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Trail Running Calendar Manawatū-Whanganui Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 6 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Manawatū-Whanganui Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Trail and road courses across Te Āpiti near Woodville on 19 September 2026, with distances from 10 km to 42 km and options for high school teams.
A muddy obstacle run across a Rangitikei farm with natural springs, dams and man-made obstacles, offered in 3 km and 5 km options with costumes and prizes.
A running event in Whanganui on 26 September 2026 with repeated 6.7 km laps each hour; Backyard Ultra runs until one runner remains and Backyard 6 finishes after six hours.
November 2026
A multi-distance running festival at Timona Park featuring marathon, half marathon, 10 km and grass 2.5 km and 5 km races with trophies and race facilities.
A last person standing backyard ultra at Marton Reservoir. Runners repeat the same 6.706 km loop each hour with direction set by a coin flip; solo and pairs entries are accepted and only one runner finishes.
January 2027
A roughly 20km alpine trail from Whakapapa to Turoa on the Round the Mountain track, featuring over 1,000 m ascent, rugged terrain and required safety gear.