Marathons in New Zealand
35 upcoming races are listed in New Zealand, including 14 marathons, 13 half marathons and 21 ultras. The next is ASB Auckland Marathon on October 25, 2026.
November has the most races. Race pages link the official source where we have one. Confirm dates and prices with the organizer before you register.
35
Races listed
14
Marathons
November
Busiest month
25 May
Last updated
| Date | Race | City | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 Mar 2027 25Mar 27 | Coastal Ultra | - | 70K · Trail 50K |
| 9 Apr 2027 09Apr 27 | Dog Creek Timber Trail - 100 Miles (plus 100Km, 50Mi, 50km, 24h, 12h) - 100mi | - | 100K · 50 Miler · 50K |
| 11 Apr 2027 11Apr 27 | Frontrunner Marathon | - | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K |
| 18 Apr 2027 18Apr 27 | City of Christchurch Marathon | - | 42.2K |
| 1 May 2027 01May 27 | Rotorua Marathon | - | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K |
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Links go down the map, not sideways. Each region and city has its own page of races.
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Common questions
When is the next race in New Zealand?
ASB Auckland Marathon on October 25, 2026. The table above lists every upcoming race in date order.
Which months are busiest in New Zealand?
November (9), December (7), March (6), counting every upcoming race listed in New Zealand.
Which distances can I run in New Zealand?
The listed races include 14 marathons, 13 half marathons, 21 ultras, 9 10Ks and 10 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