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

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These fun rogaines are suitable for gurus to newbies: 1-hour and 2-hour options are available.

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The tough get going on this weekend of mountain event challenges.

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Join this high country trail running event set against the striking backdrop of Hanmer Springs.

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Take part in this ultra trail running event for women at Coutts Island.

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The Wine Run is a fun run with a difference - there's a wine tasting every kilometre!

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Enjoy this summer series of swim events in Lyttelton Harbour.

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Help the Crusaders run 10,000 laps of Rugby and Malvern Parks to and raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation.

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This trail running event takes runners through iconic NZ high country landscapes usually closed to the public.

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