Riverhead
Trail Running Calendar near Riverhead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Riverhead 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.
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
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.
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.
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.