Rolleston
Trail Running Calendar near Rolleston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rolleston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 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.
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
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 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.