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!
79 Run events
Hīhīaua Peninsular, Whangarei Northland
A Sport Northland event celebrating the Hatea Loop Walk/Cycleway - Huarahi o te Whai and Workplace Health. While navigating the course, participants will pass through 5 colour stations getting covered in vibrant coloured powder as well as witnessing some local on course entertainment to keep you moving.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Lake Tennyson Canterbury
The Hanmer Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km races will take place on the 5th of December 2020.
Kepler Track, Fiordland Southland
The 33rd Kepler Challenge will be held on the 5th of December 2020 on the beautiful Kepler Track within Fiordland National Park. The course is 60km long with a total ascent and descent of 1350m.
Owhiro Bay Wellington
The fourth edition of Wellington's Tip Track Marathon will return on the 5th of December 2020. The Tip Track Marathon main focuses on lengths of the infamous Tip Track. The course is an out-and-back course with six laps of the 7km course.
Omaha Auckland
Taking place on the 6th of December 2020, the Omaha Half Marathon offers a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km run / walk and a 2km kids dash.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Raglan Waikato
The Raglan Karioi Trail is a community event with a great atmosphere. This is a mountain trail running race. We offer 3 distances: 24km run, 10km run or walk, and a 5km family run. This is taking place on mount Karioi above Whaingaroa harbour.
Bethells Beach Auckland
The Speights West Coaster explores Auckland's beautiful and dramatic West Coast. Taking place at Bethell's beach on the 12th of December 2020, the event includes distance options for runners and walkers.
Pegasus Town Canterbury
The Canterbury Half Marathon will be held on Sunday 13th of December 2020 at Pegasus Town. This beautiful setting hosts the Canterbury Half Marathon and 9km Run and Walk annually.
Hagley Park South, Christchurch Canterbury
The Sri Chinmoy Christmas Dash will be held on the 13th of December 2020 at Hagley Park in Christchurch. The event offers a festive fun run for the whole family. The course is a 3. 2 km loop in South Hagley Park.
War Memorial Park, Mt Roskill Auckland
The Sri Chinmoy Auckland Half Marathon, 5-10k and Children's 2. 5k Series is a series of 9 running and walking events that take place in the Domain and War Memorial Park, Mt Roskill.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
The Great Southern Alps Miler is 100 miles of some the most sublime and superb big mountain landscapes NZ is world famous for. Set right in the heart of the Northern end of the iconic Southern Alps, behind Hanmer Springs.
Burnham Canterbury
What you’ve always dreamed of a Wine Run, that’s right, Exercise, Fancy Dress and Wine followed by a Party, with Live Entertainment. Save the date on the 16th of January 2021.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
The James Homestead Half is an achievable 21km high country run, based around the St James Station homestead and the Macpac Mountainman/Alpine Adventure run stage. To enter or for more information check out the website at https://stjamesmountainsports. co. nz/races/the-james/homestead-half/ or check out our Face book page - https://www. facebook.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
Come run with "The Wild Things". The "James" Stampede is a full 50km ultra "adventure mountain-run" with multiple river crossings, an average altitude of 850m (highest point just over 1300m), elevation gain/loss 1505m/1626m and several short sections with no physical track on the ground e. g.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
Come run with "The Wild Things".
Waiheke Auckland
The Fullers360 Wharf2Wharf 2021 event due to take place on the 16th of January 2021 has been postponed until 2022.
Now in its 30th year, the annual Fullers360 Wharf2Wharf fun run and carnival continues to grow in popularity.
Villa Maria Estate Auckland
The Villa Maria Women's Half Marathon will take place on the 17th of January 2021 at the Villa Maria Estate in Auckland. The event offers a half marathon run as well as a 10km and 5km run / walk.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Luggate Otago
Save the date for the Ultra Easy and Big Easy Mountain Runs on the 23rd of January 2021. The event promises 100 of the most scenic and satisfying kilometers you will ever run in the Ultra Easy.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The Mount Run offers a Half Marathon, 10km and 5km and boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic and picturesque scenery. The course capitalises on the iconic Mount Maunganui and all courses include a lap of the 'Mount'.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The Mount Festival of Multisport includes the AquaBike. The event features a 3km swim followed by a 120km bike ride. The swim is in the sheltered harbour and the ride follows the flat, scenic coastal road.
Devonport Auckland
Run Devonport is race one of the Harcourts Cooper & Co North Shore Run Series. Formerly known as the Albany Lakes Summer Series, Run Devonport allows participants to accumulate points at each race towards the overall North Shore Run Series championship.
Whangarei Falls- 6 Ngunguru Road, Tikipunga, Whangarei 0173 Northland
Sport Northland's Parihaka Trail Run / Walk has been postponed from the 7th of June 2020 to the 24th of January 2021 in the interests of public safety.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Mt Holdsworth DOC campsite Wellington
The Jumbo Holdsworth Trail Race is probably the best known race in the beautiful Tararua ranges that follows one of the more popular multi day hikes.
Queenstown Events Centre, Frankton Otago
Colour Burst Queenstown 2021 is a 4km colour run held in Frankton, Queenstown. The date has been provisionally set for the 31st of January 2021. The course takes in Queenstown's stunning mountain scenery whilst participants are doused with coloured powder.
Waipara Valley Canterbury
The Vine Run 2021 will return on the 31st of January 2021 with proceeds once again going to the NZ Brain Research Institute (NZBRI).
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Buller Gorge West Coast
The Buller Gorge Marathon takes place at the dramatic Buller Gorge on the West Coast. The event offers a marathon and half marathon as well as a 4 person relay.
Taupo Waikato
The Taupo Great Lake Relay is a team relay running challenging around Lake Taupo. The 26th Taupo Great Lake Relay will be held on the 13th of February 2021. Over 3,500 competitors take part in the event with a number of entrance options.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The Tarawera Ultra Marathon 2021 will take place on the 13th of February 2021 and offers a half marathon, 50km, 102km as well as the 100 Mile Endurance Run. Entries open 4th June 2020.
Coatesville Auckland
The Coatesville Half Marathon will take place on the 14th of February 2021. Distances on offer include a Half Marathon, 8km, 4km & 2km.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Ben Lomond Otago
The Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Trail Running events are held annually on the challenging and diverse terrain of Ben Lomond Station near Queenstown.
Seddonville West Coast
On the 20th February 2021, those that revel in exploring their mental and physical limits will have an opportunity to do just that.
Hobsonville Auckland
Run the Point is the second race in the North Shore Run Series. Taking place in Hobsonville the course is a mix of boardwalk, gravel and concrete utility trail that is virtually traffic free.
Frank Kitts Park Wellington
The Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays event is Wellington’s iconic fun run/walk. Save the date for the 2021 event on the 21st of February. There are options for ages and abilities which means the whole family can get involved. Our course options include a 6.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Devonport Auckland
The Cargo Plus Coastal Challenge gives participants the chance to run, walk, wade, and rock hop all the way down Auckland’s extraordinary North Shore coastline.
Walter Peak Station, Queenstown Otago
The second Walter Peak High Country Run will take place on the 27th of February 2021. After crossing Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, participants will depart at Walter Peak Station. On offer is a 10km and 5km trail run offering spectacular views of the lake and mountains.
Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch Canterbury
The Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon will return on the 28th of February 2021, starting and finishing at Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub. This is an amazing course and with no vehicles, allows runners and walkers to concentrate on their running.
St Heliers Bay Auckland
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is New Zealand’s largest fun run, boasting over 29,000 participants each year - and growing! Our home is the vibrant city of Auckland, with the 8. 4km course following the city’s picturesque coastline.
The Domain Auckland
The YMCA Marathon Club hosts a weekly summer series in Auckland's Domain on Thursday evenings from October through to April. Runners and walkers can choose from 5km or 10km distances. Entry is $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Queenstown Otago
The iconic Motatapu returns in 2021 on 6th March with four iconic races, the 47km Mountain Bike Race, 15km Miners Trail, 42km Marathon and 51km Ultra Run.