Cycling events in New Zealand

Tongariro River Trail

Taupahi Reserve, Tūrangi, New Zealand

Running

A run/walk event along the Tongariro River Trail starting from Taupahi Reserve, Tūrangi.

Tongariro River Trail Run

Tūrangi, Waikato, New Zealand

Trail running14 km

Trail run along the Tongariro River in Tūrangi with 5k, 11k, and 14k options. Expects 100–500 participants.

Moturoa Backyard Ultra

Rough Island, Nelson, New Zealand

Running

A backyard ultra event held at Rough Island, Nelson.

Wainuiomata Hill Run

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Trail running10 km

Trail hill run in Lower Hutt, Wellington with 6.5k and 10k options. Expects 100–500 participants.

NZ Road Mile Championships

Georghe Street, Dunedin, New Zealand

Running2 km

The New Zealand Road Mile Championships held on George Street, Dunedin.

Whangarei Run/Walk Festival

Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand

Trail running21 km

Trail run and walk festival in Whangārei with 4k, 8.5k, and half marathon distances. Expects 500–1,000 participants.

Emerson's Dunedin Marathon

Portobello Recreation Reserve to Emerson's Brewery, Dunedin, New Zealand

Running42 km

A marathon from Portobello Recreation Reserve to Emerson's Brewery in Dunedin.

Winter Duathlon Series Race 5

Ōtāne, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Duathlon

Fifth race in the Winter Duathlon Series held in Ōtāne, Hawke's Bay.

JD Duathlon Series: Race 2 - Orton Bradley Park

Orton Bradley Park, Charteris Bay, Canterbury, New Zealand

Duathlon

Second race in the JD Duathlon Series, held at Orton Bradley Park in Charteris Bay, Canterbury.

Dunedin Marathon

Hindon, Otago, New Zealand

Running42 km

Boston Qualifier road marathon in Hindon near Dunedin with 5k, 10k, half and full marathon options. Expects 1,000–5,000…

Run Auckland: Millwater Estuary

Metro Park, Millwater Parkway, Silverdale, Auckland, New Zealand

Running

A run/walk event at Metro Park, Millwater Estuary, Silverdale, Auckland.

Tri Sport Taupō Duathlon Series: Race 3

Whakaipo Bay, Kinloch, New Zealand

Duathlon

Third race in the Tri Sport Taupō Duathlon Series, held at Whakaipo Bay, Kinloch.

Black Rock XC

Whangamata, New Zealand

Mountain bike60 km

MTB event with 20, 40 and 60km loops at the Whangamata MTB Park.

Merrell Race Tekapo

Gammack, Canterbury, New Zealand

Trail running50 km

Multi-distance trail race near Lake Tekapo with options from 3k to 50k. Expects 100–500 participants.

Linger & Die

Alexandra, New Zealand

Mountain bike32 km

MTB event in Alexandra offering 21.5 and 31.5 km courses.

Queen Charlotte Relay

Havelock, Marlborough, New Zealand

Trail running

Trail relay run in Havelock, Marlborough. Expects 100–500 participants.

Wensley's Cycles Winter Series: Race 4

Teretonga Park, Oreti Beach, Invercargill, New Zealand

Duathlon

Fourth race in Wensley's Cycles Winter Series, a multisport/duathlon event at Teretonga Park near Invercargill.

Auckland Duathlon

Te Papapa, Auckland, New Zealand

Duathlon

Auckland Duathlon Championships at Māngere Bridge on 20 September 2026, featuring sprint run-bike-run races for national…

Tri NZ Suzuki Series Duathlon Championships

Mangere Bridge, New Zealand

Duathlon

Tri NZ Suzuki Series Duathlon Championships held at Mangere Bridge in September 2026.

Auckland Duathlon Championships

Māngere Bridge, Auckland, New Zealand

Duathlon

Auckland Duathlon Championships held at Māngere Bridge, Auckland.

JD Duathlon Series: Race 3 - Ruapuna

Ruapuna Raceway, Christchurch, New Zealand

Duathlon

Third race in the JD Duathlon Series held at Ruapuna Raceway, Christchurch.

Spring Challenge

Hanmer Springs, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Hybrid3 days

Teams of three women take part in timed adventure formats of rafting, biking and hiking across 3-hour, 6-hour, or 9-hour options…

Coppermine MTB Festival

Nelson, New Zealand

Mountain bike2 days

A two-day MTB festival in Nelson featuring the classic Coppermine event on Saturday plus XC racing for kids, beginners…

Botanic Gardens Trail Run

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Trail running15 km

Trail run through botanic gardens in Tauranga with 5k, 10k, and 15k distances. Expects 100–500 participants.

Whangamatā Half Marathon

Whangamatā, Waikato, New Zealand

Running21 km

Road half marathon and shorter runs in Whangamatā, Waikato. Expects 100–500 participants.

Peak to Pub

Mount Hutt, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Hybrid

Peak to Pub links the Mt Hutt summit to Methven's Blue Pub in a three-stage ski, mountain bike and run event, requiring…

The Awa Backyard Ultra

Kaiwhaiki, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Trail running22 km

Backyard ultra trail event in Kaiwhaiki with loop distances from 2k to 22k. Expects 100–500 participants.

The Henderson Shuffle

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Trail running

Ultra trail run in Auckland. Very small event with 1–100 participants expected.

Multisport & Road Duathlon

Greenslade Park, Rabbit Island, New Zealand

Duathlon

Multisport and road duathlon event held at Greenslade Park on Rabbit Island.

Rakiura Challenge Trail Run

Oban, Southland, New Zealand

Trail running32 km

Trail run on Rakiura (Stewart Island) starting from Oban, 32k distance. Expects 100–500 participants.

Marina 2 Marina

Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

Trail running24 km

Trail run from marina to marina in Picton with distances from 2k to 24k. Expects 100–500 participants.

McLaren Falls Trail Run

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Trail running14 km

Trail run at McLaren Falls in Tauranga with 5k, 10k, and 14k options. Expects 100–500 participants.

Eastern BOP Triathlon Club Monthly Du: October

Port Ōhope, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Duathlon

Monthly duathlon event hosted by the Eastern BOP Triathlon Club at Port Ōhope, Bay of Plenty.

4 Paws Marathon

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Trail running42 km

Multi-distance trail marathon event in Christchurch with options from 2.5k to full marathon. Expects 500–1,000 participants.

Jackson Holmes Salmon Run

Rakaia Domain, Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand

Duathlon

A multisport/duathlon event held at Rakaia Domain in Rakaia, Canterbury.

Vineyard Vista Trail Run

Crownthorpe, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Trail running16 km

Trail run through vineyard scenery in Crownthorpe, Hawke's Bay with 7k, 9k, and 16k options. Expects 100–500 participants.

Tri Sport Taupō Duathlon Series: Race 4

Taupō International Motorsport Park, Taupō, New Zealand

Duathlon

Fourth race in the Tri Sport Taupō Duathlon Series, held at Taupō International Motorsport Park.

Cromwell Half Marathon & 10K

Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand

Running21 km

Road half marathon, 10K, and relay event in Cromwell, Otago. Expects 100–500 participants.

The Shorebird Coast Run

Kaiaua, Waikato, New Zealand

Trail running21 km

Coastal trail run in Kaiaua, Waikato with 5k, 10k, and half marathon options. Expects 100–500 participants.

Challenge Wānaka Multi

Lake Wānaka, New Zealand, New Zealand

Triathlon

Multisport event at Lake Wānaka, New Zealand.

Trek the Forest Trail Run

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Trail running15 km

Forest trail run in Rotorua with 5k, 13k, and 15k distances. Expects 100–500 participants.

Challenge Wānaka Multi & Duathlon

Wānaka, Otago, New Zealand

Duathlon

Multisport and duathlon event held in Wānaka, Otago.

Taupō Ultramarathon

Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand

Trail running100 km

Trail ultramarathon near Taupō with relay option and distances from 24k to 100k. Expects 100–500 participants.

Hawkes Bay Women's Triathlon

Mitre 10 Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings, New Zealand

Triathlon

Women's triathlon, duathlon, and aquathon event held at Mitre 10 Hawke's Bay Sports Park in Hastings.

Harcourts Hawke's Bay Women's Triathlon

Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

Triathlon

Women's triathlon in Hastings offering swim, cycle and run options across multiple distances including aquathlon, short tri…

Colour Cambridge Fun Run

Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand

Running2 km

Colour fun run event in Cambridge, Waikato. Expects 100–500 participants.

Crater Rim Ultra

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Trail running53 km

Trail ultra event on the Crater Rim near Christchurch with distances from 6k to 53k. Expects 100–500 participants.

Whaka 100 MTB Marathon

Rotorua, New Zealand

Mountain bike100 km

MTB XCM marathon event in Rotorua, New Zealand offering 25, 50 and 100km distances.

Whaka 100 2026

New Zealand, New Zealand

Mountain bike100 km

An endurance mountain bike event in New Zealand.

Whaka100

Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand

Mountain bike175 km2 days

Whaka100 is a multi-distance cycling event held in Rotorua, New Zealand, offering options from 6.2 miles up to 108.7 miles.

Kaikōura Mountains to the Sea

Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand

Trail running42 km

Trail running event from mountains to the sea in Kaikōura with relay and multiple distances. Expects 100–500 participants.

River-Run Backyard Ultra

Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Trail running

Backyard ultra trail run in Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay. Expects 100–500 participants.

Dusky Trail

Twizel, New Zealand

Mountain bike40 km

A 40km course through Mackenzie Country highcountry stations with views of Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki and Lake Benmore, including…

Marathon MTB National Champs

Rotorua, New Zealand

Mountain bike

Cycling New Zealand partners with the Whaka100 to host the 2026 Marathon MTB National Championships, a UCI Sanctioned…

Marathon MTB National Championships 2026

Rotorua, New Zealand

Mountain bike

UCI Sanctioned 2026 Marathon MTB National Championships, partnered with the Whaka100 Mountain Bike Marathon in Rotorua, open to…

Ride the Rakaia

Rakaia, New Zealand, New Zealand

Sportive93 km

Ride the Rakaia is a cycling event in Rakaia, New Zealand, with a distance of approximately 57.8 miles.

JD Duathlon Series: Race 4 - Southbridge

Southbridge Rugby Grounds, Canterbury, New Zealand

Duathlon

Fourth race in the JD Duathlon Series, held at the Southbridge Rugby Grounds in Canterbury.

Mission Mt Somers

Staveley, Canterbury, New Zealand

Trail running42 km

Trail running event at Mt Somers near Staveley with distances from 5k to marathon. Expects 100–500 participants.

Round the Vines Fun Walk/Run

Martinborough, Wellington, New Zealand

Running21 km

Fun walk/run through vineyards in Martinborough with 10k and half marathon options. Expects 100–500 participants.

The Nelson Half Festival of Running

Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand

Trail running21 km

Trail running festival with distances from 2.5k to half marathon. Expects 100–500 participants.

Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Running42 km

Major road marathon in Auckland and a Boston Qualifier event with 10,000+ participants expected.

Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS

Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand

Running21 km

The Auckland Marathon presented by ASICS, also offering wheelchair participation alongside the half marathon and other distances.

The Nelson Half

Nelson, New Zealand, New Zealand

Running

The Nelson Half is a running event in Nelson, New Zealand, offering distances from 2.5km up to half marathon, set along scenic…

Barefoot and Thompson Auckland Marathon

Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand

Running42 km

Auckland marathon event with marathon, half marathon, 12km, and 5km options.

Tri Sport Taupō Duathlon Series: Race 5

Taupō International Motorsport Park, Taupō, New Zealand

Duathlon

Fifth race in the Tri Sport Taupō Duathlon Series, held at Taupō International Motorsport Park.

Legend of the Peaks

Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Trail running42 km2 days

Two-day trail running festival in the Rotorua Lakes District with distances from 5k to marathon. Expects 100–500 participants.

IRONMĀORI Half

Spriggs Park/Perfume Point, Ahuriri, Napier, New Zealand

Triathlon

IRONMĀORI Half triathlon/duathlon event held at Spriggs Park/Perfume Point, Ahuriri, Napier.

Ridge Runner Coromandel

Coromandel, Waikato, New Zealand

Trail running24 km

Trail ridge run in the Coromandel with 12k and 24k options. Expects 100–500 participants.

6 Hour Blast

McLeans Island, New Zealand

Mountain bike

A 6-hour MTB event on an 11km course of easy flat hardpacked gravel track at McLeans Forest Park, Christchurch.

IRONMĀORI Quarter

Spriggs Park/Perfume Point, Ahuriri, Napier, New Zealand

Triathlon

IRONMĀORI Quarter triathlon/duathlon event held at Spriggs Park/Perfume Point, Ahuriri, Napier.

Mt Isthmus Traverse

Lake Hāwea, Otago, New Zealand

Trail running44 km

Trail traverse event near Lake Hāwea with distances from 5k to 44k. Expects 100–500 participants.

Arrowtown Backyard Ultra

Arrowtown, Otago, New Zealand

Trail running

Ultra trail backyard ultra event in Arrowtown, Otago. Expects 100–500 participants.

Lochmara Lodge Half Marathon

Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

Trail running22 km

Trail half marathon near Lochmara Lodge in Picton, Marlborough. Expects 100–500 participants.

IRONMĀORI QUARTER & HALF

Napier, New Zealand, New Zealand

Triathlon90 km

IRONMĀORI QUARTER & HALF is a multi-sport event in Napier, New Zealand, offering cycling distances of 31.1 and 55.9 miles…

Hamilton Gardens Trail Run

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Trail running17 km

Trail run through Hamilton Gardens with 6k, 12k, and 17k options. Expects 100–500 participants.

New Zealand South Island Bike Tour — November 8–17, 2026

Christchurch to Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

Gravel10 days

A 10-day guided gravel bike tour riding the Alps to Ocean Trail from Christchurch to Queenstown through the Southern Alps.…

Coastal Classic

Taieri Mouth, New Zealand

Mountain bike45 km

MTB event at Taieri Mouth offering 15 and 45km courses.

Kāpiti Half Marathon

Waikanae Beach, Wellington, New Zealand

Trail running21 km

Half marathon and shorter distances at Waikanae Beach on the Kāpiti Coast. Expects 500–1,000 participants.

Oamaru Fun Run & Duathlon Series: Race 1

Friendly Bay, Oamaru, New Zealand

Duathlon

First race in the Oamaru Fun Run & Duathlon Series held at Friendly Bay, Oamaru.

Tekapo10, 5 & 10 hour relay

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Mountain bike

A 5 or 10 hour XC team relay or solo race based in the Lake Tekapo Regional Park on a 7km circuit of mostly forested…

The G-Ram Memorial XCO and XCC

Blenheim, New Zealand

Mountain bike2 days

Pre-nationals shake-down event in Blenheim featuring an XCO race on Saturday and XCC race on Sunday, ahead of the 2027 National…

Tekapo 10, 5 & 10 Hour Relay

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Mountain bike

5 or 10 hour XC team relay or solo race at Lake Tekapo Regional Park on a 7 km circuit of mostly forested singletrack; organised…

Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Running42 km

Boston Qualifier road marathon set between the Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges near Queenstown. Expects 5,000–10,000…

Sotheby's Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown, New Zealand

Running42 km

Flat out beautiful — set between the Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges, taking in the best highlights of the Queenstown Lakes…

Ride the Wilderness

West Coast Wilderness Trail, West Coast, New Zealand

Mountain bike131 km

MTB event on the West Coast Wilderness Trail with four course options: 131km Ross to Greymouth, 100km Hokitika to Greymouth…

Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon

Riverhead, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand

Trail running42 km

Trail running event in Riverhead, Auckland with 100–500 participants offering 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and marathon distances.

2026 Oceania Triathlon Cup Auckland

Wynyard Quarter, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand

Triathlon

Auckland Triathlon Festival

Auckland, New Zealand

Triathlon

Brand-new Auckland Triathlon Festival featuring world-class racing and community participation in Auckland City, also hosting…

Oamaru Fun Run & Duathlon Series: Race 2

Friendly Bay, Oamaru, New Zealand

Duathlon

Second race in the Oamaru Fun Run & Duathlon Series held at Friendly Bay, Oamaru.

5 Passes Tour

Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand

Sportive635 km

The 5 Passes Tour is a long-distance cycling event starting in Christchurch, New Zealand, covering approximately 394.6 miles.

Tri NZ Development Camp

Tauranga, New Zealand

Triathlon3 days

Tri NZ Development Camp held in Tauranga over three days in November 2026.

The Poronui Passage

Taharua, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand

Trail running42 km

Trail running event in Taharua, Hawke's Bay with 100–500 participants offering half-marathon, marathon, and 12k distances.

2026 World Triathlon Cup Tauranga

Pilot Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand

Triathlon

Tinman Triathlon

Salisbury Wharf, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Triathlon

Tinman Triathlon held at Salisbury Wharf, Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand South Island Bike Tour — November 22 – December 1, 2026

Christchurch to Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

Gravel10 days

A 10-day guided gravel bike tour riding the Alps to Ocean Trail from Christchurch to Queenstown through the Southern Alps.…

Tinman – Tri NZ Suzuki Series Standard Distance Triathlon Championships

Mt Maunganui, New Zealand

Triathlon

The Tinman Standard Distance Triathlon Championships, part of the Tri NZ Suzuki Series, held at Mt Maunganui in November 2026.

Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon: Auckland (South)

Mountfort Park, Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand

Triathlon

Kids triathlon/aquathon event held at Mountfort Park, Manurewa, Auckland.

Oamaru Fun Run & Duathlon Series: Race 3

Friendly Bay, Oamaru, New Zealand

Duathlon

Third race in the Oamaru Fun Run & Duathlon Series held at Friendly Bay, Oamaru.

Splash and Dash: Round 1

Freyberg Beach, Oriental Parade, Wellington, New Zealand

Swimrun

First round of the Splash and Dash aquathon series held at Freyberg Beach, Wellington.

Hanmer 6, 12 and 24 hour

Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

Mountain bike

MTB endurance event on a 12.5km course using the easier tracks of the Hanmer forest trail network, with 6, 12 and 24 hour format…

Gravel Event Waimate

Waimate, New Zealand, New Zealand

Gravel248 km

A gravel bikepacking event in Waimate, New Zealand, offering distances of 130km or 248km.

Huka Steamer and Huka Hundy

Taupo, New Zealand

Mountain bike100 km

60km Steamer and 100km Hundy MTB events run alongside the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge road event.

Edition Zero Gravel

Waimate, New Zealand, New Zealand

Gravel248 km

A gravel race in Waimate, New Zealand, offering 130km or 248km distance options.

Barefoot Triathlon Series: Round 1

Scorching Bay, Wellington, New Zealand

Triathlon

First round of the Barefoot Triathlon Series held at Scorching Bay, Wellington.

The OxMan

South Eyre Rd, Oxford, North Canterbury, New Zealand

Triathlon

A multisport triathlon and duathlon event held in Oxford, North Canterbury.

Longbeach Coastal Challenge

Longbeach Estate, Ashburton, New Zealand

Duathlon

A coastal duathlon challenge held at Longbeach Estate near Ashburton.

Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon: Mount Maunganui

Arataki Park, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Triathlon

Kids triathlon/aquathon event held at Arataki Park, Mount Maunganui.

Splash and Dash: Round 2

Freyberg Beach, Oriental Parade, Wellington, New Zealand

Swimrun

Second round of the Splash and Dash aquathon series held at Freyberg Beach, Wellington.

Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon: Cambridge

St Peter's School, Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand

Triathlon

Kids triathlon/aquathon event held at St Peter's School in Cambridge, Waikato.

Bridge to Bridge

North Canterbury, New Zealand

Mountain bike115 km

Ride from the Waimak River Gorge bridge to SH1 along 4WD, stopbanks and forestry tracks, with options from 12km recreational…

New Zealand South Island Bike Tour — December 6–15, 2026

Christchurch to Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

Gravel10 days

A 10-day guided gravel bike tour riding the Alps to Ocean Trail from Christchurch to Queenstown through the Southern Alps.…

Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon

Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand, New Zealand

Running42 km

Road marathon in Whanganui with 1,000–5,000 participants offering half-marathon, marathon, 5k, 10k, relay, and 1.2k distances…

Splash and Dash: Round 3

Freyberg Beach, Oriental Parade, Wellington, New Zealand

Swimrun

Third round of the Splash and Dash aquathon series held at Freyberg Beach, Wellington.

Ultraman New Zealand

Wānaka, Otago, New Zealand

Triathlon3 days

A three-day ultra-distance triathlon event held in Wānaka, Otago.

New Zealand South Island Bike Tour – December 12–21, 2026

Christchurch to Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

Gravel10 days

A 10-day guided gravel bike tour riding from Christchurch to Queenstown through the Southern Alps. Guaranteed departure.

Try Off Road Taupō

Spa Park, Taupō, New Zealand

Triathlon

Off-road triathlon event held at Spa Park, Taupō.

Southland Summer Challenge

Croydon Lodge, Gore, New Zealand

Triathlon

A triathlon, multisport, and duathlon event held at Croydon Lodge in Gore.

Waitomo Tri Festival – Tri NZ Suzuki Series Sprint Championships

Waitomo, New Zealand

Triathlon

Tri NZ Suzuki Series Sprint Triathlon Championships heading south to the Waitomo Tri Festival in December 2026.

Finesigns Crazyman Multisport & Duathlon

Eastbourne & Petone, Wellington, New Zealand

Duathlon

A multisport and duathlon event held between Eastbourne and Petone in Wellington.

BYD HYROX Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Hyrox4 days

BYD HYROX Auckland is part of the 2026/27 Rest of the World circuit, running over four days in January 2027.