Swannanoa
Trail Running Calendar near Swannanoa 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Swannanoa for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Orienteering at Halswell Quarry with five courses from about 1.5 km to 5.0 km, Sportident timing, family-friendly options and pre-entry preferred.
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.
An annual Christchurch fundraiser during Baby Loss Awareness Week, the Butterfly Fun Run features a 6 km loop and supports the campaign to record miscarriage rates nationally.
A multi-distance trail running event around Christchurchs Port Hills with routes from 1 km to 53 km, scenic harbour and summit views, and community support for local trail custodians.
Orienteering at Waikuku offering six courses from very short to very long with pre entry preferred and limited day entries at non member prices.
November 2026
A map-and-compass rogaining event in Chinatown, North Canterbury offering 6h, 4h, 2h and kids courses across farmland and bush with clear gear and safety rules.
January 2027
A women only Frontyard Ultra at McLeans Forest on 16 January 2027 featuring repeated 6 km laps run on the hour. Runners self support from a personal aid area and the last runner to complete one more lap than others wins.
March 2027
A multisport event in Christchurch featuring a full ocean swim-bike-run challenge, a 16 km trail run, shorter junior and kids aquathon formats, and team or individual entries.
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.
A multi-day timed ultramarathon in Hagley Park with repeated 1.9464 km loops, full catering, on-site support and multiple event durations from 3 hours to 10 days.
June 2027
A repeat-lap backyard ultra at Spencer Park featuring 6.706 km laps with 20–40 m vert, event village gazebos and strict self-support and course rules.
Teams of two are blindfolded, bused to an unknown Christchurch location, then must navigate roughly 21 km or more back to the finish without course markings or GPS.
November 2027
An 82 km rivers-to-sea ultramarathon on 13 November 2027 with mixed terrain, tide-dependent starts, solo and team options, and six aid stations including two drop-bag zones.