Tussock Traverse
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
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Waitārere Forest Run
Explore Waitārere Forest with flat easy running and walking as you wind your way through the impressive pines and finish in the famous Event village. Pick a distance to suit you and challenge yourself with our 21km half marathon, 10km, 5km or 2km fun run. The forest provides the perfect mix of running terrain while […]
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Porirua Grand Traverse
Porirua Porirua, Wellington, New ZealandThis 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 […]
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Waitomo Trail Run
Waikato Waikato, New ZealandThe Hits Waitomo Trail Run Experience Waitomo like you never have before! Walkers, runners and children of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join this underground, overground adventure through caves, native bush, canyons and farmland. Choose from 5, 11, 23 or 35km and experience breathtaking scenery as you run through the landscape Sir Peter Jackson […]
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Kaukau Skyline Traverse
Run With NZ's BestRight in Your Backyard New Zealand Mountain Running Championships / Kaukau Skyline Traverse
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Skedaddle
Taking place at the majestic Island Hills Station, Skedaddle is one of the most well loved trail events on the calendar! With nature at the heart of the event, all proceeds go towards conservation efforts for the Mandamus Reserve Charitable Trust which includes the largest QEII Open Space Covenant in Canterbury. We would love to […]
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Faultline Ultra
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
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XTRAIL West Wind
We are absolutely stoked to be able to bring you a unique piece of running in New Zealand, maybe even the world. The great folks at Meridian have allowed us access to over 25km of trails up amongst one of the most advanced wind farms in the world. High quality trails with more variety than […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Tāwharanui
Set on the eastern end of the Tāwharanui Peninsula, this park boasts some of our region's most beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest and regenerating wetlands. The park is a very successful wildlife sanctuary, so the bird life is incredible too! There is plenty of elevation to keep you honest, […]
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The Taniwha
An extraordinary journey along the Waikato River Trails
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The Bay Trail Run
Nelson Nelson, New ZealandJoin 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, the event offers something for everyone. Traversing a mix of the Cableway Walkway and private land, you’ll take on challenging hill climbs, wander over rugged […]
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XTRAIL Woolshed
Sunday - 24th May 2026 A classic Barefoot XTRAIL course with a great old Woolshed by the Venue HQ. The courses take you through pine and native forest, plus a fair amount of open well formed tracks. It’s a solid run, with a bit of climbing, but worthwhile for the views. This venue is everything […]
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Canterbury Winter Trail Series: Willesden Farms
Event #1 in the series. Just 30 minutes from Christchurch, Willesden Farms at Kaituna Valley delivers a spectacular Banks Peninsula trail experience shaped by ancient volcanic landscapes, rolling ridgelines, and hidden pockets of native bush. Starting low in the valley, the course climbs steadily through trees and open hill country before bursting onto exposed ridges […]
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Kaiteriteri Gold
Milnes Beatson Half Marathon 21.1km The course offers a mix of running terrains including technical single track, easier single track and sections of forestry road. After 4km there is a 3km section that rises 200m which is the steepest part of the course. The second half of the course is easier but there are still […]
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XTRAIL Starlight Wainui
Imagine picking your way through bush-clad trails with hundreds of other bobbing head torches, all under a starlit sky. No personal bests in this event, just a brand new experience for most and new way to explore Wellington’s great trails. We’ll keep the tracks nice and sure underfoot, and make sure you arrive home safe […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Hunua Ranges
As the largest area of native forest in Auckland, the Hunua Ranges boast an outstanding selection of glorious single track, stunning bush, fast gravel trails and even a stream crossing or two to keep it interesting! Tucked in the breathtaking heart of this forest you’ll forget you are anywhere near the big city While the […]
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Canterbury Winter Trail Series: Mt Cass
Event #2 in the series. Located just five minutes north of Amberley, Mount Cass Station sits where the Waipara wine region meets the rugged Pacific coastline. This dramatic landscape is defined by impressive limestone outcrops, big hills, and bush-filled gullies, creating a challenging and visually striking course. Expect sustained climbs, technical descents, and constantly changing […]
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Mt Vernon Grand Traverse
Mt Vernon Grand Traverse, an 18km hill run up Mt Vernon following the boundaries of the Wither Hills Farm park. With 950 metres of climbing and ascent to 422 metres this is a challenging run!
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XTRAIL Red Rocks
So you thought you knew our Coastlines? Get up close and personal with Cook Straight. From the spectacular ridge top views to the rugged Coastal Track this is a day you will not forget. A taxing climb at the start of the run sets you up for easy running (not you, Long Course runners, you […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Shakespear
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 […]
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Cougar Trail Run
Arguably Tokoroa’s best kept secret, Cougar Mountain Bike Park is a spot that will wow even the most seasoned trail runners & walkers out there. 50min from Taupo, tucked away just behind the Tokoroa township, Cougar boasts 30km+ of purpose-built trails to keep you smiling all the way from start to finish. This is the […]
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McLeans Forest Trail
Christchurch Christchurch, New ZealandThat’s right, we are coming to Christchurch! McLeans Islands is one of Christchurch’s hidden treasures! This course weaves in and out of beautiful old grown pine forest and along river […]
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XTRAIL Boulder Hill
Boulder Hill offers up a classic slice of Wellington trail running - rugged, scenic, and deeply rewarding. Set in the Belmont Regional Park, the courses take you through a mix of lush native bush, open ridgelines, and rolling farmland with epic views across the Wellington harbour, Hutt Valley, and out to the coast. The short […]
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The Possum Night Trail Run
With three course options - 5km, 11km, and 21km - The Possum truly is a race at your own pace, welcoming walkers, runners, first-timers, families, and seasoned trail legends alike. Whether you’re strolling under the stars, jogging with mates, or chasing a big night-time PB, there’s a Possum distance made just for you.This year will […]
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Canterbury Winter Trail Series: Mt Torlesse
Event #3 in the series. Located just five minutes northeast of Springfield, at the base of the incredible Mount Torlesse, this venue delivers a classic Canterbury high-country trail experience. Runners traverse rugged rocky tracks, open tussock slopes, and sheltered pockets of mānuka and beech forest — with the added thrill of creek crossings that will […]
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Mackenzie Half Marathon
The Fairlie Lions Mackenzie Half Marathon is a one-of-a-kind trail event set in the stunning Fairlie Basin, New Zealand. With spectacular mountain views, river trails, gravel roads, and hill climbs, the course offers something for every runner and walker. Celebrating its Scottish roots, the event features tartan, tam o’ shanters, and even a dram […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Totara Park
Another of Auckland's hidden gems, Totara Park is packed with variety in every course distance and delivers heaps of smile-inducing running and walking. You'll breathe in plenty of fresh air as you run or walk through the trails and encounter some fast, hard single trails twisting their way throughout the green rolling hills. Just a […]
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Northland 100
Set in the rugged and breathtaking landscapes of Glenbervie Forest, managed by Rayonier Matariki Forests. The Northland 100 is an ultra-running experience like no other. This course takes runners deep into forestry land, offering a unique challenge through rolling hills, dense native bush, and wide-open logging roads. With a race village atmosphere at the forestry […]
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Hydro Half Marathon
Te Anau Te Anau, Southland, New ZealandSpectacular backdrops, stunning scenery and a vibe that can’t be beaten – it has to be the Meridian Hydro Half Marathon. The annual event was created in 2019 by the Fiordland Trails Trust to raise funds to expand the trail network and help maintain the existing Lake2Lake trail. The community-focused event also features a 10km […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Riverhead Forest
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 metaled road sections. We recommend wearing shoes with sufficient tread or […]
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Canterbury Winter Trail Series: Inverary Station
Event #4 in the series, the final event for 2026. Located just 15 minutes west of Mount Somers Village, at the base of the Moorhouse and Peter Ranges, Inverary Station delivers a true Canterbury high-country adventure. The course winds through rugged rocky trails, open tussock and matagouri country, with multiple creek crossings on the longer […]
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Forest Run Fest
Christchurch Christchurch, New ZealandA 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! […]
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Kaitaia Trail Run
Kaitaia Kaitaia, Northland, New ZealandJoin 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 […]
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Auckland Trail Run Series: Waitawa
Tucked away on the south east coast of Auckland this hidden gem makes for some truly stunning running conditions! Made up of three small peninsulas Waitawa boasts outstanding views across the Firth of Thames on every peak and some wicked sections of native bush packed with neat trails just screaming out to be used.
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Tip Track Marathon
FeaturedTip 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 […]
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Kinloch Off Road Challenge
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 […]
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Tongariro River Trail
Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park, Ohakune, New ZealandHidden 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 […]
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Race Tekapo Trail Festival
Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo, New ZealandRace 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 […]
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Te Āpiti Traverse
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 […]
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Cape Kidnappers Trail Run
Cape Kidnappers Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay, New ZealandCape 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, […]
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The Awa Adventure Run
Whanganui Whanganui, New ZealandYou 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 […]
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Botanic Gardens Trail
Auckland Auckland, New ZealandTucked 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 […]
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Marina 2 Marina
Picton Picton, New ZealandMarina 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 […]
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Rakiura Challenge Trail Run
Stewart Island Stewart Island, New ZealandA 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 […]
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McLaren Falls Trail
Tauranga Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandJust 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 […]
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4 Paws Marathon
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 […]
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Orokonui Challenge
Test yourself over our tough 18.7km course as you run over volcanoes, along beautiful coast, and through the protected Orokonui nature reserve. All participants can feel a sense of achievement not only for completing the challenge but supporting biodiversity, with all proceeds going towards Orokonui’s own challenge in wildlife advocacy and conservation. The course starts near […]
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Trek the Forest
Blue Lake Blue Lake, Rotorua, New ZealandLocated 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 […]
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Crater Rim Ultra
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. […]
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Teetotal Traverse
Nelson Lakes Nelson Lakes, New ZealandThere 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 […]