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
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Australasia's oldest marathon event, the Rotorua Marathon will take place on the 4th of May 2024. The event offers a Marathon, Half Marathon as well as a 10km and 5. 5km run or walk.
Tongariro National Park Manawatu-Whanganui
The T42 will take place on the 4th of May 2024. The iconic event takes place in beautiful Tongariro National Park and offers trail run and walking options as well as a mountain bike or eBike off-road adventure.
Hokitika West Coast
The South Island Ultra Marathon will be held on the 11th of May 2024 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island.
Wairau Valley Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon will take place on the 11th of May 2024. The Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon takes place amoungst the vineyards in the gorgeous Marlborough region in New Zealand. The event offers a 12km and Half Marathon to both runners and walkers.
Napier Hawkes Bay
The New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Hawke's Bay Marathon will take place on the 18th of May 2024. Distances on offer include a marathon, half marathon, 10km and kids run.
Huntly Waikato
The Huntly Half Marathon will take place on the 19th of May 2024. The event includes a half marathon, 10km, 5km as well as a 2km kids run. All distances can be run or walked.
Massey University, Palmerston North Manawatu-Whanganui
The Manawatu Striders Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on the 19th of May 2024. The event offers a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km as well as a Kids MaraFun Race which has two distances available.
Ambury Park Auckland
The Run Auckland is a series of 6 running events hosted at purpose-picked locations around Auckland to offer all types of runners a challenge. Race 1 in the series will take place on the 26th of May 2024 at Ambury Park. Distances include 10km, 5km and a kids dash.
New Zealand
The Possum Night Trail Run will take place on the 15th of June 2024. Grab your headtorch and run or walk 5km, 12km or 21km through the dark. The 2024 event location is TBC.
Onepoto Domain Auckland
The Run Auckland is a series of 6 running events hosted at purpose-picked locations around Auckland to offer all types of runners a challenge. Race 2 in the series will take place on the 16th of June 2024 at Waiatarua Reserve. Distances include 10km, 5km and a kids dash.
Sky Stadium Wellington
The Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon has been the Capital City’s favourite footrace for more than 35 years.
Orton Bradley Park, Christchurch Canterbury
The Krayzie K's will take place on the 29th and of June 2024. The event is a trail running event with distances available for anyone of any age and athletic ability. You will meander alongside streams and climb steep gullies through open farmland and stunning native bush.
Henderson Park Auckland
The Run Auckland is a series of 6 running events hosted at purpose-picked locations around Auckland to offer all types of runners a challenge. Race 3 in the series will take place on the 7th of July 2024 at Sanders Reserve. Distances include 10km, 5km and a kids dash.
Wellington
The WUU2K will take place on the 13th of July 2024. 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, 43km and 65km Ultra Marathon.
Western Springs Auckland
The Run Auckland is a series of 6 running events hosted at purpose-picked locations around Auckland to offer all types of runners a challenge. Race 4 in the series will take place on the 28th of July 2024 at Western Springs. Distances include 10km, 5km and a kids dash.
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.
Venue to be confirmed Auckland
The Run Auckland is a series of 6 running events hosted at purpose-picked locations around Auckland to offer all types of runners a challenge. Race 5 in the series will take place on the 18th of August 2024. Distances include 10km, 5km and a kids dash.
Naseby Otago
The Great Naseby Water Race will take place on August 28th 2024. The event is a series of ultra running events. Distances include 50, 60, 80, 100, 160, 200km and 200mile. Must be 18 years or older to participate.
Waihi Waikato
After the unfortunate cancellation of Trail Trilogy 2023, the event will be back on the 8th of September 2024. The event is a trail running event held along the Hauraki Rail Trail with all distances finishing in Waihi.
Millwater Estuary Auckland
The Run Auckland is a series of 6 running events hosted at purpose-picked locations around Auckland to offer all types of runners a challenge. Race 6 in the series will take place on the 8th of September 2023 at Millwater Estuary. Distances include the Half Marathon, 10.
Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Race Tekapo will return in 2024 on the 21st of September!
The event is an exciting destination race taking place in the heart of Tekapo. Enjoy breathtaking lake and mountain views while running through Lake Tekapo, Mt John and the Regional Park.
Stewart Island
Held annually amongst the pure wildness of Rakiura National Park, this event brings a high buzz to the small Stewart Island community whereby the population on the Island doubles in size over the weekend.
Mt Somers Canterbury
Mission Mt Somers is taking place on the 2nd of November 2024. The event is an annual trail running event held in Canterbury based around the Mt Somers DOC walking track. This event offers four distances including 5km, 10k, half marathon and marathon.