T42
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
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Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park, Ohakune, New Zealand
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ATRS – Shakespear Regional Park
Auckland Auckland, New ZealandAt 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 […]
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Run the Forest
Rotorua Rotorua, New ZealandRun 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 […]
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ATRS – Riverhead Forest
Riverhead Forest Riverhead Forest, Auckland, New ZealandThere 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! […]
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Mt Isthmus Traverse
Wanaka Wanaka, Otago, New ZealandThe 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 […]
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Pirongia Trail Run
Pirongia Pirongia, New ZealandThe 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 […]
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Crush the Cargill
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
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Aotearoa Ultra
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, […]
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Northburn 100
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
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Hunua Hillbilly
Hunua Ranges Auckland, New ZealandChallenge yourself to Auckland’s toughest Ultramarathon, Trail Marathon or 22km Run/Walk!Come and join us for a beautifully brutal trail journey through the Hunua Ranges’ stunning native bush and experience an […]
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Peak Trail Blazer
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 […]
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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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Paparoa Ultra
Paparoa National Park Greymouth, New ZealandPaparoa Ultra is a new community-driven endurance event celebrating the unique beauty and challenge of the Paparoa Track. Limited to 120 competitors, it offers a rare chance to run an […]
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Triple Peaks
Hawkes Bay Hawkes Bay, New ZealandThree Peaks, One Epic Challenge Triple Peaks is Hawke’s Bay’s iconic endurance event, challenging runners, walkers and mountain bikers to take on the region’s three legendary peaks – Mt Kahuranaki, […]
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Only Fools and Horses
What kind of fool? The horse is celebrated for its speed as one of the world’s fastest land animals. A galloping racehorse can top 70km per hour. Only Fools and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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South Island Ultra
Greymouth Greymouth, New ZealandThis 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 is a Grade 2 Mountain Bike Ride and does give some good uphill climbs, with the finish a good downhill to the seafront finish in […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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WUU2K
FeaturedWellington Wellington, New ZealandGet 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, with hills that will challenge even the most seasoned runners. With a variety of distances to choose from, our event is perfect for all skill […]
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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 […]
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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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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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Canceled Mukamuka Munter
Wellington's Best Micro Adventure
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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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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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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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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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Taupō Ultramarathon
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 […]