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- Northland Region 1
- Otago Region 11
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- West Coast Region 5
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!
January 2027
A free fortnightly community run/walk in Masterton using the same 5 km or 2 km course, with spot prizes, attendance rewards, and a shared morning tea.
A women only Frontyard Ultra at McLeans Forest on 16 January 2027 featuring repeated 6 km laps run on the hour. Runners self support from a personal aid area and the last runner to complete one more lap than others wins.
An alpine trail run of about 20km from Whakapapa to Turoa across Tongariro National Park with steep ascent, mandatory safety gear, cut-offs, and limited on-course support.
A timed backyard ultra at Queen Elizabeth Park where runners complete repeated 6.71 km laps each hour until only one person remains.
A regional orienteering championship on 23 and 24 January 2027 with Middle, Sprint and Long events across Taranaki farmland, native bush and Pukeiti Gardens.
A coastal adventure marathon in Gisborne with grassy hills, varied terrain and three distances, timed with a 4 hour half course cut off for the full distance.
Multi-distance trail running through private high country and DOC land with aid stations, timing chips and proceeds supporting post-fire recovery projects.
A mountain endurance event at Mt Holdsworth with two 24km main courses and a 12km Hooper Loop, mandatory mountain safety gear and strict checkpoint cut offs.
February 2027
Three days of orienteering in Canterbury over Waitangi weekend with sprint, long and middle races across Timaru, Kakahu and Tekapo; pre-entry and credit card payment required.
A multi-stage multisport race across the South Island combining running, cycling and a 70km kayak on the Waimakariri River, finishing at New Brighton Pier in Christchurch.
A multi-distance UTMB World Series trail event in Rotorua featuring point-to-point courses through native forest, lakes and waterfalls with on-course aid and volunteer support.
Experience the scenic Buller Gorge Highway and Kawatiri Coastal Trail in this event featuring a full marathon, half marathon, relay, and 10 km fun run finishing in Westport.
An 85 km supported backcountry ultramarathon on the Old Ghost Road with 2,600+ m ascent, limited to 300 runners and served by four remote aid stations.
A high country mountain marathon on Ben Lomond Station featuring over 2500 m of ascent, varied single‑track terrain, a tunnel and waterfall ladder, finishing at Moke Lake.
A multi-distance coastal run and walk on Auckland’s North Shore with beach, rock and shallow water sections and a strong waste-reduction focus.
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 seven day, six stage ultra covering about 250 km through the Southern Lakes and Central Otago, finishing in Queenstown with staged racing and a final awards dinner.
Offroad mountain biking, duathlon and trail running at Queen Elizabeth Park, Wellington, featuring coastal dunes, native bush, single track and dedicated e-bike categories.
A Backyard Ultra at Outlet Camp Wānaka with a 6.7 km loop, dedicated camping, family activities, and race rules based on the Backyard Ultra format.
A women-only trail running event in Riverhead Forest with solo or relay options on a 4 km lap, offered in 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour formats and tent sites on course.