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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.
Milford Cruising Club, Milford Auckland
The 5km Rat Race runs throughout the year every Wednesday (except for Christmas and lockdowns). The Race starts at the Milford Cruising Club in Milford, Auckland. The next race in the series will take place on the 11th of August 2021.
Leeston Canterbury
The Ellesmere Road Runners Fun Run and Walk is a weekly fun run taking place on Wednesday evenings in Leeston. The event offers both 3km and 6km distances. The course is a 3km circuit, so those running 6km do 2 laps.
Helensville Tennis Club, 164 Rautawhiri Road Auckland
The Tough Guy and Gal Auckland Obstacle challenge will take place on the 7th of August 2021.
University Of Waikato, Hamilton Waikato
The University Of Waikato Parkrun is a 5km fun run that takes place every Saturday at 8am at the University Of Waikato. First-timers to parkrun need to register and bring along a printed barcode to the event to receive a timed result.
Whangamata Bay of Plenty
The Whangamata Adventure Race will take place on the 7th of August 2021. The event is a team adventure race involving both running and mountain biking. The objective is to collect as many checkpoints on a map as possible within the allocated time.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The Rotorua Forest Festival will take place on the 8th of August 2021.
We Run the Forest offers a marathon trail run as well as a half marathon, 12km and 7km forest run which can be run or walked.
Bottlelake Forest, Christchurch Canterbury
The Krank It 2021 will take place on the 8th of August. The event is a mountain bike race for women and children only.
Onehunga Auckland
The Onehunga Half Marathon will take place on the 8th of August 2021 as part of the Run 21 Series Of Coastal Half Marathons in Auckland. Distances include a 21km half marathon, 10. 5km fun run and a 5km run or walk.
Milford Cruising Club, Milford Auckland
The 5km Rat Race runs throughout the year every Wednesday (except for Christmas and lockdowns). The Race starts at the Milford Cruising Club in Milford, Auckland. The next race in the series will take place on the 18th of August 2021.
Leeston Canterbury
The Ellesmere Road Runners Fun Run and Walk is a weekly fun run taking place on Wednesday evenings in Leeston. The event offers both 3km and 6km distances. The course is a 3km circuit, so those running 6km do 2 laps.
University Of Waikato, Hamilton Waikato
The University Of Waikato Parkrun is a 5km fun run that takes place every Saturday at 8am at the University Of Waikato. First-timers to parkrun need to register and bring along a printed barcode to the event to receive a timed result.
Te Akau Waikato
The Te Akau Gravel Buster will take place on the 15th of August 2021. The event is held in the small Waikato community Te Akau and offers two distances; 42km and 78km.
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Otago
The Impact Plumbing and Roofing Surf to Stadium Fun Run offers a 10km and 4km run or walk. The event will be held at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on the 15th of August 2021.
Totara 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.
Hutt Valley Wellington
The Cyclo Cross Nation Championships will take place on the 15th of August 2021 as part of the Aotearoa Crossfest. Cyclo cross is a form of bicycle racing consisting of multiple small laps through terrain consisting of pavement, grass, hills and obstacles.
Wither Hills Farm Park, Blenheim Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Marlborough Duathlon series has run and bike events for anyone of any ability. There are 5 races total. Race 4 will take place on the 15th of August 2021. Choose between a road cycle duathlon, a mountain bike duathlon and a kids mountain bike duathlon.
Wellington Waterfront Wellington
The Honest 10 Fun Run is held once a month at a flat out-and-back course around the Wellington Waterfront. The event is an accurately measured 10km fun run started from Freyberg Pool in Oriental Bay. Photos are free of charge and posted online alongside results after the race.
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.
Milford Cruising Club, Milford Auckland
The 5km Rat Race runs throughout the year every Wednesday (except for Christmas and lockdowns). The Race starts at the Milford Cruising Club in Milford, Auckland. The next race in the series will take place on the 25th of August 2021.
Leeston Canterbury
The Ellesmere Road Runners Fun Run and Walk is a weekly fun run taking place on Wednesday evenings in Leeston. The event offers both 3km and 6km distances. The course is a 3km circuit, so those running 6km do 2 laps.
Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch Canterbury
The Canterbury Road Championships will take place on the 21st of August 2021. This a competitive Canterbury local event and a selection trial for the NZ Road Run Championships. Runners compete in their own grades and can become thier age grade champions.
Lakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau Road, Owhata, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The Tough Guy and Gal Rotorua Obstacle challenge will take place on the 21st of August 2021.
Halswell Quarry, Kennedy's Bush Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 Canterbury
A Quickie In The Quarry is a short n sweet off-road duathlon at Christchurch's iconic quarry park in Halswell. You'll run around the quarry rim track and bike up the Crocodile for this one. The course is all off road - Run 2km, MTB 5km, Run 2km.
Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekakariki Wellington
The Dirt Duathlon Series is made up of 3 mini adventure races taking place in the Wellington / Horowhenua regions between June and August. Race 3 of the Series will take place in Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekakariki on the 21st of August.
University Of Waikato, Hamilton Waikato
The University Of Waikato Parkrun is a 5km fun run that takes place every Saturday at 8am at the University Of Waikato. First-timers to parkrun need to register and bring along a printed barcode to the event to receive a timed result.
Pukekohe Park Auckland
Auckland City Tri Club has hosted the annual Duathlon at Pukekohe race track since 2009! Athletes get the best of both worlds - a fast smooth surface on the bike, a variety of run surfaces . . . all in a compact location.
Bottle Lake Canterbury
Canterbury Mountain Bike Series – is a 3 Race Series staged at Bottle Lake in Christchurch. This event is staged every 2 weeks in August and September and competitors will receive points toward the Series in every race.
Teretonga Park, Invercargill Southland
The Southland Tri Club Winter Duathlon Series Round 3 will take place on the 22nd of August 2021 at Teteronga Park, Invercargill. The event contains races to suit all ages and abilities. Pre-race registration and briefing will commence at 9:30 am and races will start at 10 am.
Craters Mountain Bike Park, Taupo Waikato
The Craters Trail Run will take place on the 22nd of August 2021.
Craters Trail Run is race 2 of the Run Taupō Trail Series. The event will be held at Craters Mountain Bike Park in Taupo and offers a half marathon, 12km and 7km.
Seddon School, Seddon, Blenheim Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Tussock Run is a school fundraising event for Seddon School and is suitable for anyone of any fitness ability. There are multiple distances to choose from, including 5km, quarter marathon and 15km.
Milford Cruising Club, Milford Auckland
The 5km Rat Race runs throughout the year every Wednesday (except for Christmas and lockdowns). The Race starts at the Milford Cruising Club in Milford, Auckland. The next race in the series will take place on the 1st of September 2021.
Leeston Canterbury
The Ellesmere Road Runners Fun Run and Walk is a weekly fun run taking place on Wednesday evenings in Leeston. The event offers both 3km and 6km distances. The course is a 3km circuit, so those running 6km do 2 laps.
Naseby Otago
The Great Naseby Water Race will take place from the 26th to the 28th of August 2021. The event is a series of ultra running events. Distances include 50, 60, 80, 100, 160, 200, and 320km. Must be 18 years or older to participate.
Bay Of Islands Northland
The Edge Secondary Schools Beast will take place on the 27th of August as part of the Fullers Greatsights Bay Of Islands BEAST.
Clyde Otago
The Clyde to Alexandra Road Race will take place on the 28th of August 2021. The Clyde to Alexandra Road Race is a long running event organised by the Alexandra Harrier and Walkers Club.
Blenheim Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The 2021 Skoda Southern Tour will take place from the 28th to the 29th of August. This is a points-based tour although times will be recorded for the Time Trial and Hill Climb stages.
Nelson Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Dun Run will take place on the 28th of August 2021. Rugged but runnable - up into the “ Backwoods of Nelson” and along the sub alpine mineral belt.
Paihia Northland
The Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Beast will take place on the 28th of August.
Have you got what it takes to tame the Bay of Islands beast? Join us in the beautiful Bay of Islands for the ‘Fullers Greatsights Bay of Islands Beast’.
Banks Peninsula Canterbury
The Banks Peninsula Adventure Race is a 3 or 6 hour adventure race on Sunday, 28th of August 2021 starting from a mystery location somewhere on the Peninsula, within 1 hours drive of Christchurch.
University Of Waikato, Hamilton Waikato
The University Of Waikato Parkrun is a 5km fun run that takes place every Saturday at 8am at the University Of Waikato. First-timers to parkrun need to register and bring along a printed barcode to the event to receive a timed result.
Hutt Valley Wellington
The 2021 Huttcross Season Round 5 will take place on the 29th of August 2021. This is the final event in the Huttcross Series and will go on with a fancy dress. Cyclocross is a great way to stay active outdoors over winter.
Hampton Downs, Ta Kauwhata Waikato
The Race Track Run will take place on the 29th of August 2021. The event is open to all runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels. The idea is to run as many laps of the 2. 7km track you can in two hours.
51 Brownston Street, Wanaka Otago
The Trail Fuel 5km series is a weekly run/walk held every Monday night at 51 Brownston Street, Wanaka. Participants meet at 5. 45pm at the Trail Fuel food truck. The 5km course heads around Eely point and finishes back at the truck.
Hansen Park, Ōpāwa Canterbury
The U18 Junior Cross Country Race will take place on the 4th of September at Hansen Park, Ōpāwa. Every August, several hundred youth runners meet to enjoy the flat fast course around Hansen Park.
Mt Wellington Auckland
The Skoda Northern Tour will take place on the 4th and 5th of September 2021. The event includes 3 stages; an Individual Time Trial, Hill Climb and Criterium. Saturday 4th September
Stage 1. Individual Time Trial
Stage 2. Hill ClimbSunday 5th September
Stage 3. Criterium
Central Otago Otago
The Spring Rogaine will take place on the 4th of September 2021. The event involves teams of two to five reaching as many checkpoints as possible in the time allocated to the event.
Bottle Lake Canterbury
Canterbury Mountain Bike Series – is a 3 Race Series staged at Bottle Lake in Christchurch. This event is staged every 2 weeks in August and September and competitors will receive points toward the Series in every race.
Riverhead Forest Auckland
Race Six of the Xterra Auckland Trail Run Series will to take place on the 5th of September.
The Xterra Auckland Trail Run Series is a series of six trail runs that take place in and around Auckland during the winter months.
Milford Reserve, Craig Road, Milford Auckland
The North Shore Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5km Fun Run & Walk & Kids Marathon will take place on Auckland’s beautiful North Shore and is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s most Scenic Marathon & Half Marathon events.