Running events in New Zealand
Every upcoming running event we know about in New Zealand, soonest first. Gathered from organisers' own sites and refreshed regularly. Open one for the date, distance and entry link — and build a free sample training plan for it in a couple of minutes.
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Tongariro River Trail
Taupahi Reserve, Tūrangi, New Zealand
Running
A run/walk event along the Tongariro River Trail starting from Taupahi Reserve, Tūrangi.
Dates and entry → 12 Sep 2026Moturoa Backyard Ultra
Rough Island, Nelson, New Zealand
Running
A backyard ultra event held at Rough Island, Nelson.
Dates and entry → 12 Sep 2026NZ Road Mile Championships
Georghe Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
Running2 km
The New Zealand Road Mile Championships held on George Street, Dunedin.
Dates and entry → 13 Sep 2026Emerson'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.
Dates and entry → 13 Sep 2026Dunedin 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…
Dates and entry → 13 Sep 2026Run Auckland: Millwater Estuary
Metro Park, Millwater Parkway, Silverdale, Auckland, New Zealand
Running
A run/walk event at Metro Park, Millwater Estuary, Silverdale, Auckland.
Dates and entry → 26 Sep 2026Whangamatā Half Marathon
Whangamatā, Waikato, New Zealand
Running21 km
Road half marathon and shorter runs in Whangamatā, Waikato. Expects 100–500 participants.
Dates and entry → 17 Oct 2026Cromwell Half Marathon & 10K
Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand
Running21 km
Road half marathon, 10K, and relay event in Cromwell, Otago. Expects 100–500 participants.
Dates and entry → 18 Oct 2026Colour Cambridge Fun Run
Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand
Running2 km
Colour fun run event in Cambridge, Waikato. Expects 100–500 participants.
Dates and entry → 31 Oct 2026Round 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.
Dates and entry → 1 Nov 2026Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Running42 km
Major road marathon in Auckland and a Boston Qualifier event with 10,000+ participants expected.
Dates and entry → 1 Nov 2026Barfoot & 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.
Dates and entry → 1 Nov 2026The 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…
Dates and entry → 1 Nov 2026Barefoot and Thompson Auckland Marathon
Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand
Running42 km
Auckland marathon event with marathon, half marathon, 12km, and 5km options.
Dates and entry → 14 Nov 2026Queenstown 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…
Dates and entry → 14 Nov 2026Sotheby'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…
Dates and entry → 6 Dec 2026Whanganui 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…
Dates and entry → 23 Jan 2027First Light Marathon & Half 2027
New Zealand, New Zealand
Running42 km
Travel package (4 nights, waitlist) for the First Light Marathon & Half in New Zealand.
Dates and entry → 20 Mar 2027Middle-earth Halfling Marathon™
New Zealand, New Zealand
Running21 km
Travel package (3 nights, sold out) for the Middle-earth Halfling Marathon™ in New Zealand.
Dates and entry → 18 Apr 2027Christchurch Marathon
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, New Zealand
Running42 km
Road marathon in Christchurch with 1,000–5,000 participants offering 10k, half-marathon, and marathon distances; Boston Qualifier.
Dates and entry → 1 May 2027Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, New Zealand
Running42 km
Road marathon in Rotorua with 1,000–5,000 participants offering 1mi, 5k, half-marathon, marathon, and 12k distances; Boston…
Dates and entry → 15 May 2027ASICS Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand
Running42 km
Flat course through cycle trails, vineyards, olive groves, and quiet country roads finishing at Elephant Hill Estate in the…
Dates and entry → 6 Jun 2027Selwyn Marathon
Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand, New Zealand
Running42 km
Road marathon in Lincoln, Canterbury with 100–500 participants offering 10k and marathon distances; Boston Qualifier.
Dates and entry → May, 2027 (TBD)Manawatu Striders Marathon
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, New Zealand
Running42 km
Road marathon in Palmerston North with 500–1,000 participants offering 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and marathon distances; Boston…
Dates and entry → 16 May 2026ASICS Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Running42 km
The ASICS Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon features flat, scenic courses winding along coastal trails and country roads in New…
Dates and entry → Sunday, 26 July 2026Run Auckland: Western Springs
Western Springs Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
Running
Run Auckland event at Western Springs Stadium, Auckland.
Dates and entry → Feb, 2027 (TBD)Buller Gorge Marathon
Westport, West Coast, New Zealand, New Zealand
Running42 km
Road marathon in Westport with 1,000–5,000 participants offering half-marathon and marathon distances; Boston Qualifier. Date…
Dates and entry → Saturday, 11 July 2026 (Date TBC)Krayzie Kids Races
Spencer Beach Holiday Park, Spencerville, Christchurch, New Zealand
Running
Kids running races held at Spencer Beach Holiday Park, Spencerville, Christchurch. Date is TBC.
Dates and entry → 1 August 2026Speight's Taupo Marathon
Taupō, New Zealand
Running42 km
Set on the shores of Lake Taupō, the Speight's Taupō Marathon is New Zealand's most epic lakeside marathon framed by volcanic…
Dates and entry → April 2026 - 2027Aoraki Mount Cook Marathon
Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand
Running42 km
Marathon event at Aoraki Mount Cook listed in the April 2026–2027 running calendar for Australia and New Zealand.
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