New Zealand
226 sports events
Westport West Coast
Caltex Westport Cape Fear will take place on the 8th of May 2021. Cape Fear is a multisport physical challenge for youth aged 10 - 18.
Hokitika West Coast
The South Island Ultra Marathon will be held on Saturday 8th May 2021 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island.
Waihi Waikato
The Nugget Multisport Festival will return on the 8th of May 2021.
The Festival includes the Full Nugget Multisport Race, Half Nugget Duathlon, 24km Adventure Run / Walk and the 12km or 6km Off-Road Run/Walk.
Wairau Valley Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon due to take place on the 9th of May 2020 has been postponed until the 8th of May 2021. The Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon takes place amoungst the vineyards in the gorgeous Marlborough region in New Zealand.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Australasia's oldest marathon event, the Rotorua Marathon will take place on the 8th of May 2021. Celebrating its 57th running, the event offers a Marathon, Half Marathon as well as a 10km and 5. 5km run or walk.
Riverhead Forest Auckland
Eukanuba Tails and Trails is a 5km and 10km run or walk in Riverhead for canines of all sizes & abilities and their two-legged friends.
Woodend Beach Domain Canterbury
The Lionel Fox Relays will take place on the 8th of May 2021. The event is an afternoon of off-road relays with your family and friends. Relays are a great way to step up to racing by being part of a team.
Mission Bay Auckland
Race Four of the Barefoot and Thompson People's Triathlon will take place at Mission Bay on the 9th of May 2021.
Christchurch Canterbury
Race 2 of the Christchurch 10km Series will take place at New Brighton on the 9th of May 2021. The Series will take place across the year with 2 day and 2 night events. In 2021 the series will be taking participants across the world with themed races.
Mount Holdsworth, Masterton Wellington
The Wairarapa Mountain Run And Duathlon will take place on the 9th of May 2021. Choose from a "short course", "long course" or "run only". Short and Long Courses are set up in 3 stages.
Short Course:
Stage 1: 400m run & 21. 3km cycle.
O'Hagan's Irish Bar, Viaduct Harbour Auckland
The O'Hagans 5km Fun Run is will take place every Tuesday until the end of May and then fortnightly until mid-August at O'Hagan's Irish Bar. Every finisher receives a free beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink and goes into the spot prize draw at 7pm.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
The Old Forest Hanmer 100 will return on the 14-15th of May 2021. A fully achievable forest trail ultra-run, great for those wanting to try off road ultra's or step up to new distances for the first time but still enough to keep the old hands occupied.
Lake Karapiro Waikato
The NZCT New Zealand Canoe Sprint Championships will be held at Lake Karapiro from the 14 - 15 May 2021. The event is the pinnacle of the canoe sprint domestic season and is open to all age groups. Distances will include 200m, 500m, 1000m (depending on age group).
Wairakei, Taupo Waikato
The Craters Classic MTB Race will take place on the 15th of May 2021. Choose from the Short and Sweet 17km course. In the Middle is 32kms. The Long & Hard Course is 47km, and the E bike multip lap race goes for 2 hours. .
Napier Hawkes Bay
The New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Hawke's Bay Marathon due to take place on the 19th of September 2020 has been postponed until the 15th of May 2021. Distances on offer include a marathon, half marathon, 10km and 3km kids run.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
We Run the Night due to take place on the 13th of March has been postponed to the 15th of May 2021.
The distances include a 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km. Runners are encouraged to wear their own bright lights, to dress up and run the night.
Rangitoto Island Auckland
The Dual Mototapu-Rangitoto Traverse is your only chance in the year to do an event or mountain bike on Mototapu and Rangitoto islands. The event includes a trail run/walk, MTB, and off-road triathlon options as well as a kids dash.
Huntly Waikato
The Huntly Half Marathon will take place on the 16th of May 2021. The event includes a half marathon, 10km, 5km as well as a 2km kids run. All distances can be run or walked.
Paihia Northland
This iconic event offers a choice of three run or walk distances – 6km, 8. 7km and 21. 1km which starts and finishes in the heart of the coastal town of Paihia.
Aldinga Bay SA
South Australia’s premier half marathon, 10K & 5K event with a stunning course taking in sections of scrub, wetlands, beach, esplanade & quiet back roads around Aldinga Bay. Our events are open to runners & walkers alike.
Ohakuri Waikato
The Moto Mountain Run will take place on the 16th of May 2021. The event is a triathlon/relay that consists of a 40km Motorcycle Ride, a 20km Mountain Bike Ride, a 10km Trail Run and a 400m Run for the whole team to cross the line.
Summerhill Mountain Bike Park, Papamoa Bay of Plenty
The Summerhill Skedaddle will take place on the 16th of May 2021. The event is a free trail running event on the sweet single trails of Summerhill in a bid to finish 5km laps for up to 6 hours. Run as a solo or in teams of 2.
O'Hagan's Irish Bar, Viaduct Harbour Auckland
The O'Hagans 5km Fun Run is will take place every Tuesday until the end of May and then fortnightly until mid-August at O'Hagan's Irish Bar. Every finisher receives a free beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink and goes into the spot prize draw at 7pm.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
The Bivouac Outdoor Mt Isobel Challenge will return on the 22nd of May 2021. The Bivouac Outdoor Mt Isobel Challenge is a mountain duathlon which takes place in the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs.
Bottle Lake Forest Park, Waitikiri Drive, Bottle Lake, Christchurch 8083 Canterbury
This is where it all started! A Quickie In The Forest uses Bottle Lake Forest Park's winding tracks and 4WD roads for a super fun duathlon event.
Massey University, Palmerston North Manawatu-Whanganui
The Manawatu Striders Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on the 23rd of May 2021. The event offers a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km as well as a Kids MaraFun Race which has two distances available.
O'Hagan's Irish Bar, Viaduct Harbour Auckland
The O'Hagans 5km Fun Run is will take place every Tuesday until the end of May and then fortnightly until mid-August at O'Hagan's Irish Bar. Every finisher receives a free beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink and goes into the spot prize draw at 7pm.
Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata Wellington
The Tough Guy and Gal Wellington Obstacle challenge will take place on the 29th of May 2021.
Hutt Valley Wellington
The 2021 Huttcross Season Round 1 will take place on the 30th of May 2021. Cyclocross is a great way to stay active outdoors over winter. In this event, races are run by time rather than distance.
Palmerston North Taranaki
The Junior Tough Guy and Gal Palmerston North Obstacle challenge will take place on the 31st of May 2021. The junior event is open to both male and female competitors who are 7 to 12 years of age.
Clifton Station, Te Awanga Hawkes Bay
The Junior Tough Guy and Gal Hawke's Bay Obstacle challenge will take place on Wednesday 2nd of June 2021. The junior event is open to both male and female competitors who are 7 to 12 years of age.
Invercargill Canterbury
EVENTS
Each round to offer Endurance and Sprint options. Riders can choose to enter one of these options. Endurance option will include (but not limited to)
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium
Sprint option will include (but not limited to)
• Derby, Keirin, Sprints, Team Sprint
Porirua Wellington
The NZ Enduro Championship Round 3 will take place on the 5th and 6th of June 2021. The series involves 5 motorbike races taking place at different locations around New Zealand. The focus is to give riders some experience of how the A4DE and ISDE is run.
Lake Tikitapu & Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The 3D Rotorua Multisport Festival will be held on the 6th of June 2021. There are four Multisport Events combining paddle, mountain bike and run disciplines over 20km, 30km and 50km distances which can be completed solo or in a team.
Kaiteriteri Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Nelson Airport K2M Multisport Event due to take place on the 2nd of May 2020 has been postponed to the 6th of June 2021.
Wind your way by foot or bike on the Great Taste Trail from the famous Kaiteriteri Beach to the idyllic Mapua Estuary.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The Mt Runners and Walkers Half Marathon is due to return on Queen's Birthday weekend in 2021. The event had to be cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19. The Mt Runners and Walkers Half Marathon offers a half marathon, 10km and 5km.
O'Hagan's Irish Bar, Viaduct Harbour Auckland
The O'Hagans 5km Fun Run is will take place every Tuesday until the end of May and then fortnightly until mid-August at O'Hagan's Irish Bar. Every finisher receives a free beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink and goes into the spot prize draw at 7pm.
Mt Difficulty Otago
The Rustic Run And Walk will take place on the 12th of June 2021. The event is an individual or team marathon or half marathon, running 5. 3km laps through the Bannockburn Sluicings in Otago.
Mt Difficulty, Cromwell Otago
The Mt Difficult Ascent is an adventure run up Mt Difficulty in Otago. This is a challenging mountain trail ‘run’ with some sections of the ascent between 40-50 degrees as well as a 200m section with a set rope in part of the decent.
Masterton Wellington
The NZ Enduro Championship Round 4 will take place on the 12th of June 2021. The series involves 5 motorbike races taking place at different locations around New Zealand. The focus is to give riders some experience of how the A4DE and ISDE is run.
785 Nicholls Road, Waipukurau Hawkes Bay
The Ranui Farm Park Half Marathon, 12km and 5. 5km is race 3 of the Hammer Nutrition Hawke's Bay Trail Run Series. The event will take place on the 13th of June 2021 at Ranui Farm Park in Waipukurau.
The Domain Auckland
The Sri Chinmoy Auckland Half Marathon, 5-10k and Children's 2. 5k Series is a series of 9 running and walking events that take place in the Domain and War Memorial Park, Mt Roskill. Race Four of the series will take place on the 14th of June in the Domain.
Waitawa Regional Park Auckland
The Xterra Auckland Trail Run Series is a series of six trail runs that take place in and around Auckland during the winter months. The series aims to encourage people to give trail running or walking a go and to get out and about during the colder months.
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.
Sumner, Christchurch Canterbury
The Sri Chinmoy Sumner Esplanade 10km, 5km & Kids 2. 5km Series is a series of three family friendly runs held at Sumner, Christchurch. Race 2 of the series will take place on the 13th of June 2021 and offers a 10km, 5km as well as a kids 2.
Martinborough, South Wairarapa Wellington
The NZ Enduro Championship Round 5 will take place on the 13th of June 2021. The series involves 5 motorbike races taking place at different locations around New Zealand. The focus is to give riders some experience of how the A4DE and ISDE is run.
Bay Park, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The Junior Tough Guy and Gal Tauranga is a chance for primary and intermediate aged kids to get involved in New Zealand’s biggest mud run series. There are two courses to choose from - a 1. 5km and a 3km.
Kaitaia Northland
The Cape to Kaitaia Cycle Challenge is a 111km cycle race from Cape Reinga to Kaitaia held every year on the 3rd Saturday of June. The ride is hosted by the Far North Flash Cycling Club and is New Zealands northern most Cycle Challenge.
Taupo Waikato
The Possum Night Trail Run will take place on the 19th of June 2021. Run or walk 5km, 12km or 21km through steaming fields on single track. Then relax and soak in the hottest pools.
Waimakariri Gorge Bridge Canterbury
Bridge to Bridge "North" is now 3 mountain bike rides on the Northern Bank of the Waimakariri River.