Aotearoa Trail Running Hub
Hidden 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 […]
That’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 banks treating you to stunning natural scenery and pristine farmland. Keep an eye out through the pines for a glimpse of the meandering Waimakariri River.
Located in the Centre of Hamilton and nestled on the side of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton Gardens offers picturesque views and wonderfully manicured gardens. Both the start and finish line are sat within the gardens with the course meandering throughout the gardens out towards the Waikato River. You will then cruise along the banks […]
Just 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 […]
If there’s one event to put on the list for the run of a lifetime, it’s the Abel Tasman Coastal Classic. Come stride into paradise – 33km Trail Run from Awaroa to Marahau along the renowned Abel Tasman National Park. Coastal ClassicDistance31kmVert (m)300Gradient1%GRADIENT FACTORRunnable
Love wine? Love a good Saturday walk or run and wine?? Then do we have a deal for you! Nested in the heart of winemaking in the Hawkes Bay, our course begins at BlackBarn Vineyard, before working its way out and along the Tukituki river. A mixture of native bush, and stunning vineyards is what […]
The OceanaGold Trail Trilogy event includes all the popular running distances and utilises most of the wonderful Hauraki Rail Trail. We cater to runners and walkers, individuals and teams, so If you're looking for a great experience with a group of friends, family, or workmates, get a crew together, or grab a solo entry for […]
The mighty Totara tree, a goliath of the New Zealand rainforest ... ... will watch over huge athletic performances in beautiful Totara Park as runners take on a scenic 6.7km loop ... over and over again. Who will conquer the half, full and ultra marathon distances? Which Relay Teams will prevail through 6 hour, 12 hour and […]
The Alpine Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km is back for 2024! Supported by Hanmer Holiday Homes the Alpine Marathon starts and finishes at the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp and runs through the picturesque Hanmer Forest on trails that are not normally accessible to the public. This is a truly unique race which provides expansive views of the […]
Pigs Backyard Ultra are run in the wonderful natural beauty of Silverstream reserve, Dunedin. The loop includes a trail beside a water race, a bit of mud, a few stream crossings, loads of native NZ bush and occasionally some wild pigs. Funds raised will go towards Otago Youth Wellness Trust supporting young people with multiple needs to […]
The Northpower Wild Kiwi will take you into one of the most scenic landscapes in New Zealand – the Whangarei Heads. The Whangarei Heads is iconic New Zealand – you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere in the world quite like it. The views go for days and the trails will knock your running socks off! […]
The Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra Who will be New Zealands’ Last Person Standing? Complete one 6.7km lap within an hour, restart again on the hour….continue…until only one person is left to complete a lap. A Backyard Ultra is a type of ultramarathon where participants run laps of a set course of 6.706 metres (4.167 miles) and they […]
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 within the hour is used to recover and replenish for the next hours race. The race finishes when one person completes one more lap than […]