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
Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon
Event planned for 28 March 2026 has been cancelled
The River Run
Added 2026 Series dates
Ben Lomond Vertical Kilometre
Ben Lomond Vertical Kilometre planned for 20 February 2026 has been cancelled
Wairua Warrior
Added next event date: 18 April 2026
Frankton McDonald's Colour Run/Walk
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 15 February 2026
Legend of the Peaks
The Whaka Ultra 50K is also the Athletics NZ National 50K Champs
Kaiapoi Fun Run & Walk
Added link to registration for event on 8 March 2026
Try Off Road Taupō
Registrations are now open for event on 12 December 2026
Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Registrations are now open for Family Tough Guy & Gal Challenges 2026
Tough Guy and Gal Challenge in New Zealand
Registrations are now open for Tough Guy & Gal and Tough Gal Team Challenges 2026
WUU2K Wellington Urban Ultra Marathon
Registrations are now open for event on 18 July 2026
Maxis Projects 6+6 Adventure Race
Registrations are now open for event on 25 to 26 April 2026
Rakiura Challenge Trail Run
Registrations are now open for event on 3 October 2026
Rustic Run and Walk
Registrations are now open for event on 13 June 2026
Cape Egmont Half Marathon
Registrations are now open for event on 12 July 2026
Krayzie Chicks Frontyard Ultra
Added next event date: 16 January 2027
South Island Secondary School Triathlon & Duathlon Champs
Added next event date with link to registration: 1 March 2026
Oamaru Triathlon & Duathlon
Added next event date with link to registration: 1 March 2026
Hutt River Trail
Updated distances and start location for event on 18 April 2026 to Awakairangi Park
Mount Difficulty Ascent
Registrations are now open for event on 13 June 2026
Highland Events Autumn Rogaine
Added location for event on 18 April 2026: Black Hill; Registration is open
Kaukau Skyline Traverse / NZ Mountain Running Champs
Added next event date with link to registration: 18 April 2026; This event hosts the New Zealand & Wellington Mountain Running Championships
Weekly Newsletter 28 January 2026
Published weekly newsletter
Highbrook Fun Run & Walk
Added next event date with link to registration: 18 March 2026
The Coastal
Added next event date: 16 to 17 October 2026
Hātea Grand Prix Series Race 1
Added Race #1 event date: 11 February 2026
Crater Rim Ultra
Added next event date: 18 October 2026
North Harbour Stadium: Ring Road Running Race Series
Created 2026 Series
Big Bang Dirt Duathlon: Race 3
Changed date to 22 August 2026 as per update on event website
Bombay Farm Run & Walk
Registrations are now open for event on 21 March 2026
Mauao King and Queen of the Mountain
Event planned for 19 April 2026 has been postponed til further notice
Martinborough Skyline Challenge
Registrations are now open for event on 11 April 2026
Wine Run
Added next event date: 16 January 2027
Tuesday Tune Up
Added 2026 Series dates: Feb - Mar
Sandy Point Backyard Ultra
Added next event date: 9 January 2027
Nelson Marathon
Added next event date: 11 July 2026
Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon
Added next event date: 15 November 2026
Weekly Newsletter 21 January 2026
Published weekly newsletter
Maunga Mayhem OCR
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 15 March 2026
Hibburt Park Revel & Run Team Relay
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 20 to 21 June 2026
Rakiura Challenge Trail Run
Added next event date: 3 October 2026
The Honest Lawyer 5K Series
Added 2026 Series dates from 2 February to 23 March
Try Off Road Taupō
Added next event date: 12 December 2026
Wairarapa Half Marathon
Added next event date: 18 October 2026
Fine Signs Crazyman Multisport & Duathlon
Added next event date: 13 December 2026
Porirua Grand Traverse
Updated distances for event on 12 April 2026
Waitomo Triathlon Festival
Added next event date: 13 December 2026 (Provisional)
Shore to Shore
Added link to registration for event on 29 March 2026
The OxMan
Added next event date: 29 November 2026
Kererū Hill Country Walk/Run
Added next event date with link to registration: 28 March 2026