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
Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
Added next event date: 13 September 2026
Trail LoopHER Riverhead
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 28 February 2026
WAI2K
Added next event date: 21 November 2026
Ultimate Athlete OCR Mount Maunganui
Added next event date: 11 April 2026
Auckland Trail Run & Walk Series
Added 2026 Series dates & Locations
North Island Cross Country Championships
Added next event date: 4 July 2026
Taupō Harriers Summer 5K Series
Added 2026 Series dates
Mavora Explorer
Added link to registration for event on 24 January 2026
Firth Tower Run Matamata
Added next event date: 27 February 2026
Manawatu Striders Marathon & Half Marathon
Updated date to 10 May 2026 as per update from event organiser
Round the Vines
Added next event date with link to early bird registration: 31 October 2026
Porirua Grand Traverse
Updated Race Weekend HQ for event on 12 April 2026 to Kai Tahi, Porirua
Weekly Newsletter 19 November 2025
Published weekly newsletter
Taranaki 3 Hour Adventure Race
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 14 December 2025
NZ Ultra Marathon Festival
Added 3, 6 & 12 Hour options to event on 30 March to 5 April 2026
Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: December
Added next event date: 21 December 2025
Cole Murray Cape Kidnappers Trail Run
Added next event date: 26 September 2026
Wakefield Roaster
Added next event date: 17 January 2026
Sharland Cycles 5K Fun Run/Walk Series
Added 2025 & 2026 Series dates
Triple Peaks
Added next event date with link to registration: 28 March 2026
New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon
Added next event date: 14 November 2026
Arrowtown Backyard Ultra
Added next event date: 7 November 2026
Mauao King and Queen of the Mountain
Added next event date: 19 April 2026
Colour Cambridge Fun Run
Added next event date: 18 October 2026
Carousel Backyard Ultra
Registrations are now open for event on 11 April 2026
Welcome Rock Ultra
Created listing, event date: 15 to 18 January 2026
Weekly Newsletter 12 November 2025
Published weekly newsletter
Cromwell Half Marathon & 10K
Added next event date: 17 October 2026
Breast Cancer Research Trust Pink Walk & Run
Added next event date: 29 October 2026
Muddy Good Run: Christchurch
Added link to registration for event on 22 March 2026
Geraldine Adventure Race
Added next event date: 29 March 2026
Best Dam Backyard Ultra
Added link to registration for event on 9 May 2026
The Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon
Registrations are now open for event on 30 August 2026
Wings for Life World Run: Auckland
Added next event date: 10 May 2026
Twizel Hard Labour Weekend
Added next event date with link to registration: 24 to 25 October 2026
Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series
The November and December People’s Tri events are not proceeding. New dates in 2026 are to be confirmed.
Big Trig Rogaine
Added link to registration for event on 7 December 2025
Legend of the Peaks
Added next event date with link to registration: 6 to 7 November 2026; New 50K Ultra added
Huntly Half Marathon
Added link to registration for event on 17 May 2026
Big Bang Adventure Race
Added next event date: 7 November 2026
Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series
Registration for the 2026 Series events is now open
Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2025: Race 8
Updated distances for event on 23 November 2025
The Gorge Adventure Race
Added link to registration for event on 14 March 2026
Kaituna Ridges Ramble
Added next event date with link to registration: 28 March 2026
Mission Mt Somers
Added next event date: 31 October 2026
Merrell Race Tekapo
Registrations are now open for event on 19 September 2026
Bombay Farm Run & Walk
Added next event date: 21 March 2026
The Taniwha
Registrations are now open for event on 23 May 2026
Southland Summer Challenge
Changed date to 17 January 2026 as per update on event website
Weekly Newsletter 5 November 2025
Published weekly newsletter