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!
19 Run events
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
The Dog Creek Timber Trail Ultra Run (formerly knonwn as the Old Forest Hanmer 100) will take place on the 4th of April 2025.
Mission Bay Auckland
The Waterfront Half Marathon will take place on the 6th of April 2025.
The Waterfront Half Marathon held in Mission Bay, Auckland is the final event in the Auckland Half Marathon Series.
Waitomo Waikato
The Discover Waitomo Trail Run will take place on the 12th of April 2025. The event offers four distances including 6km, 11km, 21km and 35km. All distances can be run or walked and the 6km and 11km are considered suitable for kids.
The Divide, Fiordland Southland
The Routeburn Classic is an iconic ‘adventure run’ along New Zealand’s renowned Routeburn Track. This exclusive event, limited to 400 athletes, takes place annually in late April.
Christchurch Canterbury
The Christchurch Marathon will return on the 13th of April 2025.
Inspired by the 1974 Commonwealth Games marathon, the Christchurch Marathon has been the South Island’s premier marathon event since 1981. The Christchurch Marathon is renowned as one of the fastest courses in the world.
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.