New Zealand
My Next Challenge helps you find your next running event in New Zealand. Whether you are looking for a fun run for the family, your next marathon or half marathon, ultra-distance run, trail run, bucket list runs through vineyards, along beaches or up mountains, challenge yourself, be inspired and get active!
8 Run events
Havelock North Hawkes Bay
Three Peaks, One Epic Challenge! Triple Peaks is Hawke’s Bay’s iconic endurance event, challenging runners, walkers and mountain bikers to take on the region’s three legendary peaks – Mt Kahuranaki, Te Mata Peak, and Mt Erin.
Hokitika West Coast
A unique Backyard Ultra between the sea and the Southern Alps. 1 loop. 1 hour. Run till you drop. Friendly, grassroots, and stunningly scenic. Capped at 150 runners.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
Four Square Hanmer Half - Hanmer Springs
Love Every Step
A run like no other—towering 100-year-old trees, crisp alpine air, and golden autumn colours set the scene for an unforgettable day on the trails.
Akaroa Canterbury
Join us for an unforgettable experience in the beautiful Akaroa Harbour. Each course hugs the rim of an ancient volcano; over looking the sparkling waters of the Akaroa Harbour to the right, and the South Pacific Ocean to the left.
Sky Stadium Wellington
The Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon has been the Capital City’s favourite footrace for almost 40 years.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Run The Forest is the New Zealand's 1# winter fun run everyone's talking about! Three distances to run or walk, party vibes from start to finish and Rotorua’s unique geothermal and Redwood trails. Get the crew together and sign up for the coolest thing you’ll do this winter.
Henderson Park, 41 Wilsher Cresent, Henderson, 0612 Auckland
Have you looked at ultra distance running events and wanted to give it a go? Do you feel you would miss the time cut off? Well then this is the perfect event for you. Join us on Sunday 27th of September for what should be an epic adventure.
New Plymouth Taranaki
5 Events | 2 Days | 42. 2km
Run one. Or run them all. Nau mai, haere mai to New Zealand’s boldest running challenge. The Taranaki Coastal Five isn’t your standard “run in a straight line and hope for the best” kind of event.