Canterbury Region
Trail Running Calendar Canterbury Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Canterbury Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 37 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Canterbury Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
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 map-and-compass rogaining event at Victoria Park, Christchurch on 14 October 2026 with 1- and 2-hour formats, team navigation and a kids 1-hour option.
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.
A team navigation event at Halswell Quarry on 21 October 2026 offering 2‑hour, 1‑hour and kids 1‑hour rogaines with map and compass navigation across varied terrain.
A fundraising running event in Kaikōura on 24 October 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and 21 km distances; the full marathon is not offered in 2026.
A multi-event weekend in Twizel featuring canal kayak races, Dusky mountain bike distances and the Pyramid off-road run, with options to enter one event or complete all three.
A map-and-compass rogaining event on 28 Oct 2026 at Mount Vernon Park, Christchurch, offering 1- and 2-hour formats plus a kids' 1-hour option and a virtual entry alternative.
A multi-distance off-road event at Staveley, Canterbury on 31 October 2026 featuring 42 km, 21 km, 10 km and 5 km courses with mountain single-track sections.
November 2026
A scored team navigation event at Taylors Mistake on 4 November 2026 featuring 1‑ and 2‑hour rogaines plus a kids one‑hour fun rogaine around Port Hills tracks.
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.
A spring rogaining round at Adventure Park Christchurch on 11 November 2026 featuring foot navigation teams over 2 hour, 1 hour and 1 hour kids formats across Port Hills terrain.
Night orienteering at Boyle River on 14 November 2026 with six shortened OY courses, compulsory whistles, Sportident timing, and on-site parking and accommodation.
A community multi sport event in Tinwald on November 29, 2026 featuring mountain biking, running, walking and duathlon races with proceeds supporting the local community.
Retr-O orienteering in Diamond Harbour on 29 November 2026 with multiple courses, varied terrain, family-friendly entry rules, and an end-of-year prizegiving and social.
December 2026
Mountain ultrarunning event in Craigieburn Valley on 12 December 2026 offering 54 km, 24 km and 10 km course options.
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.