Auckland Region
Trail Running Calendar Auckland Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Auckland Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 11 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Auckland Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Forest trail loops from the Arataki Visitor Centre offering one lap of 8.5 km or two laps of 17 km with marshals, on-course water and a free 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
A trail running event on the Hunua Traverse Trail near Clevedon with 50 km, 25 km and 50 km relay options, entry fees and included race services.
Timed and untimed 2.5 km and 5 km runs on Orewa Beach with marked out and back courses, finisher medals for the first 1,000 and profits supporting Ōrewa College.
February 2027
A multi-distance coastal run and walk on Auckland’s North Shore with beach, rock and shallow water sections and a strong waste-reduction focus.
March 2027
Trail races in the Hunua Ranges on 20 March 2027 with 60 km, marathon and 22 km options, camping, family activities and live music.
April 2027
A backyard ultra in Riverhead Forest where runners complete repeated 6.7 km laps each hour until only one runner finishes a final lap.
August 2027
An off‑road obstacle event at Kumeū Showgrounds offering an approximately 6 km course with mud, climbs and team competition on Sunday 1 August 2027.
A family team obstacle event in Kumeū on 1 August 2027 featuring an approximately 3 km course with mud, climbs and crawling tunnels, team entries, medals and onsite showers.
A women-only team obstacle event in Kumeū on 1 August 2027, approximately 6 km with mud, climbing and teamwork, for teams of three.