Canterbury Region
Trail Running Calendar Canterbury Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Canterbury Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 28 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Canterbury Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
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
Run Mt Hutt on Saturday 13 March 2027 features two out-and-back trail routes from Awa Awa Rata Reserve, ascending Mt Hutt road through native bush and alpine terrain with mountain views.
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
Bridge to Bridge Ultra on 19 June 2027 features a 60 km run from Waimakariri Gorge to Raven Quay in Kaiapoi, plus 30 km, 15 km and 5 km races. The event uses the same routes as the mountain bike race held the following day.
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.
July 2027