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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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
Kia Ora! Join us for an incredible adventure race at the First Light Marathon in Tairāwhiti Gisborne, Aotearoa New Zealand! As you conquer the short, steep hills, you'll be rewarded with spectacular vistas over the Pacific Ocean, and witness the world's first sunrise slowly rising to greet us. Immerse yourself in the beauty of its […]
Every year, for just one day, the pristine trails of Motatapu beckon thousands of enthusiasts to partake in one of New Zealand’s most beloved off-road sporting events. Join us on Saturday 1 March 2025 Ultra RunTrail MarathonMiners TrailDistance52km42km15kmVert (m)30001050837Gradient5.8%2.5%5.6%GRADIENT FACTORHarshRunnableHarsh