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
Sun to Surf Run & Walk
Added next event date with link to registration: 31 January 2026
Tararua Mountain Race (TMR)
Added link to registration for event on 14 March 2026
Weekly Newsletter 1 October 2025
Published weekly newsletter
RATs Winter Duathlon Series
Updated 2026 Series dates
Karāpiro Marathon
Added next event date with link to registration: 18 April 2026
Balclutha Half Marathon
Added next event date with link to registration: 11 October 2025
Whangamatā Half Marathon
Added next event date: 26 September 2026
Weekly Newsletter 24 September 2025
Published weekly newsletter
Coastal Challenge
Registrations are now open for event on 14 February 2026
Kaukau Skyline Traverse
Added link to registration for event on 18 October 2025
Weekly Newsletter 17 September 2025
Published weekly newsletter
Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2025: Race 8
Event has been postponed from 5 October to 23 November 2025
Monday Underground’s Sunday Brunch 10K
Added next event date: 12 October 2025
Te Āpiti Traverse
Created listing, event date: 14 March 2026
Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Registrations are now open for 2025/26 Series events
New Zealand Masters Games 2026
Registrations are now open for event on 31 January to 8 February 2026
Weekly Newsletter 10 September 2025
Published weekly newsletter
Wicked Christmas Rogaine
Added link to registration for event on 14 December 2025
Run Auckland - Fun Run and Walk Series
Added 2026 Series dates
Mitre 10 Te Anau 10km
Added next event date: 8 August 2026
Meridian Hydro Half Marathon
Added next event date: 8 August 2026
The Wild West Backyard Ultra
Created listing, event date: 4 April 2026
Feel The Burn Trail Run
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 24 January 2026
XRACE New Zealand
Added 2026 XRACE Series dates
HOT Pink Walk
Added next event date with link to registration: 15 October 2025
Northland 100
Added next event date: 25 to 26 July 2026
Seatoun Coastal Challenge
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 19 October 2025
Hanmer Half Marathon
Registrations are now open for event on 2 May 2026
Middle-earth Halfling Marathon™
Registrations are now open for event on 28 March 2026
Harcourts Cooper & Co Run the Point
Registrations are now open for event on 23 November 2025
Weekly Newsletter 3 September 2025
Published weekly newsletter
Crush the Cargill
Added 200 mile distance to event - starting on 11 December 2025
Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis Fun Run
Added next event date with link to registration: 22 October 2025
Nexans Fun Run/Walk Series in Taranaki
Added 2025/26 Series dates
Southern Cross Round the Bays - Auckland
Added link to registration for event on 8 March 2026
Southern Cross Round the Bays - Christchurch
Added link to registration for event on 22 February 2026
Southern Cross Round the Bays - Wellington
Added link to registration for event on 15 February 2026
Flemington Mud Run
Registrations are now open for event on 23 November 2025
Forest Run Fest
Added link to registration for event on 23 August 2026
Oamaru Fun Run, Triathlon and Duathlon Series
Added 2026 dates: 4, 11 & 18 February
Oamaru Fun Run and Duathlon Series
Added 2025 dates with link to registration: 12, 19 & 26 November
Auckland Trail Run & Walk: Riverhead Forest
Event was postponed from 31 August to 7 September 2025
Blue Lake Multisport Festival
Registrations are now open for event on 24 to 25 January 2026
North Shore Marathon
Added next event date with link to Early Bird registration: 6 September 2026
King and Queen of the Withers
Added next event date: 10 January 2026
Buller Gorge Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay
Registrations are now open for event on 14 February 2026
RiverSea Ultra
Created listing, event date: 14 November 2026
Barefoot Triathlon Series: Round 1
Updated location for Round 1 on 30 November 2025 to Scorching Bay
Taupō Trail Festival
Added next event date: 13 to 15 March 2026
Forest Run Fest
Added next event date: 23 August 2026