Taupō

Trail Running Calendar near Taupō 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Taupō for 2026-2027! We've gathered 4 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

August 2026

Taupo Town Rogaine Series

Urban Trail 60 min

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.

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.

September 2026

Kinloch Offroad Challenge

Kinloch | 13 km from Taupō

Trail Run 5 km 10 km Half Marathon Marathon

A trail running event in Kinloch, Taupō offering marathon to kids dash distances, 3D koru finisher medals and an environmental focus on reusable cups.

A trail running event in Kinloch, Taupō offering marathon to kids dash distances, 3D koru finisher medals and an environmental focus on reusable cups.

October 2026

Taupo Ultramarathon

Trail Run 24 km 50 km 70 km 100 km

Trail running on Taupō’s Great Lake Trail with multiple distances from 24 km to 100 km, held Saturday 17th October 2026.

Trail running on Taupō’s Great Lake Trail with multiple distances from 24 km to 100 km, held Saturday 17th October 2026.

November 2026

Poronui Passage

Taupo District | 8 km from Taupō

Trail Run 12 km Half Marathon Marathon

All-inclusive trail and MTB event in Poronui’s secluded Taharua Valley on 21 November 2026 with limited entry and multiple distance options.

All-inclusive trail and MTB event in Poronui’s secluded Taharua Valley on 21 November 2026 with limited entry and multiple distance options.