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  • February 2025

  • Sat 1

    Tussock Traverse

    February 1, 2025
    Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park, Ohakune, New Zealand

    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

  • Sat 15

    Shotover Moonlight Marathon

    February 15, 2025
    Queenstown Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

    The Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Trail Runs will be held on the 14 and 15 February 2025 - you will be able to experience the challenging and diverse terrain […]

  • Sat 15

    Tarawera Ultra-Trail

    February 15, 2025
    Rotorua Rotorua, New Zealand

    Whether you choose the T21, T50, T102 or the TMiler, you will enjoy a point-to-point course, on mostly non-technical, runnable terrain. Our courses and generous cut-off times are deliberately designed […]

  • Sat 22

    Old Ghost Ultra

    February 22, 2025
    Westport Westport, West Coast, New Zealand

    The Old Ghost Ultra is a creation of the not-for-profit Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust (MLBT) - the community group that built The Old Ghost Road. The Old Ghost Ultra has been created for […]

    $360
  • Sun 23

    Southern Lakes Ultra

    February 23, 2025 - February 28, 2025
    Queenstown Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

    7 DAY, 6 STAGE, MULTI DAY ULTRA, THROUGH THE STUNNING SOUTHERN LAKES IN CENTRAL OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND. This incredibly scenic Multi Day Ultra Marathon covers approx 250km, through some of […]

  • March 2025

  • Sat 1

    Motatapu

    March 1, 2025
    Queenstown Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

    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 […]

  • Sat 8

    Blazing Hills

    March 8, 2025
    Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park, Ohakune, New Zealand

    Blazing Hills is a new trail run/walk event hosted on private property in the heart of the Waimarino. Take the opportunity to experience trails on the vast hill country, which […]

  • 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 22

    Northburn 100

    March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025
    Cromwell Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand

    Where suffering is the prize and everyone's a winner! Northburn 100100km Ultra50km SkyrunThe MarathonDistance160km100km50km42kmVert (m)10,000630026002200Gradient6.3%6.3%5.2%5.2%GRADIENT FACTORHarshHarshHarshHarsh

  • Sun 30

    3 Peaks Mountain Race

    March 30, 2025
    Dunedin Dunedin, New Zealand

    Named after the three peaks of Flagstaff (668m), Swampy (739m) and Mt Cargill (676m), the 3 Peaks takes runners and walkers up some of Dunedin’s most beautiful trails through lush […]

    $70 – $175
  • April 2025

  • Sun 6

    Porirua Grand Traverse

    April 6, 2025
    Porirua Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand

    This 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 […]

    $20 – $55
  • Sat 12

    Tararua Mountain Race

    April 12, 2025

    Tararua Mountain race 20 per cent chance of sun, 10 per cent chance of no wind, 100 per cent chance of blood, sweat and tears.Race the historic tramping route The […]

  • Sat 26

    Faultline Ultra

    April 26, 2025 - April 27, 2025
    Wellington Wellington, New Zealand

    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

  • May 2025

  • Sat 3

    T42

    May 3, 2025
    Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park, Ohakune, New Zealand

    One of New Zealand’s most iconic events, the award-winning Cheal T42 takes you into the crisp alpine air and pristine environs of the Tongariro National Park. Perfect for a weekend […]

    $56 – $174
  • Sat 10

    South Island Ultra

    May 10, 2025
    Greymouth Greymouth, New Zealand

    This run is limited to 600 participants on the day. This Ultra caters for the beginner through to the Elite Ultra Athlete looking to do their fastest time. The Trail […]

    $89 – $420
  • Sat 24

    The Taniwha

    May 24, 2025

    An extraordinary journey along the Waikato River Trails

  • Sat 24

    The Bay Trail Run

    May 24, 2025
    Nelson Nelson, New Zealand

    Join 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, […]

  • June 2025

  • Sun 8

    ATRS – Shakespear Regional Park

    June 8, 2025
    Auckland Auckland, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $69 – $88
  • July 2025

  • Sat 12

    WUU2K

    Featured July 12, 2025

    Get ready to get your heart pumping and your muscles burning with The WUU2K trail run. Our event takes you through some of the most picturesque trails surrounding the city, […]

  • August 2025

  • 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 […]

  • Sun 31

    ATRS – Riverhead Forest

    August 31, 2025
    Riverhead Forest Riverhead Forest, Auckland, New Zealand

    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! […]

    $69 – $88
  • September 2025

  • Sat 6

    Tip Track Marathon

    Featured September 6, 2025

    Tip 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, […]

    $25 – $40
  • Sat 27

    Cape Kidnappers Trail Run

    September 27, 2025
    Cape Kidnappers Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $56 – $135
  • Sat 27

    The Awa Adventure Run

    September 27, 2025
    Whanganui Whanganui, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $55 – $90
  • Sat 27

    Marina 2 Marina

    September 27, 2025
    Picton Picton, New Zealand

    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 […]

  • October 2025

  • Sat 11

    Taupo Ultramarathon

    October 11, 2025

    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, […]

  • Sun 12

    Teetotal Traverse

    October 12, 2025
    Nelson Lakes Nelson Lakes, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $30 – $60
  • Sun 19

    Crater Rim Ultra

    October 19, 2025

    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 […]

  • November 2025

  • Sat 8

    Legend of the Peaks

    November 8, 2025
    Rotorua Rotorua, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $50 – $200
  • Sat 8

    Lochmara Half Marathon

    November 8, 2025
    Picton Picton, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $110
  • Sat 8

    Mt Isthmus Traverse

    November 8, 2025
    Wanaka Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand

    The Mt Isthmus Traverse off-road running event will take place on the privately owned Glen Dene Station in Lake Hawea on Saturday 9th November 2024. If you are up for […]

    $29 – $249
  • Sat 22

    WAI2K

    Featured November 22, 2025

    Find adventure on the unbeaten path with the mighty WAI2K

    $75 – $375
  • December 2025

  • Fri 5

    The Spectacle

    December 5, 2025 - December 7, 2025

    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 […]

  • Sat 6

    Pirongia Trail Run

    December 6, 2025
    Pirongia Pirongia, New Zealand

    The PTR is Waikato's community-based trail event, offering a challenge for all ages and abilities on the mighty Pirongia maunga. The PTR team are in it to share a good […]

    $45 – $120
  • Fri 12

    Crush the Cargill

    December 12, 2025 - December 13, 2025

    Bethunes Gully to Mt Cargill summit And up again… And down again… 100 Mile24hr ChallengeDistance160km8.5km (per lap)Vert (m)10830570 (per lap)Gradient6.8%6.8%GRADIENT FACTORHarshHarsh

  • January 2026

  • Sat 10

    Aotearoa Ultra

    January 10

    The 101km Ultra will take in 4,055m of elevation throughout this great run. Starting at Little River Domain runners will head up Western Valley Road and over to Port Levy, […]

  • March 2026

  • Sun 22

    Peak Trail Blazer

    March 22

    The PTB is a great event which involves people from all aspects of the community and gives back in a meaningful way.It’s great to have an event which is enjoyable […]

    $20 – $40
  • September 2026

  • Sun 13

    Race Tekapo Trail Festival

    September 13
    Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

    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 […]

    $110 – $310
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