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!
18 Run events
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.
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.
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.
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.
Queenstown Otago Challenge yourself on this iconic 52km Ultra Trail Run. The Motatapu Ultra traverses the stunning ridges and valleys of the Harris Mountain Range between Wānaka and Arrowtown.
Queenstown Otago Experience the Motatapu Trail Marathon. Completing a marathon, whether you run or walk, is an incredible achievement, and it becomes even more memorable when set against the stunning backdrop of the Motatapu Trail Marathon.
Queenstown Otago Join the Epic 15km Trail Run or Walk in Arrowtown. This trail run course follows a spectacular loop from Arrowtown, ascending the historic Tobin’s Track up onto the Crown Terrace before entering the magnificent Glencoe Station.
Queenstown Otago Starting and finishing at Wilcox Green, Arrowtown participants head on a 4km loop along the Arrow River Bridges Trail.