116 sports events
We Run the Night 2025
image descriptionMount Maunganui Bay of Plenty

We Run the Night will return in 2025 on the 3rd 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.

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South Island Ultra Marathon 2025
image descriptionHokitika West Coast

The South Island Ultra Marathon will be held on the 10th of May 2025 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island.

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Rangitikei Adventure Race 2025
image descriptionTaihape, New Zealand Manawatu-Whanganui

This year the Rangitikei Adventure Race will include a 6hr duathlon and 12hr paddling and duathlon options and all will be run in a rogaine style format.

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The Highlander MTB Challenge by Whaka 100
image descriptionWhakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua Bay of Plenty

No matter what or how you ride, you’ll love the Highlander!

The team from the Whaka100 present the Highlander MTB Challenge! The event aims to pack as much fun and flow into one event as possible without to much hardcore.

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3D Rotorua Multisport Festival
image descriptionWhakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua Bay of Plenty

The 3D Rotorua Multisport Festival will take place on the 1st of June 2025. The festival offers 30km and 50km Multisport Events. The 50km multisport stages include a 9km paddle, 30km MTB and 10. 5km run. The 30km multisport challenge includes a 4. 5km paddle, 21km MTB and 5.

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Mt Vernon Grand Traverse 2025
image descriptionRedwood Street Gateway Car Park, Blenheim Nelson Marlborough Tasman

The Mt Vernon Grand Traverse is an 18km hill run up Mt Vernon following the boundaries of the Wither Hills Farm park. With 950 meters of climbing and ascent to 422 meters this is a challenging run.

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Possum Night Trail Run
image descriptionWairakei Resort, Taupo Waikato

The Possum Night Trail Run will take place on the 14th of June 2025. Grab your headtorch and run or walk 5km, 12km or 21km through the dark at Wairakei Resort, Taupo.

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Bridge to Bridge North
image descriptionWaimakariri Gorge Bridge Canterbury

Bridge to Bridge "North" is due to take place on the 15th of June 2025. Now 3 mountain bike rides on the Northern Bank of the Waimakariri River.

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Gazley Volkwagen Wellington Marathon 2025
image descriptionSky Stadium Wellington

The Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon has been the Capital City’s favourite footrace for more than 35 years.

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The Wuu-2k Trail Marathon, and Ultra-Marathon
image descriptionWellington

The WUU2K will celebrate its 10th anniversary on the 12th of July 2025. 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, 45km and 65km Ultra Marathon.

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Run The Forest
image descriptionRotorua 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.

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Mount Maunganui Half Marathon 2025
image descriptionMt Maunganui Bay of Plenty

The Mount Maunganui Half Marathon will take place on the 23rd of August 2025 at beautiful Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty.  

The Mount Maunganui Half Marathon includes a Half Marathon, 10km and 5km and all distances can be run or walked.

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Merrell Race Tekapo 2025
image descriptionLake Tekapo Canterbury

Merrell Race Tekapo is an exciting destination race located in the heart of Lake Tekapo, where you can indulge in stunning lake and mountain views, relax and soak in local hot pools, play up the snowy mountains and be blown away by the serenity of the International Dark Sky Reserve.

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4 Paws Marathon 2025
image descriptionBottle Lake Forest, Christchurch Canterbury

Finally, a chance to run with your best friend! An off road walking/running event set in the beautiful Bottle Lake Forest and beaches of Christchurch. The 4 Paws Marathon is a dream inspired by a passionate Sport & Exercise Doctor who loves running with his dogs.

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Whaka 100
image descriptionWaipa Mountain Bike Park Bay of Plenty

The toughest, ​most satisfying, one-day mtb marathon you’ll ever do. ​ ​

By combining endless single-track with relentless climbs and descents – you won’t know whether to cry with happiness or pain. You’ll most probably do both.

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Lake Hayes Triathlon 2025
image descriptionLake Hayes, Queenstown Otago

Work off your Christmas over-indulging at the Lake Hayes Triathlon on the 27th of December 2025. New Zealand's oldest triathlon offers Olympic and Sprint tri distances for individuals and teams as well as a Duathlon and 5km and 10km trail runs.

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