Skip to content
The Pain Cave
  • Home
  • Race Data
    • Search Race Results
  • Events
    • Race Details
    • Tip Track Marathon Results
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Analysis and Studies
  • Register
  • Login
  • Home
  • Race Data
    • Search Race Results
  • Events
    • Race Details
    • Tip Track Marathon Results
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Analysis and Studies
  • Register
  • Login
37 events found.

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
Today
  • April 2024

  • Sat 6

    The Dual

    April 6, 2024
    Motutapu Island Motutapu Island, Auckland, New Zealand

    An award-winning day of trail adventures, The DUAL is your only opportunity to participate in an event (or to ride your own bike) on the protected island of Motutapu. Produced in partnership with the Motutapu Restoration Trust, participation in this event contributes directly to the preservation and reforestation of Motutapu. We’ve raised over $300k to […]

  • 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 Kiwi Walk & Run Series
    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 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 […]

    $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

  • Sun 24

    Toi’s Challenge

    November 24, 2024
    Whakatane Whakatane, New Zealand

    Julians Berry Farm Toi's Challenge is a multi-terrain 18km loop on the beautiful coastal Ngā Tapuwae o Toi (in the footsteps of Toi) track. The trail twists up and down steep coastal hills and along beautiful Otarawairere and Ohope Beaches, through stunning bush and up and down hundreds of steps.Until the last dash to the […]

    $20 – $70
  • 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 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 […]

    $55 – $130
  • Sat 14

    The Wild

    December 14, 2024
    Arrowtown Arrowtown, Otago, New Zealand

    The WILD is more than just another weekend event. It is a multi-day celebration of trail and mountain running centred around New Zealand’s trail mecca, Arrowtown. The WILD is organised by the Wild For Nature Trust, established by Kiwi trail runners passionate about protecting the environment we all love to run in.  V5000V3000V1600Beast of BrowDistance85km64km30km11kmVert […]

  • January 2025

  • Thu 16

    The Revenant

    January 16, 2025 - January 19, 2025
    Southland Southland, New Zealand

    The Revenant is held on Welcome Rock located above Garston in Southland New Zealand. The course you navigate covers a huge variety of terrain from alpine tussock land to Fiordland-like Beech […]

  • Sat 25

    Jumbo Holdsworth Trail Race

    January 25, 2025
    Holdsworth Campsite Holdsworth Campsite, Carterton, New Zealand

    An unrelenting course, taking you across the tops of the Tararua ranges, that will fill you with pride upon completion. Enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional NZ mountain race, steeped in history. Jumbo HoldsworthHooper LoopDistance24km12kmVert (m)1500500Gradient6.3%4.2%GRADIENT FACTORHarshTough

  • February 2025

  • Sat 1

    Otairi Station

    February 1, 2025
    Hunterville Hunterville, New Zealand

    The Station’s 10,000 acres of land ranges from flat rolling to very steep hill country, peaking at around 700m elevation. It follows the Managapapa River down to its confluence with the Turakina River, providing fertile and productive river flats which are bounded by steep hills offering up majestic views of Mount Ruapehu. 30km Loop20km LoopHill Climb LoopDistance30km20km5kmVert […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 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 is varied, scenic and has hills that just keep on coming! Expect hills! All our courses are designed to challenge the quads, except for the […]

  • 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 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! […]

  • 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 native bush where they are rewarded with incredible panoramic views. The 56km 3 Peaks Plus 1 adds one of the high points of the Silverpeaks, […]

    $70 – $175
  • April 2025

  • 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 Southern Crossing, with the support of LandSAR Southern CrossingKime ClimbField DashDistance36km24km13kmVert (m)23001300770Gradient6.4%5.4%5.9%GRADIENT FACTORHarshHarshHarsh

  • 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 away with family or friends, the 2024 event offers several run and walk options for every age and ability + we are so stoked to […]

    $56 – $174
  • Sat 24

    Bay of Islands Trail Festival

    May 24, 2025 Sport Northland Events
    Paihia Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

    The 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 […]

  • June 2025

  • Sun 8

    ATRS – Shakespear Regional Park

    June 8, 2025 Auckland Trail Series
    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 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 […]

    $69 – $88
  • 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 Auckland Trail Series
    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! 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 […]

    $69 – $88
  • September 2025

  • Sun 14

    The Shorebird Coast Run

    September 14, 2025
    Waikato Waikato, New Zealand

    Set 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 […]

    $15 – $19
  • 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?!

  • 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 in 40) all the way to the turn around near the summit. This is a scenic and historic route that is a jewel in the […]

    $30 – $65
  • 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 a challenge and enjoy running on a variety of terrain including mountain trails, single track, ridge-lines and 4wd farm tracks whilst enjoying spectacular mountain and […]

    $29 – $249
  • December 2025

  • 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 time. If you want to take on some of the course records, brilliant! You're equally brilliant if you just want to cruise up and roll […]

    $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, then on to Pigeon Bay, where they will run up to the Summit Road via Middle Road and then back to Pigeon Bay, to Port […]

  • 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 the foothills of the Rimutaka Mountains at Kaitoke to the river’s estuary at McEwan Park on the shores of Wellington Harbour. The Ian Priest Memorial […]

  • Sat 17

    The Goat Adventure Run

    January 17

    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 of vertical ascent and covers amazing terrain. Pass by stunning scenery ranging from ancient lava flows and scoria fields, mountain beech forest, tussock grasslands, and […]

  • March 2026

  • Fri 20

    Northburn 100

    March 20 - March 22

    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

  • Sat 21

    Hunua Hillbilly

    March 21
    Hunua Ranges Auckland, New Zealand

    Challenge 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 […]

  • 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 and relevant for the kids right through to the vet runners – everyone can get something out of it. And I shouldn’t forget to mention […]

    $20 – $40
  • Today
  • Next Events
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file
The Pain Cave

Aotearoa Trail Running Results

info@paincave.co.nz