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!


55 Run events
Motatapu Ultra Run 2025
image descriptionQueenstown 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.

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Motatapu Allpress Espresso Trail Marathon 2025
image descriptionQueenstown Otago

This iconic trail run or walk is through the magnificent Motatapu, Soho, and Glencoe Stations.

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Motatapu UDC Finance Miners Trail 2025
image descriptionArrowtown 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

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Motatapu Jennian Homes Junior Trail Run 2025
image descriptionArrowtown Otago

Starting and finishing at Wilcox Green, Arrowtown participants head on a 4km loop along the Arrow River Bridges Trail.

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Walter Peak High Country Run
image descriptionWalter Peak Station, Queenstown Otago

The Walter Peak High Country Run will take place on the 22nd of March 2025. 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.  

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