The trail race calendar

Every race worth lacing up for, from fun-run to type-2-fun. Filter it down and find your next sufferfest.

55 events

2027
Jan 23 2027

The Goat Adventure Run

Central North Island · Tongariro National Park

20km Entries not confirmed
Jan 30 2027

Feel the Burn

Canterbury · Flock Hill Station, Craigieburn, Canterbury

5km 10km ~20km ~30km Entries open · $25 to $205
Feb 20 2027

Old Ghost Road

West Coast · Old Ghost Road, West Coast

85km Entries not confirmed
Feb 20 2027

Southern Lakes Ultra

Otago · Queenstown, Otago

Approx. 250km over 7 days and 6 stages Entries not confirmed
Mar 6 2027

Motatapu

Otago · Wanaka to Arrowtown, Otago

4km 15km 42km 52km Entries open · $87 to $350
Mar 6 2027

Blazing Hills

Taranaki / Whanganui · Waimarino, Ruapehu

4km 6km 11km 21km Entries not confirmed
Mar 13 2027

Tararua Mountain Race

Wellington · Kaitoke to Otaki Forks, Tararua Ranges (Wellington Region)

13km 24km 36km Entries not confirmed
Mar 13 2027

Run Mt Hutt

Canterbury · Pudding Hill, Canterbury

12km 25km Entries not confirmed
Mar 20 2027

Pāuanui Trail Epic

Waikato · Pāuanui, Coromandel

5km 14km 22km 34km Entries not confirmed
Mar 20 2027

Paparoa Ultra

West Coast · Blackball

1.5km 55km Entries open · $440
Apr 3 2027

Riverhead Backyard Relaps Ultra

Auckland · Riverhead Forest, Auckland

1 x 6.71K loop per hour - Last one standing format Entries not confirmed
Apr 10 2027

Carousel Backyard Ultra

Otago · Alexandra, Central Otago

1 x 6.71K loop per hour - Last one standing format Entries not confirmed

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