Aotearoa Trail Running Hub
Hidden away on the edge of Tongariro National park, sits the alpine fed Tongariro River. Our course follows the Tongariro River trail through stunning native forest, and over crystal clear water, keeping an eye out for anglers and trout in New Zealand’s best (and internationally renowned) freshwater fishing spots. WIth native birch forests and piteristic […]
That’s right, we are coming to Christchurch! McLeans Islands is one of Christchurch’s hidden treasures! This course weaves in and out of beautiful old grown pine forest and along river banks treating you to stunning natural scenery and pristine farmland. Keep an eye out through the pines for a glimpse of the meandering Waimakariri River.
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 […]
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 line are sat within the gardens with the course meandering throughout the gardens out towards the Waikato River. You will then cruise along the banks […]
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 equestrian center the course climbs up the surrounding park to give spectacular views out over lake McLaren and out towards the Kaimai ranges. To assist […]
Wellington's Best Micro Adventure
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 to Marahau along the renowned Abel Tasman National Park. Coastal ClassicDistance31kmVert (m)300Gradient1%GRADIENT FACTORRunnable
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 […]
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 If you're looking for a great experience with a group of friends, family, or workmates, get a crew together, or grab a solo entry for […]
Day 1Day 2 / Aorangi UndulatorDay 3Distance50km33km23kmVert (m)2800500Gradient8.5%4.2%GRADIENT FACTORBrutalTough
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 […]
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 loop ... over and over again. Who will conquer the half, full and ultra marathon distances? Which Relay Teams will prevail through 6 hour, 12 hour and […]
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 […]
STUNNING TRAIL RUNNING AND WALKING FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IN THE HISTORIC KARANGAHAKE GORGE With flat and fast riverside trails, glorious climbs up Mt Karangahake and pristine native bush, few locations can compete with the Karangahake Gorge for drama, intrigue, and natural beauty. Join us for one of our favourite running and walking events. […]
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 […]
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 forest. You'll be hot, you'll be cold, you will get wet and have little time to sleep. It could even snow. Can you finish? Maybe […]
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
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 […]
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
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 of Ben Lomond Station near Queenstown. Starting beside the famous Shotover River you'll run along sheep tracks, historic gold mining water races and high country […]
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 with the aim of seeing runners of all abilities reach the finish line. Every course is also designed to capture the stunning and diverse landscapes […]
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 crossings, loads of native NZ bush and occasionally some wild pigs. Funds raised will go towards Otago Youth Wellness Trust supporting young people with multiple needs to […]
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 two principle purposes: 1) To help introduce people to one of the most stunning and unheralded parts of New Zealand; and 2) As a humble […]
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 New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes. Starting on the shores of the stunning Southern Lakes, overlooking the crystal clear waters and surrounded by Mountains, you will […]
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 1 March 2025 Ultra RunTrail MarathonMiners TrailDistance52km42km15kmVert (m)30001050837Gradient5.8%2.5%5.6%GRADIENT FACTORHarshRunnableHarsh
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 […]
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! […]
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
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 tracks, private farm lands and hidden coastal beaches with views over Porirua, Mana Island and Cook Strait. It starts from HQ and runs through Porirua […]
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
The Arc'teryx Routeburn Classic is an adventure run over the world renowned Routeburn Track traversing through two New Zealand national parks. This exclusive event, limited to 400 athletes, takes place annually in April. Spanning 32 kilometres and reaching an impressive elevation of 1127 metres, it highlights the breathtaking beauty within a designated World Heritage Area […]