The Taniwha
An extraordinary journey along the Waikato River Trails
50 events found.
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Bay of Islands Trail Festival
Paihia Paihia, Northland, New ZealandThe Hotprintz Bay of Islands Run/Walk Festival is the third event in the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series that is hosted by Sport Northland Events and is situated in the picturesque Bay of Islands. This iconic event offers a choice of four distances - 6km (Walk only) 8.7km (Run/Walk) 22km (Run Walk) and the new Trek […]
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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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Mt Difficulty Ascent
Cromwell Cromwell, Otago, New ZealandThis is an ADVENTURE RUN folks, the ‘adventure’ part means you can’t run all of this course. The serious stuff on this course is off track. There may be some sheep tracks but you'll be following bright orange/red wide trail marking tape - there will be plenty so no reason to get lost. Most of […]
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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 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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Krayzie Midwinter Backyard Ultra
Christchurch Christchurch, New ZealandA 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 […]
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WUU2K
FeaturedGet 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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Hydro Half Marathon
Te Anau Te Anau, Southland, New ZealandThe 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 Construction Village at Kepler Farm and with Mt Titiroa behind you and the World Heritage Fiordland National Park to your left, the stunning scenery will […]
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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 the crew together and sign up for the coolest thing you’ll do this winter. Choose from our short, mid or long courses to not only […]
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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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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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Great Naseby Water Race
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 north-west (via Middlemarch) from Dunedin. The race is held on the last weekend of August each year. Originally the Water Race was built for gold […]
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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! For the most part, this course is on a clay surface except for the metalled road sections. We recommend wearing shoes with sufficient tread or […]
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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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Scenic Circles Backyard Ultra
Timaru Timaru, New ZealandThe 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 at the start of every hour for the bell and be back in time for the next bell. “Just one more” as easy as that.
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Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon
Cromwell Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand42.2km from Historic Clyde to the Cromwell Heritage Precinct via the stunning Lake Dunstan Cycling and Walking Trail. The trail is a well groomed, firm packed, cycle trail surface. About 800m of combined elevation over the 42.2km course. It may not be a personal best marathon time but it could easily be a personal best […]
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The Shorebird Coast Run
Waikato Waikato, New ZealandSet on the trails of Miranda with the stunning backdrop of the Firth of Thames, this event will bring our community together in support of the vital conservation efforts of the Pūkorokoro Shorebird Centre. With 5k and 12k options along the picturesque, spacious, natural vistas of the Hauraki Rail Trail there is something for everyone. Get back […]
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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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Blue Lake 24hr Challenge
A self-supported 24hr run around the Blue Lake in Rotorua. How many laps can you do?!
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Brighton’s Backyard Ultra
Dunedin Dunedin, New ZealandA 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 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 must […]
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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 […]
$320 -
Taupo 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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Kaikōura Mountains to the Sea
Kaikōura Kaikōura, New ZealandKaikо̄ura 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, half marathon, 10km and 5km. We also have a team event in the 42km - 4 person relay (each running 10ish km). This is Kaikoura […]
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River-Run Backyard Ultra
Hawkes Bay Hawkes Bay, New ZealandAll 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 Tukituki Trail at https://www.tukitukitrail.com/.
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Mission Mt Somers
Start and finish at the Staveley Store. The run is based around the Mt Somers DOC walking track. The nearest town to provide accommodation and facilities is Methven. Somers MarathonHalf […]
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Remutaka Rail Trail Run
Remutaka Kaitoke Loop Rd, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New ZealandThis 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 […]
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Legend of the Peaks
Rotorua Rotorua, New ZealandLegend 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 […]
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Lochmara Half Marathon
Picton Picton, New ZealandThe 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 […]
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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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Arrowtown Backyard Ultra
Arrowtown Arrowtown, Otago, New ZealandSat 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 […]
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The Molesworth Run
Canterbury Canterbury, New ZealandThe 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 […]
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The Poronui Passage
Poronui Poronui, Waikato, New ZealandNestled 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 […]
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Rage Against Riverhead
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 -
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The Spectacle
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 […]
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The Kepler Challenge
New Zealand’s Premier Mountain run
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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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Ian Priest Memorial Hutt River Trail Event
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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The Goat Adventure Run
The Goat is an exhilarating adventure run from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track, traversing the western slopes of Mount Ruapehu. The 20 kilometre (approx.) course has over 1,000 metres […]
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MASH Backyard Ultra
Wellington Wellington, New ZealandThe M*A*S*H Backyard Ultra takes up refuge at Queen Elizabeth Park on the Kapiti Coast over Wellington Anniversary weekend. Encampment will materialise in the paddock next to the Ramaroa Centre, […]
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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 […]
$20 – $40