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  • April 2024

  • Sat 6

    Hamilton Gardens Trail

    April 6, 2024
    Hamilton Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $45 – $65
  • Sat 27

    McLaren Falls Trail

    April 27, 2024
    Tauranga Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $45 – $65
  • October 2024

  • Sat 12

    Abel Tasman Coastal Classic

    October 12, 2024
    Nelson Nelson, New Zealand

    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 […]

  • Sat 12

    Vineyard Riverside Trail

    October 12, 2024
    Hawkes Bay Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $45 – $65
  • Sun 20

    Trail Trilogy

    October 20, 2024
    Waihi Waihi, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $44 – $165
  • November 2024

  • Sat 30

    Mighty Totara Backyard Ultra

    November 30, 2024 - December 1, 2024
    Totara Park Totara Park, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $160
  • December 2024

  • Sat 7

    Hanmer Alpine Marathon

    December 7, 2024
    Hanmer Springs Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $55 – $130
  • February 2025

  • Sat 15

    Pigs Backyard Ultra

    February 15, 2025
    Dunedin Dunedin, New Zealand

    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 […]

  • March 2025

  • Sat 15

    The Wild Kiwi

    March 15, 2025
    Whangarei Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand

    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 […]

  • Sat 29

    The Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra

    March 29, 2025 - March 30, 2025
    Riverhead Forest Riverhead Forest, Auckland, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $140
  • July 2025

  • Sat 5

    Krayzie Midwinter Backyard Ultra

    July 5, 2025 - July 6, 2025
    Christchurch Christchurch, New Zealand

    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 […]

  • August 2025

  • Sat 2

    Hydro Half Marathon

    August 2, 2025
    Te Anau Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $70 – $120
  • Sat 9

    Run the Forest

    August 9, 2025
    Rotorua Rotorua, New Zealand

    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 […]

  • Sat 9

    Kaitaia Trail Run

    August 9, 2025
    Kaitaia Kaitaia, Northland, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $35 – $75
  • Sun 24

    Forest Run Fest

    August 24, 2025
    Christchurch Christchurch, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $25 – $65
  • Wed 27

    Great Naseby Water Race

    August 27, 2025 - August 30, 2025

    This unique ultramarathon event takes place near Naseby - the highest town in New Zealand at 2000ft above sea level. Naseby is 15km north-west by road from Ranfurly and 145km […]

  • September 2025

  • Sat 6

    Kinloch Off Road Challenge

    September 6, 2025

    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 […]

  • Sat 6

    Scenic Circles Backyard Ultra

    September 6, 2025
    Timaru Timaru, New Zealand

    The Backyard Ultra format is simple:Run 6.7056 kilometers every hour, on the hour until you are the last person standing. All you need to do is be in the corral […]

  • Sat 27

    Botanic Gardens Trail

    September 27, 2025
    Auckland Auckland, New Zealand

    Tucked 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 […]

    $45 – $65
  • Sat 27

    Blue Lake 24hr Challenge

    September 27, 2025 - September 28, 2025

    A self-supported 24hr run around the Blue Lake in Rotorua. How many laps can you do?!

  • Sat 27

    Brighton’s Backyard Ultra

    September 27, 2025 - September 28, 2025
    Dunedin Dunedin, New Zealand

    A Backyard Ultra in Brighton, Dunedin to fundraise for King's High School. Complete one 6.7km lap within an hour, restart again on the hour….continue…until only one person is left to […]

    Koha
  • October 2025

  • Sat 4

    Rakiura Challenge Trail Run

    October 4, 2025
    Stewart Island Stewart Island, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $320
  • Sat 18

    Trek the Forest

    October 18, 2025
    Blue Lake Blue Lake, Rotorua, New Zealand

    Located 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, […]

    $45 – $65
  • Sat 25

    Kaikōura Mountains to the Sea

    October 25, 2025
    Kaikōura Kaikōura, New Zealand

    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, […]

  • Sat 25

    River-Run Backyard Ultra

    October 25, 2025 - October 26, 2025
    Hawkes Bay Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

    All profits from the event will be donated to the Waipukurau Rotary River Pathways Trust. You can find out more about the Waipukurau Rotary River Pathways Trust, and the beautiful […]

  • November 2025

  • Sat 1

    Remutaka Rail Trail Run

    November 1, 2025
    Remutaka Kaitoke Loop Rd, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $30 – $65
  • Sat 8

    Arrowtown Backyard Ultra

    November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025
    Arrowtown Arrowtown, Otago, New Zealand

    Sat 9 Nov 2024 9am until the last person is standing! Butler Green (Event Village) & Arrow River Trail (Course) The event SOLD OUT in 2 days and there’s a […]

  • Sat 15

    The Molesworth Run

    November 15, 2025
    Canterbury Canterbury, New Zealand

    The Molesworth Station is New Zealand’s largest high country station and is located in the upper half of the South Island. Our 84 km ultra running event runs from the […]

    $75
  • Sat 22

    The Poronui Passage

    November 22, 2025
    Poronui Poronui, Waikato, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $335 – $405
  • Sat 22

    Rage Against Riverhead

    November 22, 2025 - November 23, 2025

    Rage Against Riverhead 8, 12 or 24hr Relay or Solo Solo or relay teams of 2, 4 or 6 people completing as many 5km trail laps as possible (non-stop) in […]

    $70 – $100
  • January 2026

  • Sat 10

    Ian Priest Memorial Hutt River Trail Event

    January 10

    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 […]

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