New Zealand
146 sports events
Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone, Lower Hutt Wellington
The Hutt Marathon will take place on the 15th of September 2024. Distances available include a 5km fun run, 10km, Half Marathon and full Marathon. The Half Marathon, 10km and 5km can also be walked.
Whangarei Northland
The Whangarei Run/Walk Festival takes place on the 15th of September 2024. The event includes a half marathon, 8. 5km and 4km fun run and walk as part of the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series.
Kerikeri Northland
Run, Wheelie (wheel chair), Run/Walk, Competitive Walk or just walk! We have you covered!
The Kerikeri Half Marathon will take place on the 16th of September 2024. The Kerikeri Half Marathon is flat and fast and offers Half Marathon and 5km distances.
Picton School, Kent Street, Picton Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Queen Charlotte Relay is one of the oldest road relays held in New Zealand and still running on a State Highway. Taking place on the 21st of September 2024, the event is a 5 leg relay from Picton to Havelock and is open to runners and walkers.
Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Race Tekapo will return in 2024 on the 21st of September!
The event is an exciting destination race taking place in the heart of Tekapo. Enjoy breathtaking lake and mountain views while running through Lake Tekapo, Mt John and the Regional Park.
Tasman Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The annual multisport event for women only, Spring Challenge South Island will return from the 27-29th of September 2024. The South Island event will take place in the Tasman region. The annual event is designed by endurance athlete Nathan Fa’avae, who is a 6-time Adventure Racing World Champion.
Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The Blue Lake 24 Hour Challenge returns on the 28-29th September 2024. The course is a clockwise 6km around the beautiful Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) in Rotorua. Participants can run as little or as much as they choose up to 24 hours.
Te Awanga Hawkes Bay
The Cole Murray Cape Kidnappers Trail Run will take place on the 28th of September 2024. The Cole Murray Cape Kidnappers Trail Run offers a 34km, half marathon, 15km and 6km trail run or walk through stunning Cape Kidnappers in the Hawkes Bay.
Mandeville Sports Centre, Rangiora Canterbury
Muddy Good Run is exactly that, a Good Muddy Run. We build mud pits, slippery slides, mud and water slides, cars to climb over, cars to crawl under, containers to scale, hay bales to get over, camo net crawls, cargo net climbs and a run and crawl in between.
Timaru Canterbury
The National School Road Championships will take place from the 29th of September to the 1st of October 2024.
Kai Iwi Lakes Pine Park Camp Ground Northland
The 3 Lakes Trail Run is organised by Sport Northland takes place at the stunning Kai Iwi Lakes on the 5th of October 2024. Offering half marathon, 12km and 5km distance options, the 3 Lakes Trail Run caters to the whole family.
Stewart Island
Held annually amongst the pure wildness of Rakiura National Park, this event brings a high buzz to the small Stewart Island community whereby the population on the Island doubles in size over the weekend.
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.
Christchurch Canterbury
The National School MTB Championships will be held in Christchurch from the 7 - 10 October and he event will include Enduro, Downhill, Cross Country and Cross Country Relay events. At minimum competiters must be enrolled in Year 7.
Invercargill Southland
The combined South Island and National School Track Championships will be held in Invercargill on 8- 9 October 2024.
Bay Of Islands Northland
The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend has 25 walks to choose from 2km - 21km. The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend provides guided walks on private land that only opens for the walking weekend.
Karapiro Waikato
The Karapiro 100k Flyer will return on the 12th of October 2024. The course is a 100km loop starting and finishing at the Mighty River Domain. The event also offers a shorter 50km option. Both distances are open to Adult/Junior Solo Riders, Tandems and E-Bikes.
Opotiki Bay of Plenty
The Motu Challenge wil take place in Opotiki on the 12th of October 2024. The event offers a multisport race as well as the Motu 160 MTB and Road Bike Challenge as well as short and long duathlon options.
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.
Whangamatā Waikato
The Whangamatā Adventure Race involves travelling on foot and by mountain bike to collect checkpoints marked on a map. The course will take teams of 2-4 people on an exciting, cross country adventure through native bush, streams, farmland trails and forestry.
Rakaia Domain Canterbury
The Salmon Run multi-sport event will be held on the 19th of October 2024. The event includes a multisport event, a half marathon trail run and short and long duathlon options.
Auckland Viaduct Auckland
The Harbour Crossing is a world-renowned ‘bucket list’ event that attracts participants ‘the world over’ each year – this is one unique and jolly good swim! Swimming across the Auckland Harbour and finishing in the bustling Auckland Viaduct is only possible one morning a year, don’t miss your opportunity.
Wānaka Otago
The OSM Challenge Wanaka Multi event features a 25km kayak from the shores of Lake Wānaka down the Clutha River, a 43km mountain bike on epic mountain bike trails and a 14km trail run from Albert Town along the Clutha River and around the Lake’s edge.
Te Puru Puru Park, Beachlands Auckland
The Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Run, is taking place on the 20th of October 2024. The Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Run is a community event organized by the Rotary Club of Pohutukawa Coast Inc.
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.
Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Walkway, Orewa Auckland
Run Orewa takes place on the 20th of October 2024. The event has distances for runners of all abilities; 2km, 5km, 10km & 15km and is the first race in the North Shore Run Series.
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.
Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend Canterbury
The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend had its background back in 1985 when a half marathon was started as a fundraiser for kids sport.
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.
Tahunanui Beach Nelson Marlborough Tasman
We’re back in the top of the South Island for our third Interislander Big Tahuna and ready for another super sunny day at beautiful Tahunanui Beach. Events on offer at The Big Tahuna:
500m swim, 1. 3km swim and 3.
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.
Martinborough Wellington
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.
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.
North Hagley Park, Christchurch Canterbury
The Corporate Challenge Christchurch is taking place on the 6th of November 2024. The Corporate Challenge is a 5km run, jog or walk organised exclusively for businesses and organisations. The second in the Corporate Challenge series takes place in Christchurch at North Hagley Park.
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.
Taieri Mouth Otago
The Taieri Mouth Multisport and Duathlon will take place on the 10th of November 2024. The event offers a number of multisport and duathlon options.
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.
Pukekohe West - Otaua Auckland
The Counties Cycle Classic is the Rotary Club of Pukekohe Inc. major fund raiser with 100% of profits going back into the community. The event has been going since 2017 run initially on country roads west of Pukekohe, then on the Pukekohe V8 track which closed early last year.
Waitangi Park Wellington
The Corporate Challenge is a 5km run, jog or walk organised exclusively for businesses and organisations. The first event in the Corporate Challenge series takes place in Wellington on Wednesday the 13th of November 2024 at Waitangi Park.
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.
Molesworth Station Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Molesworth Run, is due to take place on the 16th of November 2024. The Molesworth Station is New Zealand's largest high country station and is located in the upper half of the South Island.
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.
Hamilton Waikato
Lugton's Round the Bridges will return on Sunday 17th of November 2024.