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5K Running Events in New Zealand

116 upcoming 5K races in New Zealand. Next up: South Island Masters Games 2026 on 2 Oct 2026.

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South Island Masters Games 2026

South Island Masters Games 2026

South Canterbury, Timaru

Welling10K

Welling10K

Wellington, Cog Park, Evans Bay

Pink Ribbon Walk: Auckland

Pink Ribbon Walk: Auckland

Auckland, Auckland Domain

Tuesday Tune Up 1

Tuesday Tune Up 1

Napier, Westshore Beach Inn

Tuesday Tune Up

2 km, 3 km, 4 km, 5 km

The Coastal

The Coastal

South Canterbury, Timaru

1.7 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

RunningTrail Running

The Shorebird Coast Run

The Shorebird Coast Run

Kaiaua, Ray's Rest Reserve

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis Fun Run

Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis Fun Run

Hibiscus Half Marathon

Hibiscus Half Marathon

Hibiscus Coast, Metro Park, Millwater

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

The Honest 10: October

The Honest 10: October

Wellington, Freyberg Pool, Oriental Bay

The Honest 10 Fun Run

Millwater Half Marathon

Millwater Half Marathon

Hibiscus Coast, Metro Park, Millwater

Auckland Half Marathon Series

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Harcourts Cooper & Co Run Orewa

Harcourts Cooper & Co Run Orewa

Orewa, Metro Park, Millwater

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, 15 km

Rotary AllFit Coastal Run

Rotary AllFit Coastal Run

Auckland, Te Puru Park, Beachlands

1 km, 5 km, 10 km

Gizzy Laser Half Marathon

Gizzy Laser Half Marathon

Gisborne, Matawhero

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

RunningTrail Running

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Bell Block

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Bell Block

New Plymouth, Bell Block

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Series in Taranaki

2.5 km, 5 km, 7.5 km, 10 km

Tuesday Tune Up 2

Tuesday Tune Up 2

Napier, Westshore Beach Inn

Tuesday Tune Up

2 km, 3 km, 4 km, 5 km

Kaikōura Mountains To Sea

Kaikōura Mountains To Sea

Kaikōura, South Bay Racecourse

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Timaru Ten

Timaru Ten

Timaru, Levels Raceway

Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: October

Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: October

Dunedin, 9 Kitchener Street

Tuesday Tune Up 3

Tuesday Tune Up 3

Napier, Westshore Beach Inn

Tuesday Tune Up

2 km, 3 km, 4 km, 5 km

Breast Cancer Research Trust Pink Walk & Run

Breast Cancer Research Trust Pink Walk & Run

Hamilton, Innes Common, Hamilton Lake

Run the Runway

Run the Runway

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga Airport

Clyde Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Central Otago, Clyde

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Mission Mt Somers

Mission Mt Somers

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

The Nelson Half Festival of Running

The Nelson Half Festival of Running

Nelson, Saxton Field

2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Runaway Auckland Marathon

Runaway Auckland Marathon

Auckland, Devonport to Victoria Park

2.2 km, 5 km, 11 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Stratford

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Stratford

Stratford, Stratford High School, Stratford

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Series in Taranaki

2 km, 5 km, 10 km

Takapuna Beach Series 1

Takapuna Beach Series 1

Auckland, Takapuna Beach

Takapuna Beach Series

Tuesday Tune Up 4

Tuesday Tune Up 4

Napier, Westshore Beach Inn

Tuesday Tune Up

2 km, 3 km, 4 km, 5 km

Corporate Challenge Christchurch

Corporate Challenge Christchurch

Christchurch, North Hagley Park

Corporate Challenge 5K

IRONMĀORI Tamariki & Rangatahi

IRONMĀORI Tamariki & Rangatahi

Napier, Spriggs Park/Perfume Point, Ahuriri

1 km, 3 km, 5 km

Legend of the Peaks

Legend of the Peaks

Rotorua, Whakarewarewa

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50 km

Feilding Festival of Running

Feilding Festival of Running

Feilding, Timona Park

2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Coastal Classic MTB & Trail Run at Taieri Mouth

Coastal Classic MTB & Trail Run at Taieri Mouth

Livingstonia Park, Taieri Mouth

5 km, 12 km, Half Marathon

Kāpiti Half Marathon

Kāpiti Half Marathon

Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

RunningTrail Running

City to Surf

City to Surf

Tauranga, Sulphur Point

5 km, 8.5 km, Half Marathon

Takapuna Beach Series 2

Takapuna Beach Series 2

Auckland, Takapuna Beach

Takapuna Beach Series

Tuesday Tune Up 5

Tuesday Tune Up 5

Napier, Westshore Beach Inn

Tuesday Tune Up

2 km, 3 km, 4 km, 5 km

Corporate Challenge Wellington

Corporate Challenge Wellington

Wellington, Waitangi Park, Te Aro

Corporate Challenge 5K

The Imperium Run

The Imperium Run

Auckland, Mission Bay

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Rocky Point Run

Rocky Point Run

Westport, Carters Beach

5 km, 12.5 km, 22.5 km, 35 km

Coastal Five

Coastal Five

4.5 km, 5 km, Half Marathon

RunningTrail Running

The Honest 10: November

The Honest 10: November

Wellington, Freyberg Pool, Oriental Bay

The Honest 10 Fun Run

Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon

Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon

Auckland, Riverhead Forest

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Takapuna Beach Series 3

Takapuna Beach Series 3

Auckland, Takapuna Beach

Takapuna Beach Series

Tuesday Tune Up 6

Tuesday Tune Up 6

Napier, Westshore Beach Inn

Tuesday Tune Up

2 km, 3 km, 4 km, 5 km

Corporate Challenge Auckland

Corporate Challenge Auckland

Auckland, Main Grandstand, The Domain

Corporate Challenge 5K

Kerikeri Half Marathon

Kerikeri Half Marathon

Kerikeri, Okaihau to Kerikeri

5 km, Half Marathon

Colour Zone Run

Colour Zone Run

Christchurch, Ardrossan Street, Avondale

Harcourts Cooper & Co Run the Point

Harcourts Cooper & Co Run the Point

Auckland, Hobsonville Point Park, Hobsonville

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, 15 km

Flemington Mud Run

Flemington Mud Run

Flemington, Lake Station

2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km

Mud / Obstacle Course Racing

Takapuna Beach Series 4

Takapuna Beach Series 4

Auckland, Takapuna Beach

Takapuna Beach Series

Tuesday Tune Up 7

Tuesday Tune Up 7

Napier, Westshore Beach Inn

Tuesday Tune Up

2 km, 3 km, 4 km, 5 km

Ōmaha Half Marathon

Ōmaha Half Marathon

Omaha, Rahui Te Kiri Reserve, Ōmaha

Auckland Half Marathon Series

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Tuesday Tune Up 8

Tuesday Tune Up 8

Napier, Westshore Beach Inn

Tuesday Tune Up

2 km, 3 km, 4 km, 5 km

Ōrewa Beach Fun Run

Ōrewa Beach Fun Run

Auckland, Ōrewa

Alpha Challenge Event

Alpha Challenge Event

Dublin Bay, Wanaka

Mud / Obstacle Course Racing

Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon

Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon

Whanganui, Kowhai Park

1.2 km, 5 km, 10.55 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Hawera

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Hawera

New Plymouth, Egmont A&P Showgrounds, Hawera

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Series in Taranaki

2.5 km, 5 km, 7.5 km, 10 km

The Honest 10: December

The Honest 10: December

Wellington, Freyberg Pool, Oriental Bay

The Honest 10 Fun Run

The Honest Lawyer 5K Series

The Honest Lawyer 5K Series

Nelson, The Honest Lawyer, Monaco

The Honest Lawyer 5K Series

The First Race 2027

The First Race 2027

Christchurch, Wigram

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Splash and Dash: Round 4

Splash and Dash: Round 4

Wellington, Freyberg Beach, Oriental Parade

Splash and Dash in Wellington

TriWanaka Swim Run Series Race 2

TriWanaka Swim Run Series Race 2

Wanaka, Wanaka Watersports Facility

AquathonRunning

Wine Run

Wine Run

Christchurch, Rossendale Wines Vineyard

Hobsonville Half Marathon

Hobsonville Half Marathon

Auckland, Hobsonville

Auckland Half Marathon Series

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Harcourts Cooper & Co Run Devonport

Harcourts Cooper & Co Run Devonport

Devonport, Nav Fields, Ngataringa Bay, Devonport

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, 15 km

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Inglewood

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Inglewood

New Plymouth, TOPEC, Inglewood

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Series in Taranaki

2.5 km, 5 km, 9.5 km

RunningTrail Running

Mount Festival Half Marathon

Mount Festival Half Marathon

Mount Maunganui, Pilot Bay

5 km, 10.5 km, Half Marathon

RunningTrail Running

Feel the Burn

Feel the Burn

Craigieburn, Flock Hill Station/Mistletoe Camp area

5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 30 km

Feel The Burn Trail Run

Feel The Burn Trail Run

Lake Pearson, Craigieburn Basin

5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 30 km

Clevedon Half Marathon

Clevedon Half Marathon

Auckland, Clevedon Village Farmers Market, Clevedon

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Eltham

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Eltham

New Plymouth, Rotokare Scenic Reserve, Rawhitiroa

Nexans Fun Run/Walk Series in Taranaki

2 km, 5 km, 9 km

RunningTrail Running

Takapuna Beach Series 5

Takapuna Beach Series 5

Auckland, Takapuna Beach

Takapuna Beach Series

Takapuna Beach Series 6

Takapuna Beach Series 6

Auckland, Takapuna Beach

Takapuna Beach Series

Takapuna Beach Series 7

Takapuna Beach Series 7

Auckland, Takapuna Beach

Takapuna Beach Series

Takapuna Beach Series 8

Takapuna Beach Series 8

Auckland, Takapuna Beach

Takapuna Beach Series

Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series

Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series

Palmerston North, Ongley Park, Park Road

Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series

3 km, 5 km, 7 km

Splash and Dash: Round 7

Splash and Dash: Round 7

Wellington, Freyberg Beach, Oriental Parade

Splash and Dash in Wellington

Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon

Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon

Christchurch, Canterbury Agricultural Park

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Ashburton River Trail Marathon

Ashburton River Trail Marathon

Ashburton, Allenton Rugby Football Club

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

That Race

That Race

Whanganui, That Place MTB Park

1.2 km, 5 km, 13 km, 23 km

Blazing Hills Trail Run & OCR

Blazing Hills Trail Run & OCR

Ruapehu, Waimarino

1.5 km, 3 km, 5 km, 7 km, 10 km, 11 km, 21 km

Mud / Obstacle Course RacingTrail Running

Balclutha Half Marathon

Balclutha Half Marathon

Balclutha, Cross Recreation Centre

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Waipa Fun Run and Walk

Waipa Fun Run and Walk

Cambridge, Victoria Square

2 km, 5 km, 10 km

Rotorua Walking Festival

Rotorua Walking Festival

Rotorua, Neil Hunt Park

5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 21 km, 30 km, Marathon

Bombay Farm Run & Walk

Bombay Farm Run & Walk

Auckland, 554 Paparata Road

Hamilton Half Marathon

Hamilton Half Marathon

Hamilton, Friends Lane, Hamilton Gardens

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Maraetai Half Marathon

Maraetai Half Marathon

Auckland, Te Puru Park, Beachlands

Auckland Half Marathon Series

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

RunningTrail Running

Pāuanui Trail Epic

Pāuanui Trail Epic

Pāuanui, Pāuanui Surf Life Saving Club

5 km, 14 km, 22 km, 34 km

Northburn 100

Northburn 100

Central Otago, Northburn Station

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50 km, 100 km, 161 km

Muddy Good Run: Christchurch

Muddy Good Run: Christchurch

Christchurch, Canterbury Agricultural Park

0.5 km, 1.5 km, 3 km, 5 km

Mud / Obstacle Course Racing

Waitārere Forest Run

Waitārere Forest Run

Waitārere, Forest Road, Waitārere

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

RunningTrail Running

Devonport Jets Run

Devonport Jets Run

Auckland, Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, Devonport

Devonport Jets Run

3 km, 5 km, 10 km

Flight of the Kōkako Trail Run

Flight of the Kōkako Trail Run

Te Ranga, Te Ranga, Te Puke

5 km, 10 km, 16 km, 21 km

RunningTrail Running

Raetihi Gutbuster

Raetihi Gutbuster

Ruapehu, Waimarino Museum, Raetihi

5 km, Half Marathon

Waterfront Half Marathon

Waterfront Half Marathon

Auckland, Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter

Auckland Half Marathon Series

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Zonta Yellow Rose Run & Walk

Zonta Yellow Rose Run & Walk

Christchurch, North Hagley Park

Karāpiro Marathon

Karāpiro Marathon

5 km, 10.55 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

We Run the Night

We Run the Night

Mount Maunganui, Mt Drury

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Red Stag Rotorua Marathon

Red Stag Rotorua Marathon

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

WhyWomenRun Women’s Event

WhyWomenRun Women’s Event

Auckland, Auckland Domain Grandstand

Manawatu Striders Marathon & Half Marathon

Manawatu Striders Marathon & Half Marathon

Palmerston North, Massey University Recreational Centre

2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Run Auckland: Ambury Regional Park

Auckland, Ambury Regional Park

Run Auckland – Fun Run and Walk Series

2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km

RunningTrail Running

Whitianga Run Fest

Whitianga, Buffalo Beach Reserve

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Bridge to Bridge Ultra Marathon

Bridge to Bridge Ultra Marathon

Christchurch, Waimakariri to Kaiapoi

5 km, 15 km, 30 km, 60 km

McLeans Forest Run – Winter Edition

McLeans Forest Run – Winter Edition

Christchurch, McLeans Forest, McLeans Island

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

RunningTrail Running

Run Auckland: Te Atatu Peninsula

Auckland, Te Atatu Peninsula

Run Auckland – Fun Run and Walk Series

2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km

RunningTrail Running

Run Auckland: Western Springs

Auckland, Western Springs Stadium

Run Auckland – Fun Run and Walk Series

2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km

RunningTrail Running

Taupō Marathon

Taupō Marathon

Taupō, Tongariro North Domain

1 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Run Auckland: Farm Cove

Auckland, Farm Cove, Pakuranga

Run Auckland – Fun Run and Walk Series

2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km

RunningTrail Running

Mount Maunganui Half Marathon

Mount Maunganui Half Marathon

Mount Maunganui, Main Beach

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

North Shore Marathon

North Shore Marathon

Auckland, Gould Reserve, Takapuna

1.6 km, 5 km, 10.55 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Run Auckland: Millwater Estuary

Auckland, Metro Park, Millwater Parkway, Silverdale

Run Auckland – Fun Run and Walk Series

2.5 km, 5 km, 10.5 km, Half Marathon

RunningTrail Running

Merrell Race Tekapo

Merrell Race Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo/Takapō

2.5 km, 5 km, 12 km, 16 km, Half Marathon, 32 km, 50 km

RunningTrail Running

The Mudder

The Mudder

Marton, Rangitikei Farmstay Woolshed

Mud / Obstacle Course Racing

Hutt Half Marathon

Hutt Half Marathon

Lower Hutt, Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone

1 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

5K Races by City

Auckland(29)Napier(10)Christchurch(9)Wellington(7)New Plymouth(5)Mount Maunganui(4)Rotorua(3)

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