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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!
January 2027
A self sufficient alpine trail run of about 20km across Tongariro National Park with 1,000m of ascent, required compulsory gear and staggered wave starts.
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.
Trail running in Craigieburn high country with 5, 10, 20 and 30 km courses, aid stations, radio-backed marshals and on-site medical support.
February 2027
A three-day orienteering championship across Timaru, Kakahu and Tekapo with sprint, long and middle races, pre-entry only and SportIdent timing.
Multi-distance point-to-point trail races in Rotorua, New Zealand, featuring lakes, waterfalls, native forest and UTMB World Series ranking.
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 mountain marathon on Ben Lomond Station near Queenstown featuring over 2500 m of climbing, historic water races, single track ridges, a tunnel and a finish at Moke Lake.
A multi-distance coastal running and walking event on Auckland’s North Shore with beach starts, a Devonport finish, and cupless aid stations.
Celebrate fitness at the Kāpiti Women's Triathlon featuring triathlon duathlon and run walk events for women of all ages and abilities since 1983
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.
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.
A backyard ultra at Outlet Camp Wānaka featuring a 6.7 km trail loop, camping space for entrants and whanau, on-course toilets, and standard Backyard Ultra rules.
March 2027
A multi-distance running event on the Ashburton River Trail offering 5 km, 10 km and 21 km courses with parking and on-site amenities in Allenton, Ashburton.
Off-road races through Whakarewarewa Forest from Waipa Recreation Area, offering 21.1 km, 10.5 km, 5.5 km and kids 3 km and 2 km events with aid stations and finisher medals.
Run Mt Hutt on Saturday 13 March 2027 features two out-and-back trail routes from Awa Awa Rata Reserve, ascending Mt Hutt road through native bush and alpine terrain with mountain views.
A trail race in Ōtepoti, Dunedin on 14 March 2027 with 56km, 26km and 11km routes that climb three named peaks and award medals and cash prizes.
A multisport event in Christchurch featuring a full ocean swim-bike-run challenge, a 16 km trail run, shorter junior and kids aquathon formats, and team or individual entries.
Coastal trail event in Pāuanui offering 34, 22, 14 and 5 km options, timed racing, walker entries, team scoring, on-course hydration and finisher medal and towel.