5K Fun Runs and Walks in New Zealand
The 5km race is great distance for new runners to aspire to, and can be a great test for more experienced longer distance runners.
The following is a list of running events in New Zealand that include a 5K distance.
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McLeans Forest Run - Winter Edition
Sunday, 5 July 2026McLeans Forest, McLeans Island, Christchurch
Run Auckland: Te Atatu Peninsula
Sunday, 5 July 2026Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland
Matariki King and Queen of the Mountain
Friday, 10 July 2026Owairaka Athletics, Memorial Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland
The Possum Night Trail Run
Saturday, 11 July 2026Owen Delany Park, Tauhara, Taupō
Onehunga Half Marathon
Sunday, 12 July 2026Onehunga Bay Reserve, Onehunga, Auckland
Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2026: Race 5
Sunday, 12 July 2026Auckland Domain, Auckland
The Honest 10: July
Sunday, 12 July 2026Freyberg Pool, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Whakatāne Bush Half Marathon
Saturday, 18 July 2026Ōhope, Bay of PlentyRun Auckland: Western Springs
Sunday, 26 July 2026Western Springs Stadium, Auckland
Wensley's Cycles Winter Series: Race 2
Sunday, 26 July 2026Teretonga Park, Oreti Beach, Invercargill
Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: July
Thursday, 30 July 2026Cnr Neptune and Magnet Streets, Dunedin
Intermediate & Secondary Schools BEAST
Friday, 31 July 2026Ōhaeawai, Northland
Taupō Marathon
Saturday, 1 August 2026Tongariro North Domain, Taupō
Tāmaki River Half Marathon
Sunday, 2 August 2026Point England, AucklandSri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2025: Race 6
Sunday, 9 August 2026Auckland Domain, AucklandRun Auckland: Farm Cove
Sunday, 16 August 2026Farm Cove, Pakuranga, Auckland
Te Miro Tussle Trail Run
Sunday, 16 August 2026Te Miro MTB Park, Te Miro, WaikatoThe Honest 10: August
Sunday, 16 August 2026Freyberg Pool, Oriental Bay, WellingtonWensley's Cycles Winter Series: Race 3
Sunday, 16 August 2026Teretonga Park, Oreti Beach, Invercargill
Woodbourne Half Marathon
Sunday, 16 August 2026RNZAF Woodbourne, Blenheim
Forest Run Fest
Sunday, 23 August 2026Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch
Seddon School Tussock Run
Sunday, 23 August 2026Seddon School, Redwood Street, Seddon
Mount Maunganui Half Marathon
Saturday, 29 August 2026Main Beach, Mount MaunganuiLeith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: August
Sunday, 30 August 20269 Kitchener Street, Dunedin
Dovedale Hill Race
Saturday, 5 September 2026Wakefield Petrol Station to Dovedale Hill, Wakefield
Kaikōura Whale Run
Saturday, 5 September 2026Kaikōura Suburban School, Kaikōura
Kinloch Off Road Challenge
Saturday, 5 September 2026Kinloch Domain, Kinloch, Taupō
North Shore Marathon
Sunday, 6 September 2026Milford Reserve, Milford, Auckland
Pawsome Run
Sunday, 6 September 2026Canterbury A & P Park, Christchurch
Tongariro River Trail
Saturday, 12 September 2026Taupahi Reserve, Tūrangi
Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
Sunday, 13 September 2026Portobello Recreation Reserve to Emerson's Brewery, DunedinRun Auckland: Millwater Estuary
Sunday, 13 September 2026Metro Park, Millwater Parkway, Silverdale, AucklandSri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2026: Race 7
Sunday, 13 September 2026Auckland Domain, Auckland
Merrell Race Tekapo
Saturday, 19 September 2026Lake Tekapo/Takapō, Canterbury
Queen Charlotte Relay
Saturday, 19 September 2026Picton to Havelock, Marlborough
Cambridge Half Marathon
Sunday, 20 September 2026Cambridge, Waikato
Hutt Half Marathon
Sunday, 20 September 2026Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone, Lower Hutt
Terry Fox Run: Auckland
Sunday, 20 September 2026Barry Curtis Park, Flat Bush, Auckland
Terry Fox Run: Christchurch
Sunday, 20 September 2026Hagley Park, ChristchurchThe Honest 10: September
Sunday, 20 September 2026Freyberg Pool, Oriental Bay, WellingtonWensley's Cycles Winter Series: Race 4
Sunday, 20 September 2026Teretonga Park, Oreti Beach, Invercargill
Botanic Gardens Trail
Saturday, 26 September 2026Botanic Gardens, Auckland
Whangamatā Half Marathon
Saturday, 26 September 2026Williamson Park, Whangamatā
Devonport Half Marathon
Sunday, 27 September 2026Windsor Reserve, Devonport, Auckland
Sri Chinmoy Spring Half Marathon, 10K & Kids 2.5K
Sunday, 27 September 2026Hagley Park North, Christchurch
Y Marathon Club Summer Series 1/1
Thursday, 1 October 2026Auckland Domain, Auckland
South Island Masters Games 2026
Friday, 2 October 2026 to Sunday, 11 October 2026Timaru, South Canterbury
McLaren Falls Trail
Saturday, 3 October 2026McLaren Falls Park, Tauranga
Wharf to Wharf - Great Barrier Island
Saturday, 3 October 2026Aotea / Great Barrier Island, Auckland
4 Paws Marathon
Sunday, 4 October 2026Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch
Kahawai Point Coastal Classic
Sunday, 4 October 2026Kahawai Point, Glenbrook
Pink Ribbon Walk: Christchurch
Sunday, 4 October 2026North Hagley Park, Christchurch
Stride into Spring Run/Walk
Sunday, 4 October 2026Manawatu Striders Clubrooms, Palmerston North
Tuesday Tune Up 1
Tuesday, 6 October 2026Westshore Beach Inn, NapierY Marathon Club Summer Series 1/2
Thursday, 8 October 2026Auckland Domain, AucklandPink Ribbon Walk: Auckland
Sunday, 11 October 2026Auckland Domain, AucklandTuesday Tune Up 2
Tuesday, 13 October 2026Westshore Beach Inn, NapierY Marathon Club Summer Series 1/3
Thursday, 15 October 2026Auckland Domain, Auckland
The Coastal
Friday, 16 October 2026 to Saturday, 17 October 2026Timaru, South Canterbury
The Shorebird Coast Run
Saturday, 17 October 2026Ray's Rest Reserve, Kaiaua
Gizzy Laser Half Marathon
Sunday, 18 October 2026Matawhero, Gisborne
Hawkes Bay Women's Triathlon
Sunday, 18 October 2026Mitre 10 Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
Hibiscus Half Marathon
Sunday, 18 October 2026Metro Park, Millwater, Hibiscus CoastThe Honest 10: October
Sunday, 18 October 2026Freyberg Pool, Oriental Bay, WellingtonTuesday Tune Up 3
Tuesday, 20 October 2026Westshore Beach Inn, NapierY Marathon Club Summer Series 1/4
Thursday, 22 October 2026Auckland Domain, Auckland
Kaikōura Mountains To Sea
Saturday, 24 October 2026South Bay Racecourse, Kaikōura
Timaru Ten
Saturday, 24 October 2026Levels Raceway, Timaru
Twizel Hard Labour Weekend
Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 25 October 2026Twizel, CanterburyTuesday Tune Up 4
Tuesday, 27 October 2026Westshore Beach Inn, Napier
Pink Walk & Run
Thursday, 29 October 2026Innes Common, Hamilton Lake, HamiltonY Marathon Club Summer Series 1/5
Thursday, 29 October 2026Auckland Domain, Auckland
Clyde Classic
Saturday, 31 October 2026Clyde, Central Otago
Mission Mt Somers
Saturday, 31 October 2026Staveley, Canterbury
Runaway Auckland Marathon
Sunday, 1 November 2026Devonport to Victoria Park, Auckland
The Nelson Half Festival of Running
Sunday, 1 November 2026Saxton Field, NelsonTuesday Tune Up 5
Tuesday, 3 November 2026Westshore Beach Inn, Napier
Corporate Challenge 5K: Christchurch
Wednesday, 4 November 2026North Hagley Park, ChristchurchY Marathon Club Summer Series 1/6
Thursday, 5 November 2026Auckland Domain, Auckland
IRONMĀORI Tamariki & Rangatahi
Friday, 6 November 2026Spriggs Park/Perfume Point, Ahuriri, Napier
Legend of the Peaks
Friday, 6 November 2026 to Saturday, 7 November 2026Whakarewarewa, Rotorua
Feilding Festival of Running
Saturday, 7 November 2026Timona Park, Feilding
Hamilton Gardens Trail
Saturday, 7 November 2026Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton
City to Surf
Sunday, 8 November 2026Sulphur Point / Main Beach, Tauranga
Coastal Classic MTB & Run
Sunday, 8 November 2026Livingstonia Park, Taieri Mouth, Otago
Kāpiti Half Marathon
Sunday, 8 November 2026Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti CoastTuesday Tune Up 6
Tuesday, 10 November 2026Westshore Beach Inn, NapierCorporate Challenge 5K: Wellington
Wednesday, 11 November 2026Waitangi Park, Te Aro, Wellington
Oamaru Fun Run & Duathlon Series: Race 1
Wednesday, 11 November 2026Friendly Bay, OamaruY Marathon Club Summer Series 1/7
Thursday, 12 November 2026Auckland Domain, Auckland
Coastal Five
Saturday, 14 November 2026 to Sunday, 15 November 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki
Rocky Point Run
Saturday, 14 November 2026Carters Beach, Westport
Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon
Sunday, 15 November 2026Riverhead Forest, AucklandThe Honest 10: November
Sunday, 15 November 2026Freyberg Pool, Oriental Bay, WellingtonTuesday Tune Up 7
Tuesday, 17 November 2026Westshore Beach Inn, NapierCorporate Challenge 5K: Auckland
Wednesday, 18 November 2026Main Grandstand, The Domain, AucklandOamaru Fun Run & Duathlon Series: Race 2
Wednesday, 18 November 2026Friendly Bay, OamaruY Marathon Club Summer Series 1/8
Thursday, 19 November 2026Auckland Domain, Auckland
Kerikeri Half Marathon
Saturday, 21 November 2026Okaihau to Kerikeri, Northland
Colour Zone Run
Sunday, 22 November 2026Ardrossan Street, Avondale, Christchurch
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