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
A trail running event at Whareroa Farm with three anti-clockwise courses of 7.3 km, 12 km and 17 km, using MTB tracks, bush trails and open fields.
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.
Experience a technical backcountry point to point route through the Aorangi Range featuring river travel and steep descents from Mangatoetoe to the Putangirua Pinnacles.
November 2026
A scenic run and walk on the Remutaka Rail Trail near Upper Hutt with 21 km, 14 km and 7 km courses on mainly gravel trails, water stations and on course first aid support.
A seaside running festival at Paraparaumu Beach on 08 November 2026 offering 21.8 km, 10.65 km, 5 km and 2 km distances with accessible, flat courses.
January 2027
Off-road events from the Remutaka ranges to Wellington Harbour, offering 60k, 42.2k, 21.1k and 10k routes with marked trails, aid stations and a McEwan Park finish celebration.
An endurance Backyard Ultra at Queen Elizabeth Park with hourly 6.71 km laps, self-sufficiency requirements, limited to 150 entrants and supporting WWII exhibit restoration.
February 2027
Celebrate fitness at the Kāpiti Women's Triathlon featuring triathlon duathlon and run walk events for women of all ages and abilities since 1983
An offroad festival in Queen Elizabeth Park featuring trail runs from 6 km to 42 km, mountain bike races including e-bike categories, and an offroad duathlon in Wellington on 27 February 2027.
April 2027
A two day trail festival in Wellington offering multiple running and mountain bike distances that traverse parks, native bush and city finish experiences.
May 2027
An off-road obstacle event at Camp Wainui with mud, tunnels and climbs, offering 6 km and 12 km course options plus an optional team competition.
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.