Auckland Region
Trail Running Calendar Auckland Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Auckland Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 13 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
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
A graded orienteering final at Hedley Dunes, Woodhill Forest with a time‑based points series and a prizegiving for top scorers across the series.
Trail routes through Auckland Botanic Gardens into native bush offer 5 km, 10.8 km and 14.5 km options with marked courses, pitstops and event village services.
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.
Trail festival on Muriwai’s west coast with 22 km, 7 km and 3 km options, festival amenities, and proceeds supporting 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
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.