New Zealand
42 sports events
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 Tikitapu (Blue lake) Bay of Plenty
The blue waters and native forest of Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) makes this event a very special experience for swimmers and spectators at our only fresh water event in the Series.
Point England Reserve Auckland
The Central East Auckland Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is located at Point England Reserve in Point England. Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
The Dog Creek Timber Trail Ultra Run (formerly knonwn as the Old Forest Hanmer 100) will take place on the 4th of April 2025.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The XTERRA Rotorua Festival 2025, will take place on the 5th of April.
The XTERRA Rotorua Festival offers multiple events from the Xterra Triathlons to three Trail Run or Walk distances, a 26km mountain bike ride and a duathlon.
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.
Big Hill Station, Kererū, Hastings Hawkes Bay
Following the success of the inaugural event in 2024, the Friends of Kererū School and the Kererū Hall Committee are excited to welcome you back to the beautiful Kererū community for another amazing Hill Country Walk/Run.
Kaiapoi Rugby Club Canterbury
What is Relay for Life?
Relay For Life is community event that brings friends, whānau, schools, and workplaces together to celebrate cancer survivors and carers; remember loved ones lost to cancer; and fight back by raising awareness and funds for the Cancer Society.
Christchurch Canterbury
The Muddy Good Run Canterbury will take place on the 6th of April 2025. Muddy Good Run is exactly that, a Good Muddy Run.
Whitireia Polytech, Porirua Wellington
2025 is the 20th anniversary Porirua Grand Traverse. Established in 2006, the “PGT” is a wide reaching festival of fitness showcasing Porirua’s spectacular hills, harbour and coastline.
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.
Invercargill Southland
The Murihiku Women's Duathlon, is taking place on the 6th of April 2025. This event is entry level and can be entered as an individual or a team of 2. More suitable for MTB rather than road bike. Distance options include:
Short Course Duathlon: 500m run, 8.
Kaikoura Canterbury
The Kaikoura Adventure Race will take place on the 11-13 April 2025. Please refer to Facebook page for further information.
Waitomo Waikato
The Discover Waitomo Trail Run will take place on the 12th of April 2025. The event offers four distances including 6km, 11km, 21km and 35km. All distances can be run or walked and the 6km and 11km are considered suitable for kids.
The Divide, Fiordland Southland
The Routeburn Classic is an iconic ‘adventure run’ along New Zealand’s renowned Routeburn Track. This exclusive event, limited to 400 athletes, takes place annually in late April.
Christchurch Canterbury
The Christchurch Marathon will return on the 13th of April 2025.
Inspired by the 1974 Commonwealth Games marathon, the Christchurch Marathon has been the South Island’s premier marathon event since 1981. The Christchurch Marathon is renowned as one of the fastest courses in the world.
Mt Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The New Zealand Oceean Swim Series Mount Swim will take place on the 19th of April 2025.
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.
Teretonga Park, Sandy Point, Invercargill Southland
The 6+6 Maxis Projects Adventure Race is taking place from the 26-27th of April 2025. The 6+6 Maxis Projects Adventure Race hosted by the Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club is a two staged adventure race.
Greymouth West Coast
Around Brunner Cycle Ride will take place on the 3rd of May 2025. The event offers a 130km circuit of Lake Brunner as well as a 260km Enduro. The ride starts and finishes outside Hotel Lake Brunner and showcases stunning views of mountains and lakes throughout the ride.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
The Hanmer Half Marathon will return on the 3rd of May 2025. The Hanmer Half Marathon takes competitors on a unique journey through Hanmer Forest amongst amazing mountain scenery. This is a great pre race for the Christchurch Marathon.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
We Run the Night will return in 2025 on the 3rd of May at Mount Maunganui. Choose from 5km, 10km and half marathon distances. Runners are encouraged to wear their own bright lights, to dress up and run the night along Mount Maunganui's iconic Marine Parade.
Hokitika West Coast
The South Island Ultra Marathon will be held on the 10th of May 2025 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island.
Taihape, New Zealand Manawatu-Whanganui
This year the Rangitikei Adventure Race will include a 6hr duathlon and 12hr paddling and duathlon options and all will be run in a rogaine style format.
Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
No matter what or how you ride, you’ll love the Highlander!
The team from the Whaka100 present the Highlander MTB Challenge! The event aims to pack as much fun and flow into one event as possible without to much hardcore.
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.
Redwood Street Gateway Car Park, Blenheim Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Mt Vernon Grand Traverse is an 18km hill run up Mt Vernon following the boundaries of the Wither Hills Farm park. With 950 meters of climbing and ascent to 422 meters this is a challenging run.
Wairakei Resort, Taupo Waikato
The Possum Night Trail Run will take place on the 14th of June 2025. Grab your headtorch and run or walk 5km, 12km or 21km through the dark at Wairakei Resort, Taupo.
Waimakariri Gorge Bridge Canterbury
Bridge to Bridge "North" is due to take place on the 15th of June 2025. Now 3 mountain bike rides on the Northern Bank of the Waimakariri River.
Sky Stadium Wellington
The Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon has been the Capital City’s favourite footrace for more than 35 years.
Wellington
The WUU2K will celebrate its 10th anniversary on the 12th of July 2025. The WUU2K or 'Wellington Urban Ultra 2K', is a trail-running endurance event around the hills that surround New Zealand's capital city. The event offers a 21km, 45km and 65km Ultra Marathon.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Run The Forest is the only reason you need to get up and get going this winter. Three distances across Rotorua’s unique geothermal and Redwood trails. Expect on-course entertainment, finish line vibes, tunes, food and more.
Mt Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The Mount Maunganui Half Marathon will take place on the 23rd of August 2025 at beautiful Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty.
The Mount Maunganui Half Marathon includes a Half Marathon, 10km and 5km and all distances can be run or walked.
Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Merrell Race Tekapo is an exciting destination race located in the heart of Lake Tekapo, where you can indulge in stunning lake and mountain views, relax and soak in local hot pools, play up the snowy mountains and be blown away by the serenity of the International Dark Sky Reserve.
Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch Canterbury
Finally, a chance to run with your best friend! An off road walking/running event set in the beautiful Bottle Lake Forest and beaches of Christchurch. The 4 Paws Marathon is a dream inspired by a passionate Sport & Exercise Doctor who loves running with his dogs.
Waipa Mountain Bike Park Bay of Plenty
The toughest, most satisfying, one-day mtb marathon you’ll ever do.
By combining endless single-track with relentless climbs and descents – you won’t know whether to cry with happiness or pain. You’ll most probably do both.
Memorial Square, Martinborough, South Wairaraoa
Round the Vines is the biggest small school fundraiser in NZ! Last year 14,250 fund-raising kilometres were walked and run - with the course going through Martinborough School, so you can see some of what RTV has given pupils and the community.
Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, Tauranga Bay of Plenty
The City to Surf Tauranga - Mt Maunganui Fun Run Walk will return on the 9th of November 2025. The event offers a half marathon, 11km and 5km. All distances can be run or walked.
New Plymouth Taranaki
Join us in 2025 for the 5th Coastal Five! Run one or run all five events to equal the marathon distance. Choose from the Coastal Half Marathon, Pukeiti 10km, Lake Mangamahoe 4. 5km, Pukekura Park 5km or finish it off with the Raceway Mile.
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 7th of December 2025.
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.