Running Calendar New Zealand - Recent Updates
Running Calendar New Zealand features the most comprehensive list of running events and walking events in New Zealand including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra Marathons.
Information and events are added and updated frequently, so be sure to check back regularly and follow us Facebook or join our weekly email newsletter to be notified of updates. The most recent updates are listed below.
Click the "Events Calendar" tab in the top/side navigation to view upcoming running and walking events.
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Weekly Newsletter 7 October 2026
Published weekly newsletter
Welling10K
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 11 October 2026
Waterfront Half Marathon
Updated location for event on 11 April 2027 to Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter
The Henderson Shuffle
Added link to registration for event on 26 September 2027
Triathlon Hawkes Bay Summer Series: Race 3
Changed date to 17 January 2027 as per update on event website
Southern Cross Round the Bays - Auckland
Registrations are now open for event on 7 March 2027
Southern Cross Round the Bays - Christchurch
Registrations are now open for event on 21 February 2027
Southern Cross Round the Bays - Wellington
Registrations are now open for event on 14 February 2027
Tararua Mountain Race (TMR)
Added link to registration for event on 13 March 2027
Waterfront Half Marathon
Added link to registration for event on 11 April 2027
The Imperium Run
Added next event date with link to registration: 14 November 2026
McLeans Forest Run - Winter Edition
Added next event date with link to registration: 4 July 2027
Cape Egmont Half Marathon
Added next event date: 11 July 2027
Spring Challenge Adventure Race
Registrations are now open for event on 24 to 26 September 2027
Blue Lake Multisport Festival
Registrations are now open for event on 30 to 31 January 2027
New Zealand Masters Games 2027
Registrations are now open for event on 5 to 14 February 2027
Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: October
Added next event date: 25 October 2026
Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon
Registrations are now open for event on 4 July 2027
Waitārere Forest Run
Added next event date: 21 March 2027
The Henderson Shuffle
Added next event date: 26 September 2027
The Awa Backyard Ultra
Registrations are now open for event on 25 September 2027
Ōrewa Beach Fun Run
Registrations are now open for event on 5 December 2026
Northland 100
Changed date to 16 to 17 July 2027; Entry is now open. Added 200 mile distance (entry by application)
Mackenzie Half Marathon
Registrations are now open for event on 17 July 2027
The Star City2Surf Fun Run
Registrations are now open for event on 21 March 2027
Weekly Newsletter 30 September 2026
Published weekly newsletter
Rise and Shine Summer Mountain Run Series: Treble Cone
Added next event date: 16 January 2027
Rise and Shine Summer Mountain Run Series: Cardrona
Added next event date: 9 January 2027
Spring Challenge Adventure Race
Added next event date: 24 to 26 September 2027; Location: Dunedin
Merrell Race Tekapo
Registrations are now open for event on 18 September 2027
Devonport Jets Run
Added 2026/27 Series dates - First race 04.11.26
Ultra Wanaka
Registrations are now open for event on 24 April 2027
The Awa Backyard Ultra
Added next event date: 25 September 2027
Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis Fun Run
Changed date to 17 October 2026 as per update on event website
Balclutha Half Marathon
Changed date to 7 March 2027 as per update on event website
Christmas Twilight Rogaine
Added next event date: 16 December 2026
Canterbury Rogaine Series
Added dates for the 2027 Summer Rogaine Series
Nexans Fun Run/Walk Series in Taranaki
Added 2026/27 Series dates
Flight of the Kōkako Trail Run
Added next event date with link to registration: 3 April 2027
Weekly Newsletter 23 September 2026
Published weekly newsletter
The Mudder
Added next event date: 18 September 2027
Pillar to Pou
Added next event date: 12 June 2027
Manawatu Striders Marathon & Half Marathon
Added next event date: 9 May 2027
Hutt Half Marathon
Added next event date: 19 September 2027 (Date TBC)
Barefoot XTRAIL Spring Series: Mad Makara
Added rescheduled event date with link to registration: 15 November 2026
Struggler's Gully Adventure Race
Event planned for 31 October 2026 has been postponed
Te Āpiti Traverse
Added next event date with link to registration: 18 September 2027
Dog Creek Timber Trail Ultra
Added next event date: 9 April 2027
Merrell Race Tekapo
Added next event date: 18 September 2027
Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series
Added 2026/27 Series dates with link to series registration