Lyttelton
Trail Running Calendar near Lyttelton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lyttelton 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
Six weekly events in June–August 2026 offering in-person Wednesday rogaines with league scoring and a virtual option using the MapRun app.
Six weekly events in June–August 2026 offering in-person Wednesday rogaines with league scoring and a virtual option using the MapRun app.
Forest Run Fest features four forest courses at Bottle Lake Forest near Christchurch, from a 2 km kids run to a 21 km half marathon, with marked trails, marshals and aid stations on the longer routes.
October 2026
Off road walk and run in Bottle Lake Forest and Christchurch beaches on Sunday 4 October 2026. Multiple distances from a 2.5 km children's run to a full marathon; dog friendly and open to participants without dogs.
Trail races across Christchurchs Port Hills on Sunday 18 October 2026, from a 53 km ultra to short family courses with harbour and hill views.
November 2026
A series of rogaining events in Oct and Nov 2026 around the Port Hills and Christchurch, featuring team map and compass navigation and a separate 6 hour Spring Rogaine.
December 2026
A rogaining fundraiser on the Port Hills, Christchurch offering 6 hour, 4 hour, 2 hour and family options. Teams navigate by map and compass across farmland and native forest with electronic punching and scored checkpoints.
January 2027
Three trail events on Banks Peninsula on 9 January 2027, from 15 km to 101 km, featuring coastal and volcanic scenery with substantial elevation.
March 2027
A mud obstacle event at Canterbury A & P Showgrounds with 5 km adult races, a 1.5 km children's fun run and a 500 m junior mud run with a parent.
Timed ultra events on a flat 1.9464 km loop in Hagley Park, Christchurch, with laps returning to a central hub, full catering and on-site support across multiple multi-hour and multi-day formats.
June 2027
Repetitive-lap backyard ultra at Spencer Park where runners complete hourly 6.706 km laps until one runner completes one more lap than the rest.