18 running, walking, and obstacle events in Christchurch, Canterbury

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

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Colour Zone Run [raceroster.com]
Sat, Nov 22, 2025

5k Run
Ardrossan Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8640, New Zealand
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Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Christmas Dash [nz.srichinmoyraces.org]
Sat, Nov 29, 2025

3k 10k Run
Canterbury A&P Association, Curletts Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Wine Run [raceroster.com]
Sat, Jan 17, 2026

5k Run
Canterbury A&P Association, Curletts Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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2026 MTBNZ National Series XCO Christchurch Singletrack - Double Header [mtbnz.org.nz]
Sat, Jan 24, 2026

Cycling
Canterbury A&P Association, Curletts Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Christchurch Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon [tryathlon.co.nz] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Description

SOLD OUT

This event has reached capacity, and has sold out.

Join our waitlist here: https://tryathlon.co.nz/waitlist/

TRY IT ON fundraising programme

When entering the Sanitarium Weet-Bix™ Kids...

SOLD OUT

This event has reached capacity, and has sold out.

Join our waitlist here: https://tryathlon.co.nz/waitlist/

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.

Kids Triathlon
Halswell Domain, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Southern Cross Round the Bays Christchurch [roundthebays.co.nz] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Description

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...

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.

8k Run
Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon [raceroster.com]
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Description
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...
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
2k 5k 10k 21k Half Marathon Run Virtual Walk
Canterbury A&P Association, Curletts Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Deadly Dozen Christchurch [deadlydozen.com] - Facebook
Sun, Mar 08, 2026
Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, Augustine Drive, Wigram, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Muddy Good Run [raceroster.com]
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

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,...

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.

1k 3k 5k Obstacle Run Walk
Deans Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8443, New Zealand
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Grid Hybrid Christchurch [gridhybrid.com.au] - Instagram
Sun, Mar 29, 2026
HIIT SQUAD - 23 Stanmore Road, Phillipstown, 8011 Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Broad Park parkrun [parkrun.co.nz]
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]
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]
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]
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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Frontrunner Marathon [finishers.com]
Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Description

Ready to take on a new running challenge in New Zealand? 🏃 The Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon is the perfect event for you! Whether you're a fan of the 10 km, the half marathon, or a marathon enthusiast, this road race will show you the best of Christchurch.

10k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Pawsome Run [raceroster.com]
Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Description

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

Description

Colour Zone Run Sunday 22nd November 2026 Colour Zone Run is just that, a Colourful Run with heaps of Colour Zones throughout. At every Colour Zone you will be covered with Colour. Yes; this will be...

Colour Zone Run Sunday 22nd November 2026 Colour Zone Run is just that, a Colourful Run 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 wil 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 Walk
Ardrossan Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8640, New Zealand
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Valley Ultra [finishers.com] - Facebook - Instagram
Mon, Dec 07, 2026

Run Trail Ultra
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Local Clubs & Organizations

Canterbury Triathlon Club Club

[canterburytriclub.co.nz] - Facebook - Instagram
A passionate community of athletes based in Christchurch, New Zealand, welcoming triathletes of all ages and skill levels. Offers training, events, and a junior programme for multisport athletes from 5 to 70 years old.

Community Duathlon MultiSport Training Triathlon Youth

Contact: info@canterburytriclub.co.nz
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Phone: 021350333
QEII Swim Club Club

[qeiiswimclub.com] - Facebook - Instagram
Competitive swimming club in Christchurch offering swim squad options for all levels and abilities, including competitive swimming, surf, and fitness squads. New swimmers welcome with free trial sessions available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday evenings.

Coaching Community Family-Friendly Fitness Swim Training
193 Travis Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8083, New Zealand
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