Running races in New Zealand
Find running races in New Zealand. Compare 12 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include marathons, 5K races, 10K races, 100K races, 12K races and 25K races.
Events to explore include Mission Mt Somers, Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon and Queenstown Marathon.
47 listed events · 12 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
12 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Mission Mt Somers
NZLStaveley, Canterbury
Mission Mt Somers in Staveley.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon
NZLAuckland
New Zealand’s largest marathon, crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Queenstown Marathon
NZLQueenstown, Otago
Queenstown Lakes November marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗WAI2K Trail Running Festival
NZLUpper Hutt, Wellington
Trail races connecting the Wairarapa and Upper Hutt, with long ultras and shorter Tunnel Gully courses.
· 100K / 12K / 25K / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon
NZLWhanganui
Road races beside the Whanganui River, crossing the city’s bridges.
· 1.2K / 5K / Half marathon / Marathon / Quarter Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB
NZLRotorua, New Zealand
Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 102K / 163K / 23K / 52K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗SHE Fun Run Auckland
NZLAuckland
SHE Fun Run Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗SHE Fun Run Hutt City
NZLLower Hutt, Wellington
SHE Fun Run Hutt City in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗SHE Fun Run Christchurch
NZLRolleston, Canterbury
SHE Fun Run Christchurch in Rolleston, New Zealand.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗ASICS Christchurch Marathon
NZLChristchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch April marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Red Stag Rotorua Marathon
NZLRotorua, Bay of Plenty
Rotorua lake-loop marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Taupō Marathon
NZLTaupō, Waikato
Taupō August lakefront marathon.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
3 Peaks Mountain Race — 3 PEAKS PLUS 1 - 55KM
NZL
Historical results collected from the UTMB Index.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Crater Rim Ultra — RAPAKI RUMBLE @ CRATER RIM ULTRA
NZL
Historical results collected from the UTMB Index.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dunedin Marathon
NZLDunedin
Dunedin Marathon — marathon 42.2 km.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Kaikoura Whale Run
NZLKaikoura, Canterbury
Kaikoura Whale Run in Kaikoura.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Motatapu — MOTATAPU UDC FINANCE MINERS TRAIL
NZL
Historical results collected from the UTMB Index.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Mt Difficulty Ascent
NZL
Historical results collected from the UTMB Index.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in New Zealand
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Auckland (2), Christchurch (1), Lower Hutt (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in New Zealand
Which running races are coming up in New Zealand?
Mission Mt Somers is listed for 31 October 2026. Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon is listed for 1 November 2026. Queenstown Marathon is listed for 14 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in New Zealand?
Look for marathons, 5K races, 10K races, 100K races, 12K races and 25K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for New Zealand?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.