Otago Region
Trail Running Calendar Otago Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Otago Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 15 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Otago Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A multi-distance ultramarathon near Naseby, New Zealand, run on a 10 km figure eight loop beside the historic Water Race. Distances range from 50 km up to 200 mile, with a 60 km team relay format where each runner does 30 km.
A scenic point to point event on the Lake Dunstan Trail offering marathon, half marathon and 10 km options with aid stations, GPS tracking and on-course medical support.
November 2026
A repeating 6.71 km hourly loop on the Arrow River Trail in Arrowtown where runners continue each hour until only one completes the final lap.
Off road trail races on Glen Dene Station at Lake Hawea offering mountain marathon and shorter hill runs; the 2025 event is postponed and entries transfer to 2026.
Coastal Classic Run and Walk at Taieri Mouth on November 8, 2026 features 5 km, 12 km and 21 km courses across beaches, tracks and farmland with timed results and community proceeds.
A running festival in the Queenstown Lakes district with marathon, half marathon, 10 km and 2.2 km kids run on hard packed cycle trails. The course passes local sights and finishes in central Queenstown with live tracking and finisher medals.
December 2026
A 100 mile, 19-lap trail race covering 161 km with 10,830 m ascent and descent to be completed within 36 hours. Entry is by koha with proceeds to the Valley Project; basic camping and facilities are available at Bethunes.
February 2027
A mountain trail marathon on Ben Lomond Station featuring abandoned gold mining water races, single track ridges, a tunnel and ladder, and over 2500 m of climbing and descending.
A seven day, six stage ultra covering about 250 km through the Southern Lakes and Central Otago, finishing in Queenstown with staged racing and a final awards dinner.
A backyard ultra at Outlet Camp Wānaka on a 6.7 km trail loop with 3x3 m pits, campsite facilities, on-course toilets, and event kit support.
March 2027
A multi-distance trail race in Ōtepoti, Dunedin visiting three named peaks with options from 11 km to 56 km, medals for finishers and cash prizes plus age-category trophies.
Northburn100 is an ultra mountain running event on 20 and 21 March 2027 that offers distances from kids races and 5 and 10 km night races up to a 100 mile race. It is a qualifier for Hardrock and UTMB.
April 2027
A backyard ultra at Alexandra Airport where runners repeat a bold 6.71 km loop every hour until one remains, with self-supported base camp and limited tent hire available.
A 32 km adventure trail run on the Routeburn Track in Fiordland National Park, limited to 400 runners and featuring varied alpine and bush terrain.