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!
August 2026
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.
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.
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.
Multi-distance trail running and walking at Waitawa Regional Park with coastal views, native bush single-track, aid stations and safety and biosecurity measures.
September 2026
An orienteering final at Hedley Dunes, Woodhill Forest with a points series, prizegiving for best three scores from four events, and online and day entry options.
Experience a scenic run or walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens and Totara Regional Park. Choose from three distances featuring native bush, gravel tracks, and forest trails in a unique botanical setting.
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
Trail festival on Muriwai’s west coast with 22 km, 7 km and 3 km options, festival amenities, and proceeds supporting kiwi conservation.
November 2026
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 Auckland offering 50 km, 25 km and a 50 km relay on 5 December 2026.
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
Endurance running in Riverhead Forest with a Backyard Ultra of 6.7 km laps and separate relay or solo events of 8, 12, or 24 hours.