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!
116 Run events
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.
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.
Paekakariki Wellington
XTERRA Wellington embraces the rugged coastal landscape that is Kāpiti, in the heart of the Wellington region, New Zealand. Taking place on the 13th of February 2021, the event offers three run courses, a 26km MTB race, a Duathlon as well as Short and Long distance Triathlons.
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.
Victoria Park, Christchurch Canterbury
In partnership with The Press, Sport Canterbury invites people all ages from across New Zealand to gather in Christchurch for a very special event on the 21st of February 2021.
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.
Papatowai Otago
The Papatowai Challenge is a 15. 5km fun run and walk held in the Catlins. Papatowai is located approximately two hours from Dunedin and one and a half hours from Invercargill.
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.
Cable Bay Adventure Park Nelson Marlborough Tasman
Ultra NZ is an Ultra Series tackling New Zealand’s best terrain. Looking for your next Ultra or want to find your endurance limit? Ultra 24 gives you the chance to run as far as you can over 24 hours. 1 course, 24 hours of racing.
Whakawerawera Forest, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The Copthorne Rotorua Off-Road Half Marathon takes place in stunning Whakawerawera Forest in Rotorua on the 7th of March 2021. Distances on offer include the Half Marathon run as well as a 10. 5km and 5km run /walk and a 1. 5km and 2. 5km Kids Run.
Victoria Square, Cambridge Waikato
The Waipa Fun Run will return to Victoria Square, Cambridge on the 7th of March 2021 and offers a 10km, 5km and 2km schools challenge. The event is a fundraiser for St Peters Catholic School.
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.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
We Run the Night will return to Mount Maunganui on the 13th of March 2021. The distances include a 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km. Runners are encouraged to wear their own bright lights, to dress up and run the night. All distances can be run or walked.
Marchant Road, Kaitoke Wellington
Due to a slip at Blue Bluff on Otaki Gorge road, and the subsequent road closure for the foreseeable future, the course for the 2021 race will NOT be the traditional Southern Crossing.
Riverhead Forest Auckland
Eukanuba Tails and Trails is a 5km and 10km run or walk in Riverhead for canines of all sizes & abilities and their two-legged friends.
Maraetai Auckland
Taking place on the 14th of March 2021, the Maraetai Half Marathon offers a half marathon, 10km, 5km run/ walk and a 2km kids dash on Auckland's beautiful Pohutukawa coast.
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.
Kaiteriteri Beach Nelson Marlborough Tasman
A challenging Half Marathon and 14km courses - it has a couple of good climbs in there, but these can be forgiven when you consider you are running or walking in pure paradise. Your climbs lead you to magic views over bay and beyond.
Lake Matahina, Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The Omataroa 8k Fun Run offers an 8km and 20km run or walk at Lake Matahina, Whakatane on the 20th of March 2021.
Northburn Otago
The Northburn 100 will return in 2021 on the 20-21st March 2021 after the 2020 event was cancelled due to Covid-19.
The event offers a 100 miler, 100km and 50km ultra distance runs as well as a marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and a kids race.
Foxton Beach, Foxton Manawatu-Whanganui
Footprints in the Sand Lions Club of Foxton Half Marathon and Fun Run will be held on the 21st of March 2021. The event was postponed due to bad weather on the planned date in November 2019.
Albany Auckland
Run Albany will return on the 21st of March 2021. The event is the third and final race in the North Shore Run Series. Distances on offer throughout the series include 15km, 10km, 5km & 2km.
Christchurch Canterbury
The Les Mills City2Surf which was due to take place on Sunday, 22nd March, 2020 has been postponed to the 21st of March 2021.
The event offers a 14km and 6km fun run.
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.
Whenuapai Auckland
The Shoe Science Whenuapai Half Marathon will take place on the 28th of March 2021.
The Shoe Science Whenuapai Half Marathon is a fundraiser for the Massey Athletic Club and offers a half marathon, 10km, 6km and 2km kids run.
Lake Hayes, Queenstown Otago
Save the date in your diary for the Lake Hayes Run on the 2nd of April 2021. The event is held annually over Easter each year at the stunning Lake Hayes in Queenstown. The event offers a Half Marathon, 10km & 5km trail run.
Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch Canterbury
The Forest Run Fest will take place on the 3rd of April 2021.
A morning for all levels of walkers and runners, get out there, compete and breathe in the fresh forest air with your family and friends.
Mt Arrowsmith Woolshed Canterbury
The Arrowsmith Races Marathon and MTB Race will take place on the 10th of April 2021. On offer is a marathon run or mountain bike course as well as a Duathlon. There are shorter 17km and 10-11km running distances also available.
Rangitoto Island Auckland
The Dual Mototapu-Rangitoto Traverse is your only chance in the year to do an event or mountain bike on Mototapu and Rangitoto islands. The event includes a trail run/walk, MTB, and off-road triathlon options as well as a kids dash.