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!
73 Run events
Omaha Auckland
The Omaha Half Marathon, is back and taking place on the 3rd of December 2023. The Omaha Half Marathon offers a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km run / walk and a 2km kids dash.
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 run / walk. This is taking place on mount Karioi above Whaingaroa harbour.
Pegasus Town Canterbury
The Canterbury Half Marathon will be held on Sunday 10th of December 2023 at Pegasus Town. This beautiful setting hosts the Canterbury Half Marathon and 9km Run and Walk annually.
Bell Block Taranaki
The Nexans Fun Run Walk is a fun run series which takes place over the summer in a number of different venues througout Taranaki. The events offer a number of distances to cater to all ages and abilities and can be run or walked.
Christchurch Canterbury
The Aotearoa Ultra Marathon will take place on the 13th of January 2024. The event, starting at Little River, will let you experience the beautiful scenery of Akaroa Harbour, Pigeon Bay, Port Levy, Mt Herbert, Lyttleton Harbour and Halswell Quarry.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
The Great Southern Alps Miler will take place on the 19-20th of January 2024. The Great Southern Alps Miler is 100 miles of some the most sublime and superb big mountain landscapes NZ is world famous for.
Rossendale Wines Vineyard 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 20th of January 2024. The event starts with a run or walk, within Rossendale Wines Vineyard.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The Mount Run is taking place January 20th 2024. 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'.
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.
Topec Taranaki
The Nexans Fun Run Walk is a fun run series which takes place over the summer in a number of different venues througout Taranaki. The events offer a number of distances to cater to all ages and abilities and can be run or walked.
Waiheke Auckland
The Fullers360 Wharf2Wharf will take place on the 21st of January 2024 in stunning Waiheke.
The annual Fullers360 Wharf2Wharf fun run and carnival continues to grow in popularity. The event offers a 25km, 12km, 5km as well a kids fun run.
Auckland Domain Auckland
The event uses a 5km loop starting and finishing at the main grandstand and following a course similar to the 10K Series in the Auckland Domain. This event is part of the Triple 8 Quest, which runs 8 half marathons or marathons on 8 continents in 8 days.
Coronet Peak, Queenstown Otago
The Powder Dash Run is a 5km run, jog or walk amongst the stunning mountain scenery of Coronet Peak whilst you are covered all the colours of the rainbow. In addition, enjoy a water slide at the finish line.
Waipara Valley Canterbury
The Vine Run is coming back and is due to take place on the 28th of January 2024. Ivan Donaldson, co-founder of Pegasus Bay along with his wife Christine, practiced as a neurologist in Christchurch for many years and was also involved in the establishment of the Institute.
Tongariro National Park Manawatu-Whanganui
The Ring of Fire Ruapehu is due to take place on the 3rd of February 2024. The Ring of Fire is an event in the Ruapehu Trail Festival. The 73km Volcanic Ultra Run is an incredibly tough physical and mental challenge that only carefully prepared individuals will take on.
Lake Rotokare Taranaki
The Nexans Fun Run Walk is a fun run series which takes place over the summer in a number of different venues througout Taranaki. The events offer a number of distances to cater to all ages and abilities and can be run or walked.
Oamaru Harbour Playground, Oamaru Otago
The February Fun Run/Walk & Duathlon Series is a running series taking place in Oamaru on Wednesday evenings in February. The first race in the series will take place on the 7th of February 2024. The event has distances available for anyone of any ability.
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.
Coatesville Auckland
The Coatesville Half Marathon will take place on the 11th of February 2024. Distances on offer include a Half Marathon, 8km, 4km & 2km.
Oamaru Harbour Playground, Oamaru Otago
The February Fun Run/Walk & Duathlon Series is a running series taking place in Oamaru on Wednesday evenings in February. The second race in the series will take place on the 14th of February 2024. The event has distances available for anyone of any ability.
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.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The Tarawera Ultra will return in 2024 on the 17 -18th of February. The Tarawera Ultra Marathon offers a half marathon, 50km, 102km as well as the 100 Mile Endurance Run. Part of the UTMB World Series, the event attracts some of the world’s best elite trail runners.
Oamaru Harbour Playground, Oamaru Otago
The February Fun Run/Walk & Duathlon Series is a running series taking place in Oamaru on Wednesday evenings in February. The third and final race in the series will take place on the 21st of February 2024. The event has distances available for anyone of any ability.
Seddonville West Coast
Taking place on the 24th of February 2024, traversing the stunning 85km Old Ghost Road and with more than 2,700 meters of ascent, the Old Ghost Ultra offers competitors the ultimate test in backcountry running.
Devonport Auckland
The Cargo Plus Coastal Challenge is taking place on the 24th of February 2024. This event gives participants the chance to run, walk, wade, and rock hop all the way down Auckland’s extraordinary North Shore coastline.
Paekakariki Wellington
XTERRA Wellington, is due to take place on the 24th of February 2024. XTERRA Wellington embraces the rugged coastal landscape that is Kāpiti, in the heart of the Wellington region, New Zealand.
Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch Canterbury
The Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon will return on the 25th of February 2024, 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.
Motatapu Station, Wanaka Otago
This iconic trail run or walk is through the magnificent Motatapu, Soho, and Glencoe Stations.
Arrowtown Otago
A spectacular loop from Arrowtown, ascending the historic Tobin's Track up onto the Crown Terrace before entering the magnificent Glencoe Station. The Motatapu is a hugely enjoyable and social event, famous for its relaxed southern vibe and huge comradery. For more information visit www. motatapu. com
Motatapu Station, Wanaka Otago
Traversing the absolutely stunning ridges and valleys of the Harris Mountain Range between Wānaka and Arrowtown. The mountain run track covers 52km of exposed and physically challenging back-country terrain across the Motatapu and Soho Stations on an old travellers' route that is steeped in New Zealand history.
Arrowtown Otago
A 4km trail run for kids aged between 7-15 years. The Motatapu is a hugely enjoyable and social event, famous for its relaxed southern vibe and huge comradery. For more information visit www. motatapu. com
Whakawerawera Forest, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The Rotorua Off-Road Trail Run Walk will return on the 3rd of March 2024. The event takes place in stunning Whakawerawera Forest in Rotorua. Distances on offer include the Half Marathon run as well as a 10km and 5km run /walk and a 1. 5km and 2.
St Heliers Bay Auckland
Round the Bays 2024 will take place on the 3rd of March. Round the Bays is New Zealand’s largest fun run, boasting over 34,000 participants each year - and growing! Our home is the vibrant city of Auckland, with the 8. 4km course following the city’s picturesque coastline.
Victoria Square, Cambridge Waikato
The Waipa Fun Run will return to Victoria Square, Cambridge on the 3rd of March 2024 and offers a 10km, 5km and 2km schools challenge. The event is a fundraiser for St Peters Catholic School.
Marchant Road, Kaitoke Wellington
The Tararua Mountain Race traverses the Southern Crossing tramping route from Kaitoke to Otaki Fork over the course of 1 day instead of the usual 3-day hard tramp. The route is point to point and with a total distance of 35.
Maraetai Auckland
Taking place on the 10th of March 2024, the Maraetai Half Marathon offers a half marathon, 10km, 5km run/ walk and a 2km kids dash on Auckland's beautiful Pohutukawa coast.
Albany Auckland
Run Albany will return on the 17th of March 2024. 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 offers a 12km and 6km fun run. The 12km course is returning to its original course from the CBD (Latimer Square) to New Brighton, following the Avon River. The 6km begins in Avon Park and finishes at Rawhiti Domain.
Riverhead Forest Auckland
Taking Place on the 23rd of March 2024, The Riverhead Backyard Relaps Ultra is a last person standing format event where participants run one 6. 7km lap an hour until the last person is standing.
Walter Peak Station, Queenstown Otago
The Walter Peak High Country Run will take place on the 23rd of March 2024. 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.
Northburn Otago
The Northburn 100 is returning in 2024 on the 23-24th of March.
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. The 100 miler (161km) includes approximately 10,000m of elevation and descent.
Mt Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon, is due to take place on the 23rd of March 2024. The Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon is a community-focused fun run/walk which traverses one of the Bay Of Plenty's most iconic natural attractions, Mauao (Mt Maunganui).
Rangitoto Island Auckland
The Dual Mototapu-Rangitoto Traverse is back and due to take place on the 6th of April 2024. If this has been on your bucket list, time to get involved as 2024 will be the last running of the event.
Mt Oxford Canterbury
Mt Oxford Odyssey will take place on the 6th of April 2024.
Mt Oxford Odyssey offers a 15km Trail Run or Tramp, a 21km Half Marathon Run or Tramp over the mountain, the Further Faster 32km Mountain Challenge, or the Salewa Mountain Marathon.
Mission Bay Auckland
The Waterfront Half Marathon will take place on the 7th of April 2024.
The Waterfront Half Marathon held in Mission Bay, Auckland is the final event in the Auckland Half Marathon Series. The Waterfront Half Marathon offers a 10km, 5km & 2km as well as the Half Marathon.
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 21st of April 2024.
Inspired by the 1974 Commonwealth Games marathon, the ASB 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 Old Forest Hanmer 100 will return on the 26-27th of April 2024. A fully achievable forest trail ultra-run, great for those wanting to try off road ultra's or step up to new distances for the first time but still enough to keep the old hands occupied.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
We Run the Night will return in 2024 on the 4th 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.