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5K Races in Christchurch

9 upcoming 5K races in Christchurch. Next up: Corporate Challenge Christchurch on 4 Nov 2026.

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Corporate Challenge Christchurch

Wednesday, November 4, 2026NOV4Wed

Corporate Challenge Christchurch

Christchurch, North Hagley Park

Corporate Challenge 5K

Colour Zone Run

Sunday, November 22, 2026NOV22Sun

Colour Zone Run

Christchurch, Ardrossan Street, Avondale

The First Race 2027

Friday, January 1, 2027JAN1Fri

The First Race 2027

Christchurch, Wigram

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Wine Run

Saturday, January 16, 2027JAN16Sat

Wine Run

Christchurch, Rossendale Wines Vineyard

Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon

Sunday, February 28, 2027FEB28Sun

Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon

Christchurch, Canterbury Agricultural Park

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Muddy Good Run: Christchurch

Sunday, March 21, 2027MAR21Sun

Muddy Good Run: Christchurch

Christchurch, Canterbury Agricultural Park

0.5 km, 1.5 km, 3 km, 5 km

Mud / Obstacle Course Racing

Zonta Yellow Rose Run & Walk

Sunday, April 11, 2027APR11Sun

Zonta Yellow Rose Run & Walk

Christchurch, North Hagley Park

Bridge to Bridge Ultra Marathon

Saturday, June 19, 2027JUN19Sat

Bridge to Bridge Ultra Marathon

Christchurch, Waimakariri to Kaiapoi

5 km, 15 km, 30 km, 60 km

McLeans Forest Run – Winter Edition

Sunday, July 4, 2027JUL4Sun

McLeans Forest Run – Winter Edition

Christchurch, McLeans Forest, McLeans Island

5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

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