Christchurch
Trail Running Calendar near Christchurch 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Christchurch for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 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 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 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.
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 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.
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
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
A multi-distance ultra on Banks Peninsula ending at Halswell Quarry, featuring coastal bays, Mt Herbert and substantial elevation across scenic volcanic terrain.
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.