]
Get ready to challenge yourself at the Run Mt Hutt, where runners will take on one of New Zealand's most scenic and challenging courses. Whether you're tackling the 25km Full […]
Welcome to the Pāuanui Trail Epic — where the tide meets the trails. Set in the picturesque beach town of Pāuanui on the Coromandel Peninsula, this is a trail running […]