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Trail Running Calendar New Zealand 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New Zealand for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 117 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in New Zealand below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Six weekly events in June–August 2026 offering in-person Wednesday rogaines with league scoring and a virtual option using the MapRun app.
Experience the unique geothermal landscapes and towering Redwoods of Rotorua in this winter trail event. Choose between three distances featuring geysers and mud pools with a festive finish line atmosphere.
A community half marathon on Fiordland’s Lake2Lake Trail featuring riverside and lakeside running, native beech forest, plus 10 km and a 2 km kids fun run.
A lap-based ultramarathon at Hanmer Springs Forest Camp on 8 August 2026, with repeated 6.7 km loops to be finished within one hour. The race continues hourly until a single runner completes a final lap and is recorded as the lone finisher.
A short cross country pairs race at Cornwall Park where partners run opposite directions on a loop, exchange a baton, and aim to finish together.
A high country winter trail run near Mount Somers on 9 August 2026, offering three courses from 6.3 km to 19.7 km with rocky trails and creek crossings.
An off-road obstacle event at Kumeu Showgrounds on Sunday 9 August 2026. The course is approximately 6km (12km option available) with mud, tunnels and climbs, plus a 6km team challenge for five-person teams including at least two women.
Family obstacle mud run at Kumeu Showgrounds on 9 August 2026, an approximately 3 km course for 2 to 5 person family teams, with finishers medals and on-site showers.
A women-only obstacle team race for groups of three at Kumeu Showgrounds on Sunday 09 August 2026. The approximately 6 km outdoor course features mud pits, climbing walls and tunnels, with medals, timing, showers and on-site food.
A rogaining event at Stonyhurst, Greta Valley on 9 August 2026 offering six hour, four hour, two hour and family options. Teams navigate by map and compass across farmland and forest with gender and age categories.
Trail running through pine plantation trails with multiple distances, clay surfaces and mud, aid stations with electrolyte drinks and snacks, cup free and limited parking.
Two Sunday morning sprint orienteering events in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui during August with SPORTident AIR timing and Easy, Moderate and Difficult course levels.
A community running event in Wedderburn on 15 August 2026 offering a half marathon and an 8 km sprint, with proceeds supporting the Otago and Southland Rescue Helicopter.
A wilderness trail run near Wellington of about 32 km and 965 m ascent, routing along coast, river valley and native bush on 15 August 2026.
Trail running at Te Miro MTB Park on 16 August 2026 with 21km, 10km, 5km and 2km options, team competition, age groups and podium medals.
Six weekly events in June–August 2026 offering in-person Wednesday rogaines with league scoring and a virtual option using the MapRun app.
A women only team obstacle event in Rotorua where teams of three tackle an approximately 6 km outdoor course with mud pits, climbing walls and tunnels. Timed results, finisher medals and on site showers and a hot pool are provided.
Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge Rotorua is an approximately 3 km family obstacle course with mud pits, climbs and tunnels for teams of two to five at Lakes Ranch.
An off-road obstacle race at Lakes Ranch, Rotorua on 22 August 2026 offering approximately 6 km and 12 km options, natural terrain obstacles, hot showers and a team challenge requiring five members with at least two women.