Feeling keen to try a tri? Ready to run a fun run? Signing up for an event is a great way to stay on track with your activity goals! It puts in place a powerful personal pact that can be hugely motivating - helping you get out of bed on those cold mornings, or fit in a session after work when you don’t feel like it.

Doing an event as part of a team or with a friend, work colleague, neighbour or your whānau can create an even stronger level of accountability. Having a bunch of cheerleaders saying "Come on, let’s go!" can help keep you motivated and stick with it.

Another helpful strategy is to get active for a cause if you are motivated by supporting others. Active community events - like the Pink Ribbon Walk or Relay for Life - are a great way to do something healthy while giving back. Some events also offer training programmes to get you ready, and prizes!

There is a huge range of events to choose from in Canterbury - whether you're just starting out or looking for something more challenging. Check out the listings and links below to find upcoming events over the next few months.

Join these swim races from Fit and Abel this summer.

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Walk or run around the Ashburton Domain every week!

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Get in and start open water swimming. All abilities are welcome.

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Come along to this series of fun evening sprint orienteering events.

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Enjoy this summer series of swim events in Lyttelton Harbour.

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Walk or run around the bays from the estuary to the pier at this returning event.

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Get off the beaten track and explore parts of Banks Peninsula on these guided walks.

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Enjoy this relaxing fast run as you see vehicles racing past on the motorway.

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XRACE is like a giant board game brought to life for teams with a parent and at least one child aged 6 to 13 years.

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Join this bicycle ride in the Cheviot District that is suitable for families and individuals.

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