Trail running races in New Zealand
Find trail running races in New Zealand. Compare 3 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 100K races, 12K races, 25K races, 50K races and marathons.
Events to explore include Mission Mt Somers, WAI2K Trail Running Festival and Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB.
3 listed events · 3 with upcoming dates
Upcoming trail running races
3 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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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.
No separate archived race guides are listed for this selection yet.
View full race archive (0) →Choosing a race in New Zealand
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Rotorua, New Zealand (1), Staveley (1), Upper 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 trail running races in New Zealand
Which trail running races are coming up in New Zealand?
Mission Mt Somers is listed for 31 October 2026. WAI2K Trail Running Festival is listed for 21 November 2026. Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB is listed for 13 February 2027. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in New Zealand?
Look for 100K races, 12K races, 25K races, 50K races and marathons 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.