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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Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Registrations are now open for 2026/27 Series events
The Bay Trail Run
Added next event date: 22 May 2027
Waipu Caves Farm Park Mudmania
Added next event date with link to registration: 27 September 2026
Waipu Caves Farm Park Colour & Costume Run Walk
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 20 September 2026
Splash and Dash in Wellington
Added 2026/2027 Series dates
Shore to Shore
Added next event date: 4 April 2027
Weekly Newsletter 19 August 2026
Published weekly newsletter
NZ Orienteering National Championships 2027
Added next event date: 26 to 29 March 2027; Location: Counties Manukau & Waikato
Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: September
Added next event date: 24 September 2026
Mitre 10 Te Anau 10km
Added next event date: 14 August 2027
Meridian Hydro Half Marathon
Added next event date: 14 August 2027
Ridge Runner Coromandel
Event has been rescheduled to 5 December 2026
Barefoot XTRAIL Series
Added 2026 Spring Series Dates: Registrations are open
Find Your Way Home
Added next event date: 17 July 2027
Winter Duathlon Series Race 5
Added link to registration for event on 13 September 2026
South Island Half Marathon
Added next event date: 1 August 2027
Linger and Die Trail Run
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 19 September 2026
Rugged Raukawa
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 31 October 2026
Ledlenser Puketapu Night Run
Added next event date: 30 July 2027
Buller Gorge Marathon
Added next event date: 13 February 2027
The Arataki Trail Run
Added link to registration for event on 8 November 2026
Weekly Newsletter 12 August 2026
Published weekly newsletter
Challenge Kuriwao
Added next event date: 3 April 2027
Oamaru Fun Run, Triathlon and Duathlon Series
Added 2027 dates: 3 10 & 17 February
South Island Secondary School Triathlon & Duathlon Champs
Added next event date: 7 March 2027
Oamaru Triathlon & Duathlon
Added next event date: 7 March 2027
Run The Forest
Added next event date: 31 July 2027
Halcombe Relays
Added link to registration for event on 22 August 2026
Terry Fox Run: Christchurch
Added link to registration for event on 20 September 2026
Terry Fox Run: Auckland
Added link to registration for event on 20 September 2026
Stanley Bay Mud Run
Added link to registration for event on 13 September 2026
Hanmer Springs Backyard Ultra
Added next event date: 7 August 2027
Blazing Hills Trail Run & OCR
Added link to registration for event on 6 March 2027
Ring of Fire Alpine Ultra
Event planned for 20 to 21 March 2027 is no longer proceeding; The next event date in 2028 is TBC
Tussock Traverse
Event planned for 20 March 2027 is no longer proceeding; The next event date in 2028 is TBC
Frankton McDonald's Colour Run/Walk
Added next event date with link to registration: 28 February 2027
RiverSea Ultra
Changed date to 13 November 2027 as per update on event website
Veterinary Centre Whitehorse Big Easy
Added next event date: 4 April 2027
TriWanaka Swim Run Series
Added 2026/27 Series dates & link to Series Registration
The Otipua Challenge
Added next event date: 29 to 31 January 2027
Taupō Marathon
Added next event date: 7 August 2027
Weekly Newsletter 5 August 2026
Published weekly newsletter
NZ Road Relay Championships
Added next event date with link to registration: 3 October 2026
NZ Road Mile Championships
Added next event date with link to registration: 12 September 2026
NZ 10km Road Championships
Added next event date with link to registration: 29 August 2026
Northland 100
Added next event date: 17 July 2027
Children & Teen Shemozzle
Registrations are now open for event on 31 October 2026
Shepherds Shemozzle
Registrations are now open for event on 31 October 2026
Selwyn Stampede Running & Walking Festival
Registrations are now open for event on 21 February 2027
Rotorua Off Road Half Marathon
Registrations are now open for event on 7 March 2027