Wellington Region
Trail Running Calendar Wellington Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Wellington Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 13 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Wellington Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Trail running in Wainuiomata across bush, river valley and open areas with three courses of 16 km, 12 km and 6 km featuring named tracks and a technical loop.
A point-to-point backcountry route from Mangatoetoe to Putangirua Pinnacles, about 27 km with 2,000 m ascent, technical terrain, mandatory PLB and marshal checkpoints.
November 2026
A community run and walk along the Remutaka Rail Trail offering 21 km, 14 km and 7 km distances on mainly gravel track with on-course water and race support.
A coastal running festival in Paraparaumu on 8 November 2026 featuring a flat, scenic course and race options from a 2 km kids event to a 21 km half marathon.
A one-day trail running event at Makara Peak MTB Park offering 7 km, 12 km and 18 km routes on well-formed bush and 4WD tracks with ridge views.
January 2027
A multi-distance trail event along the Hutt River and Remutaka Rail Trail, finishing at McEwan Park with on-foreshore celebration and varied off-road terrain.
A timed Backyard Ultra at Queen Elizabeth Park with hourly 6.71 km laps until one runner remains, held near Mackays Crossing and supporting WWII exhibit restoration.
February 2027
A community triathlon event at Raumati Beach offering swim, bike, run and walk options across short and long distances with age-based rules and group discounts.
A one-day off-road festival on February 27, 2027 at Queen Elizabeth Park offering trail runs, MTB races and a duathlon as part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series.
April 2027
Multi-day trail and mountain bike festival in Wellington with races from 6 km to 163 km, aid stations, live timing and finisher medal or tree planting.
May 2027
An off‑road obstacle race at Camp Wainui on 8 May 2027 offering 6 km and 12 km timed courses, mud obstacles, team entries and on‑site showers and first aid.
July 2027
Trail running in Wellington offering 21 km, 45 km and 65 km courses with compulsory winter gear and limited entries; entries open 1 Dec 2026 and race weekend is 17 Jul 2027.