Waikato Region
Trail Running Calendar Waikato Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Waikato Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 14 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Waikato Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A five-event town rogaine series in Taupo with foot and MTB options, 27 controls totalling 540 points, clip cards, paper maps and timed scoring penalties.
Orienteering Waikato stages the Orienteering Challenge at Killarney Lakes Forest on 30 August 2026, listed as part of the Auckland Forest Cup with pre-entry required.
September 2026
Self-supported 6 hour and 12 hour running challenges on a 5.5 km loop at Lakes Resort Golf & Country Club in Pāuanui with pay what you want entry.
Trail running in Kinloch Taupō on 5 September 2026 with multiple distances, 3D koru finisher medals and a no disposable cup policy.
Trail event at Taupahi Reserve with 5 km, 11.2 km and 14.5 km options along the Tongariro River through native bush and swing bridges.
October 2026
Multi-distance trail event on the Hauraki Rail Trail with 9 km to 100 km options, train-linked starts and a common finish at Waihi Train Station.
Trail running on Taupō’s Great Lake Trail with multiple distances from 24 km to 100 km, held Saturday 17th October 2026.
Coastal trail event in Pūkorokoro/Miranda offering 21K, 10K, 5K and a 1.5 km kids race through important shorebird habitat.
November 2026
Three paved trail distances through Hamilton Gardens and along the Waikato River on 7th November 2026.
Trail running at White Star Station in Coromandel with 24 km and 12 km routes on private land, coastal ridgelines, cupless water stations, and included camping.
Trail running and walking in Karangahake Gorge with riverside tracks, swing bridges, tunnels and gold mining relics, distances from 8 km to 42.2 km.
All-inclusive trail and MTB event in Poronui’s secluded Taharua Valley on 21 November 2026 with limited entry and multiple distance options.
January 2027
A short, steep 7.7 km trail race in Pāuanui with 410 m of climb, marked singletrack, water at event HQ and medals for all finishers.
March 2027
A multi-distance trail running event at Pāuanui Beach on 20 March 2027 with timed courses, live tracking, on-course support, and options to enter solo or as a team.