23 running and walking events in Christchurch, Canterbury

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TRY IT ON fundraising programme

When entering the Sanitarium Weet-Bix™ Kids TRYathlon, a fundraising page for the Weet-Bix™ TRYathlon Foundation - TRY IT ON programme, will be created for each TRYathlete.

TRY IT ON is a fundraising programme that lets TRYathlon participants fundraise so less fortunate kids from their community can participate in a Weet-Bix™ Kids TRYathlon™ event too!

Fundraising is optional but we encourage all TRYathlete's to get involved. 100% of funds you raise will go directly towards supporting children in and around your local community.

Get ready, Ōtautahi Christchurch!

Southern Cross Round the Bays is making waves on Sunday 22 February 2026 - and you’re invited!

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just keen for a cruisey stroll with friends and family, our 8.4km flat course is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

This year’s theme, ELEMENTAL, brings a fresh spark to the series - and in Ōtautahi, we’re all about Water. Flow with the rhythm of rivers, estuaries and open skies as you soak up the energy along this epic course.

So rally your crew, bring the good vibes and let’s move, laugh and make memories together - one splash at a time.

Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon

Sunday 1 March 2026

Half Marathon - 21km

10km and 5km

Kidz Dash - 2km

Run Run 7 - 12 Year Olds

Walk Walk

Hybrid

The Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, 1 March 2026, starting and finishing at Canterbury A&P Park.

Enjoy a fast, focused outing on the Christchurch Southern Motorway pathways with no vehicles on the course. The motorway hums beside you while you move in peace.

This event welcomes everyone—from first timers to elites. The fast, flat course is built for personal bests across the Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km.

You can run, walk, or hybrid, run a bit and walk a bit. There is a walking section in all three distances, and the Kidz Dash is a 2km run for young runners.

Start Times

• The start times are as follows:

• Wave 1 - 8:30am - All Walkers and Hybrid Participants

• Wave 2 - 9:00am - All Runners

• Wave 3 - 9:05am - The Kidz Dash 2km

Muddy Good Run

Canterbury A & P Show Grounds

Sunday 22nd March 2026

All Finishers receive a Finishers Medal.

We will be building mud pits, slippery slides, mud and water slides, cars to climb over, cars to crawl under, containers to scale, hay bales to get over, camo net crawls, cargo net climbs and a run and crawl in between.

Adults - Individuals and Teams

Age Group events for Children

Family Run and

KIDZ Mud Run 4-6 with a parent

There is something for everyone whether you are 4 years of age or 104-years of age .

There will be plenty of Mud for everyone, Adults events have bigger obstacles. The family section is for families, 1 Adult must take part and the minimum age will be 4-years old, although we'd prefer 4-6 year olds do the Junior KIDZ Mud Run, as this distance may be too much for the wee ones. This event will not be timed, it is for fun.

Event options:

• 10 km (ages 14 +)

• Kids 2.5 km (ages under 14)

Parents or caregivers are welcome to accompany children in the 2.5 km race at no extra charge.

Location and course information:

• The registration area and start/finish line is at the Sumner Scarborough Clock Tower, 147 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch.

• Parking is available along the Esplanade.

• The course is a flat 2.5 km out-and-back on the Esplanade walkway. 2.5 km entrants will complete the course once and 10 km entrants four times.

• There will be one aid station offering water and Pure electrolyte drink.

• Pushchairs/buggies are permitted.

• Please be aware that the Esplanade will be open to the public during the event.