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Trail Running Calendar New Zealand 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New Zealand for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 126 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in New Zealand below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A community event near Ashburton offering mountain biking, running, walking and duathlon options across multiple distances, with proceeds supporting local groups.
Community orienteering at Diamond Harbour with White, Yellow and a 1 hour score/rogaine plus an end-of-year prizegiving and social.
Orienteering at Canaan Downs on 29 November 2026 with multiple course levels, pre-registration required, and points counting toward the Pelorus Challenge.
December 2026
A multi-discipline running weekend in Whakatū Nelson on 4–5 December 2026 with road, trail, relay and ultra events from 10 km up to 100 miles and an Elite Mile.
Trail running on the Hunua Traverse Trail with 25 km, 50 km and 50 km team relay options, entry details and inclusions published by the organiser.
A mountain running event held each December with a 60 km Kepler Challenge and a 27 km Luxmore Grunt, inclusive entry packs, checkpoint support and community-focused proceeds.
A community beach fun run on Orewa Beach offering timed and untimed 2.5 km and 5 km courses on sand, with medals for early finishers and profits supporting Ōrewa College.
Outdoor obstacle course at Dublin Bay Wanaka featuring 5 km and 10 km options, kids and adaptive courses, plus a team Adventure event and OCR World Champs qualifying waves.
A coastal Coromandel trail event at White Star Station offering 24 km and 12 km courses, on-course water stations, camping, an after party with live music, and recycled-wood medals.
Orienteering Taranaki holds its final event of the year at Barrett's Domain on 6 December 2026, combining multiple orienteering courses with the club prize giving.
A 19-lap, 161 km trail ultramarathon with 10,830 m ascent/descent, 36-hour limit and koha entry, supporting the Valley Project with basic camping and facilities on site.
Mountain ultrarunning event in Craigieburn Valley on 12 December 2026 offering 54 km, 24 km and 10 km course options.
A dog-friendly run/walk at Canterbury A & P Park with 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options, timed results, dog tags, medals and a virtual entry option.
A six-event orienteering series in Taupo organised by Taupo Orienteering Club, with each race held at a different local venue and individual entry close dates.
A GR Trail round combined with the ACM club road championships in Masterton, with age-graded distances, member trophy rules, and a shared morning tea.
Experience a variety of triathlon and running events at Blue Lake in Rotorua, featuring challenging hills and a focus on community spirit.
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.
Trail events across Banks Peninsula and Christchurch with 101 km, 53 km and 15 km options, including solo and two person team formats.
A 10 km hill run or fun walk in Wither Hills Farm Park, Blenheim, with views to Taylor Pass. Online and on the day entries cost $25 and race numbers are issued at the Rifle Range car park; food and a coffee cart will be on site.
A multi-distance off-road event from the Remutaka ranges to Petone with ultra, marathon, half and 10K options and an on-site finish celebration.