Marathons in New Zealand
29 upcoming races are listed in New Zealand, including 9 marathons, 8 half marathons and 19 ultras. The next is Queenstown Marathon on November 14, 2026.
December has the most races. Race pages link the official source where we have one. Confirm dates and prices with the organizer before you register.
29
Races listed
9
Marathons
December
Busiest month
25 May
Last updated
| Date | Race | City | Distances | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2026 14Nov 26 | Queenstown Marathon | Queenstown | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | NZ$140–NZ$195 |
| 20 Nov 2026 20Nov 26 | Northland Waste Kerikeri Half Marathon 2026 | - | 21.1K | - |
| 21 Nov 2026 21Nov 26 | Rage Against Riverhead - 8h | - | Ultra · 8h | - |
| 21 Nov 2026 21Nov 26 | WAI2K 100K Ultra - 100km | - | 2K · 100K | - |
| 21 Nov 2026 21Nov 26 | WAI2K 50K Ultra - 50km | - | 2K · 50K | - |
| 4 Dec 2026 04Dec 26 | The Spectacle - 100K | - | 100K | - |
| 4 Dec 2026 04Dec 26 | The Spectacle - 161K | - | 161K | - |
| 5 Dec 2026 05Dec 26 | The Spectacle 2026 | - | 100 Miler · 100K · 50K | - |
| 5 Dec 2026 05Dec 26 | Ultra Five-O - 50km | - | 50K | - |
| 6 Dec 2026 06Dec 26 | Canterbury Half Marathon | - | 21.1K | - |
| 7 Dec 2026 07Dec 26 | Valley Ultra | - | Ultra · 10K | - |
| 12 Dec 2026 12Dec 26 | Canterbury Half Marathon | - | 21.1K | - |
| 8 Jan 2027 08Jan 27 | Aotearoa Ultra Marathon | - | 101K · 53K · 30K | - |
| 13 Jan 2027 13Jan 27 | The Great Southern Alps Miler | - | Ultra | - |
| 14 Jan 2027 14Jan 27 | The Ultra Easy | - | 100K · 42.2K | - |
| 22 Jan 2027 22Jan 27 | Waitoa Mount Festival Half Marathon 2027 | - | 21.1K · 10K · 5K | - |
| 23 Jan 2027 23Jan 27 | First Light Marathon | Gisborne | 42.2K · 21.1K · 6K Fun Run | - |
| 13 Feb 2027 13Feb 27 | Tarawera Ultra-Trail New Zealand by UTMB® | - | Ultra · TMiler · T102 | - |
| 20 Feb 2027 20Feb 27 | Old Ghost Ultra - 85km | - | 85K | - |
| 5 Mar 2027 05Mar 27 | Motatapu 2027 | - | 52K · 42.2K | - |
| 6 Mar 2027 06Mar 27 | Motatapu Off Road Marathon | - | 42.2K | - |
| 6 Mar 2027 06Mar 27 | Motatapu Rab Ultra - 52.5km | - | 5K · 52.5K | - |
| 16 Mar 2027 16Mar 27 | Northburn 100 Miler | - | 100 Miler · 100K · 50K | - |
| 18 Mar 2027 18Mar 27 | Surf2Firth | - | Ultra | - |
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Common questions
When is the next race in New Zealand?
Queenstown Marathon on November 14, 2026. The table above lists every upcoming race in date order.
Which months are busiest in New Zealand?
December (7), March (6), January (5), counting every upcoming race listed in New Zealand.
Which distances can I run in New Zealand?
The listed races include 9 marathons, 8 half marathons, 19 ultras, 6 10Ks and 5 5Ks. Many events offer more than one distance on the same day.
How do I confirm a race’s details?
Open the race page and check its provenance ledger, which shows where each fact came from. Then confirm the date, price and entry rules with the organizer before you register or book travel.
Spotted something wrong on this page?
Dates and prices move · tell us and we check the organizer’s source