21 running, walking, and cycling events in Christchurch, Canterbury

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, and cycling events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Broad Park parkrun [parkrun.co.nz]
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  Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

  Description

  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

  5k parkrun Run Walk

  Broad Park Cnr Of Broadpark Rd And Larnach Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8083, New Zealand
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• Hagley parkrun [parkrun.co.nz]
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  Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

  Description

  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

  5k parkrun Run Walk

  North Hagley Park Rolleston Ave, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand
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• Halswell Quarry parkrun [parkrun.co.nz]
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  Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

  Description

  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

  5k parkrun Run Walk

  Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
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• Scarborough parkrun [parkrun.co.nz]
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  Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

  Description

  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

  5k parkrun Run Walk

  147 Sumner Promenade, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand
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• Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Sumner Esplanade - Race 1 [nz.srichinmoyraces.org] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sun, Jun 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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  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...

  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.

  2k 10k Run

  Sumner Promenade, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand
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• Find Your Way Home [raceroster.com]
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  Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Find Your Way Home

  18th July 2026 - 9:00am

  Blindfolded.

  Dropped Somewhere.

  Find Your Way Home.

  The Event:

  • You arrive at the finish (Halswell Quarry).

  • You get on a bus.

  • You are blindfolded.

  *...

  Find Your Way Home

  18th July 2026 - 9:00am

  Blindfolded.

  Dropped Somewhere.

  Find Your Way Home.

  The Event:

  • You arrive at the finish (Halswell Quarry).

  • You get on a bus.

  • You are blindfolded.

  • You have no idea where you’re going.

  • The bus stops.

  • The blindfold comes off.

  • You look around.

  • Now you have one job:

  • Find your way home.

  What You Need to Know:

  Saturday 18 July 2026

  Halswell Quarry Christchurch

  Teams of Two - 100 Teams Only

  About 21km… or more

  No course

  No directions

  No GPS

  Just you and your decisions.

  One Question, when you’re dropped somewhere in Christchurch…

  Can you find your way home?

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  21k Run

  Quarry Rim Track, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
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• Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Sumner Esplanade - Race 3 [nz.srichinmoyraces.org] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Event options:

  • 10 km (ages 14 +)

  • Kids 2.5 km (ages under 13)

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

  Location and course information:

  • The...

  Event options:

  • 10 km (ages 14 +)

  • Kids 2.5 km (ages under 13)

  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.

  2k 10k Run

  Sumner Promenade, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand
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• Pawsome Run [raceroster.com]
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  Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Pawsome Run

  Sunday 6th September 2026

  Woof, woof - Charlie here! I am the proud ambassador of the upcoming "Pawsome Run" event.

  I am excited to invite all my fellow dog friends to join me for the...

  Pawsome Run

  Sunday 6th September 2026

  Woof, woof - Charlie here! I am the proud ambassador of the upcoming "Pawsome Run" event.

  I am excited to invite all my fellow dog friends to join me for the "Pawsome Run" at the Canterbury A & P Park. This is our chance to show our humans how much fun running can be. Here are all the details you need to get those tails wagging:

  Every Human competitor receives a Pawsome Medal when they finish and every Dog receives a Pawsome Dog Tag when they finish. I've also talked my humans into making some changes to make the event more exciting for us, with some obstacles to be added and those that want to be competitive, you'll also be timed and get your results.

  2k 5k 10k Fun Run Run

  Ngā Puna Wai Loop Walk, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
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• Colour Zone Run [raceroster.com]
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  Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Colour Zone Run (Festival) Sunday 22nd November 2026 Colour Zone Run (Festival) is just that, a Festival of Colour with heaps of Colour Zones throughout. At every Colour Zone you will be covered with...

  Colour Zone Run (Festival) Sunday 22nd November 2026 Colour Zone Run (Festival) is just that, a Festival of Colour with heaps of Colour Zones throughout. At every Colour Zone you will be covered with Colour. Yes, this will be the most colourful event you will ever see and be in. There are colours from the rainbow plus many extras, this will be thrown, blasted and blown about throughout the run/walk. There will be colour throughout the run/walk/crawl - colour, colour, colour. You will be blasted with colour from all angles, or just get your mate or mates covered in colour. When we say blasted - we mean blasted - it will come at you from every angle.

  5k Run

  Ardrossan Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8640, New Zealand
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• Valley Ultra [finishers.com] - Facebook - Instagram
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  Mon, Dec 07, 2026

  Run Trail Ultra

  Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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