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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!
March 2027
Ultra mountain running event on 20–21 March 2027 offering distances from 5 km night races and kids races up to a 100 mile race, and serving as a qualifier for Hardrock and UTMB.
Trail running in the Hunua Ranges with 60 km, 42.2 km and 22 km courses, on-site camping, family activities, finishers' medals and a spectator shuttle.
A community trail event in Punakaiki featuring a 55 km self-sufficient ultra along the Paparoa Track and a 1.5 km kids fun run with limited fields.
A themed off-road trail run through Hobbiton Movie Set and Waikato farmland offering 21.1 km and 11.1 km options with Movie Set access and themed amenities.
A mud obstacle event at Canterbury A & P Showgrounds with 5 km adult races, a 1.5 km children's fun run and a 500 m junior mud run with a parent.
A multi-day timed ultramarathon in Hagley Park with repeated 1.9464 km loops, full catering, on-site support and multiple event durations from 3 hours to 10 days.
April 2027
A backyard ultra in Riverhead Forest where runners complete repeating 6.7 km laps each hour until only one runner completes a lap alone.
A multi-discipline off-road festival at Lake Tikitapu featuring trail runs, mountain biking, triathlons and a duathlon on 10 April 2027.
A self-supported backyard ultra at Alexandra Airport where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one remains, with on-site tenting and limited hire options.
A 32 km adventure trail run on the Routeburn Track in Fiordland National Park, limited to 400 runners and featuring varied alpine and bush terrain.
A two day trail festival in Wellington offering multiple running and mountain bike distances that traverse parks, native bush and city finish experiences.
Multi-distance point-to-point trail races at Island Hills Station with proceeds supporting conservation for the Mandamus Reserve Charitable Trust.
May 2027
A lakeside running event in Rotorua on 1 May 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a kids mini marathon; new full and half courses run in reverse for 2027.
A scenic trail running event in Hanmer Springs offering a 21 km forest route and a flat 10.5 km heritage course through 100-year-old trees, with proceeds supporting local projects.
Four trail races on the West Coast Wilderness Trail finishing on Hokitika beachfront, including 100 km and 54 km options plus 24 km and 6 km events.
An off-road obstacle event at Camp Wainui with mud, tunnels and climbs, offering 6 km and 12 km course options plus an optional team competition.
June 2027
A multisport festival at Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Forest offering paddle, MTB and trail run events for individuals, teams and secondary school competitors.
A trail event on Mt Vernon with an 18 km hill traverse, an 11 km fun run/walk and a 2 km kids challenge; cash registration on the day at Redwood Street Gateway Carpark.
Multi-distance riverbank and trail event along the Waimakariri River finishing on Raven Quay in Kaiapoi, with 60 km, 30 km, 15 km and 5 km options and staffed aid stations.
A repeat-lap backyard ultra at Spencer Park featuring 6.706 km laps with 20–40 m vert, event village gazebos and strict self-support and course rules.