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
Pāuanui Trail Epic
Registrations are now open for event on 20 March 2027
4 Paws Marathon
Registrations are now open for event on 4 October 2026
Marokopa Munter Adventure Race
Registrations are now open for event on 21 to 22 November 2026
Wainuiomata Hill Run
Registrations are now open for event on 12 September 2026
Whiskey Creek Challenge
Registrations are now open for event on 17 to 18 October 2026
TWALK 2026
Registrations are now open for event on 2 to 3 May 2026
Peak to Pub
Changed date to 26 September 2026 as per update on event website
Challenge Wānaka Multi & Duathlon
Registrations are now open for event on 17 October 2026
GODZone Adventure Race: Chapter 13
Added next event date: 25 February to 5 March 2027; Location: Aoraki Mt Cook
Weekly Newsletter 1 April 2026
Published weekly newsletter
Sea2Sky Challenge
Added next event date: 14 March 2027 (Date Provisional)
Canterbury Classic Triathlon & Duathlon
Added next event date: 31 January 2027 (Date TBC)
12/24 Hour Adventure Race
Added location for event on 27 to 29 November 2026: Moa Creek, Otago
Rodney Coast Challenge
Added next event date: 15 November 2026
Northburn 100
Added next event date with link to registration: 20 to 21 March 2027
Motatapu
Registrations are now open for event on 6 March 2027
Mukamuka Munter
Added next event date: 15 August 2026
Marokopa Munter Adventure Race
Added next event date: 21 to 22 November 2026
IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand
Registrations are now open for event on 6 March 2027
IRONMAN New Zealand
Registrations are now open for event on 6 March 2027
Run Mt Hutt
Added next event date: 13 March 2027
Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon
Added next event date: 28 February 2027
Whakatāne Bush Half Marathon
Added next event date with link to registration: 18 July 2026
Rotorua Walking Festival
Added next event date: 13 to 14 March 2027
Parihaka Trail Run/Walk
Event planned for 29 March 2026 has been cancelled
Pirongia Trail Run
There is no 2026 event. The next event date in 2027 is to be confirmed.
Ridge Runner Coromandel
Added next event date: 7 November 2026
Colour Zone Run
Added link to registration for event on 22 November 2026
Aotearoa Ultra Marathon
Added link to registration for event on 9 January 2027
Laps at the Lakes
Registrations are now open for event on 5 September 2026
South Island Masters Games 2026
Added next event date: 2 to 11 October 2026; Location is Timaru
Tuesday Tune Up
Added 2026 Series dates: Oct - Nov
Weekly Newsletter 25 March 2026
Published weekly newsletter
Kāpiti Women's Triathlon
Added next event date with link to registration: 28 February 2027
Big Bang Dirt Duathlon Series
Added link to 2026 Series registration
Big Bang Adventure Race
Added link to registration for event on 7 November 2026; Location is South Wairarapa
Wellington Rape Crisis 5km Fundraiser
Created listing with link to registration, event date: 31 May 2026
Rotorua Suffer
Added next event date with link to registration: 19 December 2026
Northland Lakes Triathlon
Added stand alone Trail Run options for event on: 18 April 2026
Pāuanui King of the Mountain
Added next event date: 2 January 2027
Trail Trilogy
Added next event date: 11 October 2026
McDonald Real Estate Everett Park Adventure Run
Added next event date with link to registration: 12 April 2026
Big Bang Dirt Duathlon: Race 2
Changed Race 2 date to 26 July 2026 as per update on event website
Laps at the Lakes
Added next event date: 5 September 2026
Boulder Bay Classic Trail Run
Registrations are now open for event on 8 November 2026
Waipa Fun Run and Walk
Added next event date: 7 March 2027
Pāuanui Trail Epic
Added next event date: 20 March 2027
Weekly Newsletter 18 March 2026
Published weekly newsletter
IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand
Added next event date: 6 March 2027
IRONMAN New Zealand Kids Fun Run
Added next event date: 5 March 2027