New Zealand
96 sports events
Abel Tasman Nelson Marlborough Tasman
If there's one event to put on the list for the run of a lifetime, it's the Abel Tasman Coastal Classic. Come stride into paradise. The Abel Tasman Coastal Classic first began in 1994 and quickly became one of New Zealand's most popular Trail Runs.
Taupo Waikato
The Taupo Ultramarathon is a 100km run across a network of interconnected trails alongside beautiful Lake Taupo. The 100km challenge is also open to teams. In addition, there are a number of additional entry options such as the 70km run as well as 50km and 24km run or walk.
Waihi Waikato
After the unfortunate cancellation of Trail Trilogy 2023, the event will be back on the 20th of October 2024. The event is a trail running event held along the Hauraki Rail Trail with all distances finishing in Waihi.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The Whaka 100 will take place from the 25th to the 27th of October 2024.
The Whaka 100 proudly holds the reputation of one of the toughest mountain bike marathons in the Southern Hemisphere.
Kaikoura Canterbury
The Kaikōura Mountains to the Sea will return in 2024 on the 26th of October. The Kaikōura Mountains to the Sea run is a joint fundraising event for Kaikoura High School and the Kaikoura Lions.
Waipukurau A&P Showgrounds, River Terrace, Waikpukurau Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay's only backyard ultra! Run as many of the 6. 7km laps as you can. Entry is free although koha is greatly appreciated. All profits from the event will be donated to the Waipukurau Rotary River Pathways Trust.
Kapiti Wellington
The Big Bang Adventure Race will return in 2024 on the 2nd of November.
Challenge yourselves in teams of 2 or 4 and mountain bike, hike and navigate to checkpoints and transition areas, covering around 30-50 km in a time of between approximately 5-8 hours.
Mt Somers Canterbury
Mission Mt Somers is taking place on the 2nd of November 2024. The event is an annual trail running event held in Canterbury based around the Mt Somers DOC walking track.
Hastings Hawkes Bay
The Gentle Annie is a challenging 132km bike ride from Taihapi to Ohiti Berg near Hastings in the Hawkes Bay.
The course follows the Gentle Annie road through rugged farmland and high country sheep stations.
Victoria Park Auckland
The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon will take place on the 3rd of November 2024. Distances offered include Marathon, Half Marathon, 11km, 5km Family and a Kids Marathon and Wheelchair Marathon.
Queen Charlotte Sounds Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The annual Lochmara Lodge Half Marathon will take place on the 9th of November 2024. The event offers 22km of running the beautiful Queen Charlotte Track. The course finishes at Lochmara lodge with lunch before your boat trip back to Picton.
Waikato River Trails Waikato
The Taniwha is a Mountain Bike and Trail Run / Walk event which takes place on the Waikato River Trails. The event offers a 44km marathon run as well as a 22km half marathon, 16km and 7km which can be run or walked.
Lake Hawea Otago
The Mt Isthmus Traverse, will take place on the 9th of November 2024. The Mt Isthmus Traverse off-road running event will take place on the privately owned Glen Dene Station in Lake Hawea.
Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, Tauranga Bay of Plenty
The City to Surf Tauranga - Mt Maunganui Fun Run Walk will return on the 10th of November 2024. The event offers a half marathon, 11km and 5km. All distances can be run or walked.
Greymouth West Coast
Ride the Wilderness is a Mountain Bike Ride on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the 16th November 2024. This event gives riders the opportunity to see the West Coast beauty racing the fantastic West Coast Wilderness Trail.
Queenstown Otago
The Queenstown Marathon will return on the 16th of November 2024.
New Plymouth Taranaki
A running festival like no other where you can experience a new spin on the classic marathon with the chance to finish a marathon event in 5 events over 2 days. Race one or race them all to become a Coastal Five legend in New Plymouth, Taranaki.
Christchurch Canterbury
The 5 Passes Tour is a four day cycling tour where every facet is fully supported and catered for with over 20 support crew to look after your every need. Travelling from Christchurch on the east coast of the South Island, through to the Alpine Village of Hanmer Springs.
Waimakariri Gorge Bridge Canterbury
The Bridge to Bridge mountain bike event will return on the 1st of December 2024.
Kepler Track, Fiordland Southland
The Kepler Challenge takes place on the 7th of December 2024. The event will take place on the beautiful Kepler Track within Fiordland National Park. The course is 60km long with a total ascent and descent of 1350m.
Blue Lake, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Rotorua Suffer will take place on the 21st of December 2024. The event includes a Half Ironman (Swim 2km, Bike 90km & Run 21km) as well as a Quarter Ironman (Swim 1km, Bike 45km & Run 10km).
Wanaka Otago
Save the date for the TriFACTOR Wanaka 2025 on the 4th of January. Held in stunning Wanaka in Otago, TriFACTOR offers Olympic & Sprint distance triathlons, kids triathlons and Splash n Dash, a Duathlon event as well as 5km & 10km trail runs.
Wanaka Otago
The 2025 Ruby Swim will take place on the 25th of January. The event is not just about the how fast you can swim. Ruby Island is an icon in our Wanaka landscape, featured in thousands of photos and in the lore of Wanaka.
New Plymouth Taranaki
The legendary Tour of Taranaki Cycle Challenge returns in 2025 and takes riders on a striking road ride around Taranaki Maunga. The pillar event, the Spark Around the Mountain has 148km to tackle in one day. Looking for something different? Check out the Pukeiti 100. . .
Aoraki Mt Cook Canterbury
The Summer Challenge will be held in stunning Aoraki Mt Cook, from the 31st January - 2 February 2025.
Lake Brunner West Coast
Gold Trail is an amazing mountain bike race through the history of the West Coast and the Gold Trails that both our ancestors and many Chinese walked, in the search for their riches of the Gold of the West Coast. Competitors start in the historic Gold Town of Shantytown.
Kumara Beach West Coast
Held every February, the Kathmandu Coast to Coast race starts on the West Coast, at Kumara Beach and traverses the width of the South Island, crossing the main divide and finishing on the East Coast with the finish at the Pier on New Brighton Beach in Christchurch.
Wanaka Otago
Challenge Wanaka will take place on the 13-15th of February 2025. The event features one of the world’s toughest middle distance triathlon courses set against the stunning alpine backdrop of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Tarawera Ultra Trail New Zealand will take place from the 15-16th of February 2025. Tarawera Ultra Trail New Zealand offers a half marathon, 50km, 102km as well as the 100 Mile Endurance Run.
Queenstown Park Station, Queenstown Otago
The Queenstown Park Station Fun Ride, will take place on the 16th of February 2025. The Queenstown Park Station Fun Ride is a free community event and an amazing opportunity to mountain bike through the stunning Queenstown Park Station. Choose from the 18km Station Ride or the 13.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The Calley Homes Women's Triathlon will take place on the 16th of February 2025 in Mount Maunganui. The Triathlon is an entry level Women’s only event that encourages participation of Women from 11 years of age and at any level of fitness and ability.
Taupo Waikato
IRONMAN 70. 3 Taupo will take place on the 1st of March 2025.
The 1. 9km swim takes place in Lake Taupo starting on the beach, heading towards the Yacht Club and back, exiting on Lake Terrace and transitioning at Kaimanawa Reserve.
Queenstown Otago
Traversing the absolutely stunning ridges and valleys of the Harris Mountain Range between Wānaka and Arrowtown. The mountain run track covers 52km of exposed and physically challenging back-country terrain across the Motatapu and Soho Stations on an old travellers' route that is steeped in New Zealand history.
Queenstown Otago
This iconic trail run or walk is through the magnificent Motatapu, Soho, and Glencoe Stations.
Arrowtown Otago
A spectacular loop from Arrowtown, ascending the historic Tobin's Track up onto the Crown Terrace before entering the magnificent Glencoe Station. The Motatapu is a hugely enjoyable and social event, famous for its relaxed southern vibe and huge comradery. For more information visit www. motatapu. com
Arrowtown Otago
Starting and finishing at Wilcox Green, Arrowtown participants head on a 4km loop along the Arrow River Bridges Trail.
Queenstown Otago
This Mountain Bike event takes you on an iconic course through the magnificent Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations.
Maraetai Auckland
Taking place on the 9th of March 2025, the Maraetai Half Marathon offers a half marathon, 10km, 5km run/ walk and a 2km kids dash on Auckland's beautiful Pohutukawa coast.
Cathedral Square, Christchurch Canterbury
Le Race is a 100km road bike race from Christchurch to Akaroa in beautiful Canterbury. The event offers a number of options to enter including solo, as a team of 4 all completing the 100km, tandem, relay as well as a mountain bike challenge.
Walter Peak Station, Queenstown Otago
The Walter Peak High Country Run will take place on the 22nd of March 2025. After crossing Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, participants will depart at Walter Peak Station. On offer is a 10km and 5km trail run offering spectacular views of the lake and mountains.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The Shimano Volcanic Epic, presented by Tineli, is a unique five day mountain bike stage race held across New Zealand’s spectacular North Island geothermal region. If you’re looking for a truly special mountain bike event, the Shimano Volcanic Epic is your ticket to the experience of a lifetime.
Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The Mackenzie race takes you on a journey around one of New Zealand's most scenic lakes, Lake Tekapo. For this day only you will have access to private high country stations allowing you the opportunity of a lifetime to cycle your way around this incredible location.
Mission Bay Auckland
The Waterfront Half Marathon will take place on the 6th of April 2025.
The Waterfront Half Marathon held in Mission Bay, Auckland is the final event in the Auckland Half Marathon Series.
Wairakei, Taupo Waikato
The Craters Classic MTB Race will take place on the 26th of April 2025. The Get Set Aratiatia Adventure is approximately 22km taking in mostly grade 2 tracks. The Spark King Country Wairakei Wizzer is approximately 30kms long and takes in the highlights of Craters Mountain Park.
Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The 3D Rotorua Multisport Festival will take place on the 1st of June 2025. The festival offers 30km and 50km Multisport Events. The 50km multisport stages include a 9km paddle, 30km MTB and 10. 5km run. The 30km multisport challenge includes a 4. 5km paddle, 21km MTB and 5.
Lake Hayes, Queenstown Otago
Work off your Christmas over-indulging at the Lake Hayes Triathlon on the 27th of December 2025. New Zealand's oldest triathlon offers Olympic and Sprint tri distances for individuals and teams as well as a Duathlon and 5km and 10km trail runs.