Waitakere Ranges
Trail Running Calendar near Waitakere Ranges 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Waitakere Ranges for 2026-2027! We've gathered 8 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
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.
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.