2026/27 CALENDAR

14 - 15 FEBRUARY

ROTORUA

Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB is New Zealand's Premier trail running event held in Rotorua. Our spectacular courses take in the most stunning scenery imaginable, featuring eight different lakes, waterfalls, and the lushest native New Zealand forests.

14 - 15 FEBRUARY

QUEENSTOWN

New Zealand's most spectacular
mountain marathon. 'A must do' for any mountain runner. You will be able to experience the challenging and diverse terrain of Ben Lomond Station near Queenstown.

25 APRIL

NORTH CANTERBURY

Welcome to Solar Power NZ Skedaddle,
A Trail Run for Nature! Taking place at the majestic Island Hills Station. Solar Power NZ Skedaddle is one of the most well loved trail events on the calendar!

MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST

CANTERBURY WINTER TRAIL RUN SERIES

Experience the best of Canterbury winter trail running across four stunning locations, each with its own terrain, scenery, and character. From wild coastal stations to remote high country landscapes, every race delivers a new challenge. Whether you’re new to trail running or a seasoned athlete chasing your next adventure. Enter one event or the whole series - it’s your choice.

MAY | JUNE | JULY

NZ NATIONWIDE

Since 1976, the Banff Centre Mountain Film
and Book Festival has been an industry leader in the celebration of Mountain Culture. Following the festival held every October, the annual World Tour reaches more than 40 countries on 7 continents, making it the largest adventure film tour on the planet.

MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST

DUNEDIN | CHRISTCHURCH
WELLINGTON | AUCKLAND

The National Indoor Bouldering Series.
Celebrating 15 years 2010 - 2025.

10 - 13 JUNE

HAMILTON

Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation. Fieldays is an annual event not to be missed, bringing together town and country to celebrate the rural sector and showcase the latest innovations in the industries.

25 JULY

WANAKA

The Basecamp Boulder Bash is an annual community bouldering competition hosted by Basecamp Adventures in Wanaka. Event highlights include fresh & creative climbs, a whole wall of shiny new problems and a crowd of frothy climbers getting at it! Designed to bring local climbers and spectators together to celebrate the winter climbing season.

24 - 26 JULY

WELLINGTON

This year's theme is Hunting’s Future: Access, Value, Responsibility. We promote safe and ethical hunting, and represent the interests of New Zealand's hunters. Nationally, we are the voice of New Zealand's hunters.

FRIDAY 17 - SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER

CHRISTCHURCH

The ITCC in Christchurch is more than just a contest, it’s a gathering of the global tree climbing community. It offers a chance for working arborists to showcase new techniques, try cutting-edge gear, and exchange knowledge around safe and innovative climbing practices.

19 OCTOBER

CHRISTCHURCH PORT HILLS

Trail running for everyone!
With stunning hill, city, and harbour views
and a variety of courses to suit all abilities,
the Crater Rim Ultra is fast becoming a must-do
event on the NZ Trail Running Calendar. ​
Come along and challenge yourself right here
on our stunning back doorstep.

8 - 9 NOVEMBER

HAMILTON

The Sika Show is New Zealand’s & Australasia’s
largest Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show along
with the annual Hunting Competition that has been
running now for an incredible 32 years! Originating in
Taupo in 1993 at the Spa Hotel it has grown exponentially
over the years and is now held at Mystery Creek in Hamilton
to accommodate the large capacity of passionate NZ hunters
and outdoor enthusiasts that attend the event annually.

27 NOVEMBER - 5 DECEMBER

MARLBOROUGH

ONE.NZ GODZONE is the ultimate expedition adventure racing
experience with teams travelling approximately 700km
across New Zealand's wilderness for up to 8 and a half days.
It represents the most technically challenging
adventure race in the world.