North Shore
Trail Running Calendar near North Shore 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near North Shore for 2026-2027! We've gathered 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
September 2026
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
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.
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.