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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 135 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 charity trail event in Riverhead Forest on 15 November 2026 combining marathon-distance and shorter races with Afghan food, music and handicrafts, organised by Timatanga Hou / New Beginnings Foundation.
An 84 km high country ultra from Molesworth Cob Cottage to Hanmer Springs with solo and team relay options across four marked legs.
Timed solo or relay trail event in Riverhead Forest where solo runners or teams of 2, 4 or 6 complete as many 5 km laps as possible in 8, 12 or 24 hour categories. Teams have a tent site for transitions and basic event facilities are at the base.
An all-inclusive trail event on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Poronui station, offering running, walking and mountain biking across several distances with a 400 person limit.
A looped backyard ultra at McLaren Falls with hourly 6.71 km laps, native bush trails, waterfalls, glowworm sections, and a capped, self supported field.
A community multi sport event in Tinwald on November 29, 2026 featuring mountain biking, running, walking and duathlon races with proceeds supporting the local community.
Retr-O orienteering in Diamond Harbour on 29 November 2026 with multiple courses, varied terrain, family-friendly entry rules, and an end-of-year prizegiving and social.
December 2026
A weekend of road, trail and relay running in Whakatū - Nelson featuring city-mile and 5 km races, multiple trail distances up to 100 mile, and an elite road mile.
Trail running on the Hunua Traverse Trail offering solo 50 km and 25 km options plus a 50 km team relay, with aid stations, timing chip and transfer-friendly entries.
A mountain running weekend in Fiordland featuring the original 60 km Kepler Challenge and a 27 km Luxmore Grunt, with community and charity elements.
A 100 mile, 19-lap trail race covering 161 km with 10,830 m ascent and descent to be completed within 36 hours. Entry is by koha with proceeds to the Valley Project; basic camping and facilities are available at Bethunes.
Mountain ultrarunning event in Craigieburn Valley on 12 December 2026 offering 54 km, 24 km and 10 km course options.
A rogaining fundraiser on the Port Hills, Christchurch offering 6 hour, 4 hour, 2 hour and family options. Teams navigate by map and compass across farmland and native forest with electronic punching and scored checkpoints.
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 loop in Pāuanui with 410 m ascent, marked single-track, shoe-chip timing, water at HQ, and medals for finishers.
A multi-distance ultra on Banks Peninsula ending at Halswell Quarry, featuring coastal bays, Mt Herbert and substantial elevation across scenic volcanic terrain.
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.
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.
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.