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.
Recently added and updated pages - click to view
Rockys Backyard Ultra
Registrations are now open for event on 28 November 2026
Raetihi Gutbuster
Added next event date: 10 April 2027
Jackson Holmes Salmon Run
Added next event date: 10 October 2026
Outlet Backyard Ultra Wānaka
Created listing, event date: 27 February 2027
XTERRA Rotorua Festival
Added next event date: 10 April 2027
Corporate Challenge 5K
Added 2026 Series dates
Rangitikei Adventure Race
Added next event date: 10 April 2027
Weekly Newsletter 20 May 2026
Published weekly newsletter
Wicked Rogaine Winter Night Series
Added link to registration for 2026 Series events
XTERRA Wellington Festival
Added next event date: 27 February 2027
Flemington Mud Run
Added next event date: 22 November 2026
Ridge Runner Coromandel
Updated course information and added link to registration for event on 7 November 2026
ASICS Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon
Added next event date: 15 May 2027
Solar Power NZ Skedaddle Trail Run
Added next event date: 24 April 2027
South Island Ultra Marathon
Added next event date: 8 May 2027
Kaitaia Trail Run/Walk
Registrations are now open for event on 29 August 2026
Challenge Wānaka 100
Registrations are now open for event on 20 February 2027
Best Dam Backyard Ultra
Added next event date: 8 May 2027
8th Continent Marathon & Half Marathon
Changed date to 17 January 2027 (Date TBC) as per update from organiser
Remutaka Rail Trail Run & Walk
Added next event date with link to registration: 7 November 2026
Intermediate & Secondary Schools BEAST
Added next event date: 31 July 2026
The Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon
Added Half Marathon and 10K distances to event on 30 August 2026
Barefoot XTRAIL Series: The Woolshed Run
Updated distances for event on 24 May 2026
Ridge Runner Coromandel
Updated course information for event on: 7 November 2026
Ledlenser Puketapu Night Run
Registrations are now open for event on 31 July 2026
Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge: Palmerston North
Event planned for 24 May 2026 has been cancelled
Weekly Newsletter 13 May 2026
Published weekly newsletter
JD Duathlon Series
Registrations are now open for 2026 Series
Queen Charlotte Relay
Changed date to 19 September 2026 as per update on event website
Kāpiti Half Marathon
Added link to registration for event on 8 November 2026
Tauranga Half Triathlon
Registrations are now open for event on 23 January 2027
Mount Festival Half Marathon
Registrations are now open for event on 23 January 2027
Devonport Half Marathon
Added link to registration for event on 27 September 2026
Hibiscus Half Marathon
Updated event name to Hibiscus Half Marathon; Added link to registration
Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon
Added next event date: 8 May 2027
Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club Winter Series
Registrations are now open for 2026 Series
Muriwai Half Marathon
Added link to registration for event on 11 October 2026
Ian Priest Memorial Hutt River Trail
Added next event date: 9 January 2027
Egmont Village Mid Winter Fun Run & Walk
Added next event date with link to registration: 21 June 2026
Clyde Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Registrations are now open for event on 31 October 2026
The Poronui Passage
Registrations are now open for event on 21 November 2026
Wander Women Adventure Race: Whangarei
Added next event date: 7 November 2026; Location: Whangārei
Ledlenser Puketapu Night Run
Added next event date: 31 July 2026
Jumbo Holdsworth and Hooper Loop Trail Races
Added next event date: 30 January 2027
Motueka to Māpua Relay
The next event date is now TBC
Moturoa Backyard Ultra
Created listing, event date: 12 September 2026
We Run the Night
Added next event date with link to registration: 1 May 2027
Rocky Point Run
Added next event date with link to registration: 14 November 2026
The Mount Vernon Grand Traverse
Registrations are now open for event on 14 June 2026
Weekly Newsletter 6 May 2026
Published weekly newsletter