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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 7 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.
Hourly 6.7 km laps at That Place Mountain Bike Park on 26 September 2026; choose the Backyard Ultra until one runner remains or the Backyard 6 for six hours.
October 2026
A self-timed spring run or walk in Palmerston North with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km courses, mixed surfaces, drink station and medals for every finisher.
November 2026
A multi-distance running and walking festival at Timona Park featuring marathon, half marathon, 10 km and off-road 2.5 km and 5 km events with race HQ facilities.
A backyard ultra around Marton Reservoir on a fixed 6.706 km loop every hour, where lap direction is flipped by coin and the last runner remaining wins.
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.