Auckland Region
Trail Running Calendar Auckland Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Auckland Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 15 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Auckland Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Three trail distances through Auckland Botanic Gardens and Totara Regional Park, featuring mixed gravel, paved and grass surfaces and native bush sections.
A 12 hour community running and walking event at Henderson Park on 27 September 2026, featuring a gentle 4 km loop, an event village, dog category, medals and hourly spot prizes.
October 2026
A community-run island crossing on Aotea Great Barrier Island with marathon, half, 10 km and 5 km options that raise funds for Kaitoke School.
A community trail event on Muriwai's west coast with 22 km, 7 km and 3 km courses, festival activities, finisher rewards, and funds raised for kiwi conservation.
Charity coastal run and walk in Beachlands with 5 km, 10 km and a Kid's Dash on a Te Puru Park course featuring coastal views and some trail sections.
November 2026
Trail laps from the Arataki Visitor Centre through forest and 4WD tracks with options of 8.5 km or 17 km, marshals and a free post-run pancake breakfast.
A charity trail event in Riverhead Forest on 15 November 2026 combining marathon-distance and shorter races with Afghan food, music and handicrafts, organised by Timatanga Hou / New Beginnings Foundation.
Timed solo or relay trail event in Riverhead Forest where solo runners or teams of 2, 4 or 6 complete as many 5 km laps as possible in 8, 12 or 24 hour categories. Teams have a tent site for transitions and basic event facilities are at the base.
December 2026
Trail running on the Hunua Traverse Trail offering solo 50 km and 25 km options plus a 50 km team relay, with aid stations, timing chip and transfer-friendly entries.
February 2027
A multi-distance coastal running and walking event on Auckland’s North Shore with beach starts, a Devonport finish, and cupless aid stations.
March 2027
Trail running in the Hunua Ranges with 60 km, 42.2 km and 22 km courses, on-site camping, family activities, finishers' medals and a spectator shuttle.
April 2027
A backyard ultra in Riverhead Forest where runners complete repeating 6.7 km laps each hour until only one runner completes a lap alone.
August 2027
An off‑road obstacle challenge at Kumeū Showgrounds on 1 August 2027 featuring a roughly 6 km course, mud obstacles, team competition and on-site facilities.
A family team obstacle event at Kumeū Showgrounds on 1 August 2027 featuring an approximately 3km course with mud pits, climbing walls, and finishers medals for all participants.
A women-only team obstacle event at Kumeu Showgrounds featuring an approximately 6 km course, mud and climbing obstacles, team entries of three, medals, showers and on-site facilities.