Wellington Region
Trail Running Calendar Wellington Region 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Wellington Region for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 7 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Wellington Region below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A wilderness trail run near Wellington of about 32 km and 965 m ascent, routing along coast, river valley and native bush on 15 August 2026.
September 2026
A community hill run in Wainuiomata offering 6.5 km and 10 km run or walk options, with kids and buggy categories and support for Kokiri Marae Pātaka Kai.
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 running festival on the Kāpiti Coast on 8 November 2026 offering a 21km half, 10km, 5km and 2km kids event with a beachside finish.
January 2027
A Backyard Ultra at Queen Elizabeth Park where runners complete repeating one hour laps of 6.71 km until one participant remains; self-sufficient event limited to 150.
April 2027
A two day Wellington festival of trail running and mountain biking with multiple race distances across parks, native bush and ridgelines finishing on the waterfront.
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.