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Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: September
Thursday, September 24, 2026SEP24Thu

Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: September

Dunedin, Cnr Neptune and Magnet Streets
Artboard 115 km, 10 km
Running
The Awa Backyard Ultra
Saturday, September 26, 2026SEP26Sat

The Awa Backyard Ultra

Whanganui, That Place MTB Park
Backyard Ultra / Last One StandingTrail Running
Peak to Pub
Saturday, September 26, 2026SEP26Sat

Peak to Pub

Mt Hutt Ski Area to Methven
18km·Artboard 1112km
Multisport / Adventure Racing
Cole Murray Cape Kidnappers Trail Run
Saturday, September 26, 2026SEP26Sat

Cole Murray Cape Kidnappers Trail Run

Te Awanga, Clifton Road, Te Awanga
Artboard 116 km, 10 km, 15 km, Half Marathon, 34 km
Trail Running
Sprig & Fern 10K: Motueka
Saturday, September 26, 2026SEP26Sat

Sprig & Fern 10K: Motueka

Motueka
Sprig & Fern Series
Artboard 1110 km
Running
Next Level Fitness Race
Saturday, September 26, 2026SEP26Sat

Next Level Fitness Race

TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Artboard 114.8 km
Mud / Obstacle Course Racing
Blue Lake 24 Hour Challenge
Saturday, September 26, 2026SEP26Sat

Blue Lake 24 Hour Challenge

Rotorua, Blue Lake
Backyard Ultra / Last One Standing
Botanic Gardens Trail
Saturday, September 26, 2026SEP26Sat

Botanic Gardens Trail

Auckland, Botanic Gardens
Artboard 115 km, 10.8 km, 14.5 km
Trail Running
Whangamatā Half Marathon
Saturday, September 26, 2026SEP26Sat

Whangamatā Half Marathon

Whangamatā, Williamson Park
Artboard 115 km, 10 km, Half Marathon
Running
Multisport & Road Duathlon
Sunday, September 27, 2026SEP27Sun

Multisport & Road Duathlon

Rabbit Island, Greenslade Park
Artboard 112.2km·10km·Artboard 112.2km
Artboard 114.4km·20km·Artboard 114.4km
+2 more
DuathlonMultisport / Adventure Racing
Waipu Caves Farm Park Mudmania
Sunday, September 27, 2026SEP27Sun

Waipu Caves Farm Park Mudmania

Waipu, Waipu Caves Farm Park
Artboard 111.5 km
Mud / Obstacle Course Racing
The Henderson Shuffle
Sunday, September 27, 2026SEP27Sun

The Henderson Shuffle

Auckland, Henderson Park
Trail Running
Māngere Bridge Fun Run
Sunday, September 27, 2026SEP27Sun

Māngere Bridge Fun Run

Auckland, Māngere Bridge
Artboard 115 km, 10 km, Half Marathon
Running
Devonport Half Marathon
Sunday, September 27, 2026SEP27Sun

Devonport Half Marathon

Auckland, Devonport
Auckland Half Marathon Series
Artboard 112 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon
Running
Hātea Run Downhill Flying Kilometre
Wednesday, September 30, 2026SEP30Wed

Hātea Run Downhill Flying Kilometre

Whangarei, Jack St
Artboard 111 km
Running
Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: October
Thursday, October 1, 2026OCT1Thu

Leith Harbour Free 5K & 10K: October

Dunedin, Cnr Neptune and Magnet Streets
Artboard 115 km, 10 km
Running
South Island Masters Games 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026OCT2Fri

South Island Masters Games 2026

South Canterbury, Timaru
Artboard 115 km, 10 km
Running
NZ Road Relay Championships
Saturday, October 3, 2026OCT3Sat

NZ Road Relay Championships

Halcombe
Artboard 1117 km, 36 km, 70 km
Running
Wharf to Wharf – Great Barrier Island
Saturday, October 3, 2026OCT3Sat

Wharf to Wharf – Great Barrier Island

Auckland, Aotea / Great Barrier Island
Artboard 115 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon
Trail Running
Rakiura Challenge Trail Run
Saturday, October 3, 2026OCT3Sat

Rakiura Challenge Trail Run

Oban, Horseshoe Bay to Oban
Artboard 1132 km
Trail Running
Marina 2 Marina
Saturday, October 3, 2026OCT3Sat

Marina 2 Marina

Picton, London Quay
Artboard 112 km, 10 km, 13 km, 24 km
Trail Running
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