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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.
Note: Some events listed may be affected with changes in COVID-19 Framework ("traffic light") Level. Please check with the organiser for the latest updates.
Let’s go the distance for Kiwi hearts in May.
This is a unique annual event through Hanmer Forest amongst some amazing mountain scenery.
Get your outdoor fix at this weekend rogaine at Castle Hill.
Join this series of SouthernCross CX events - Canterbury's answer to Cyclocross.
Compete in this unique and global virtual race for both runners and wheelchair participants.
Join this trail run series in the Port Hills.
Join this new cross country running challenge.
Take part in this series of mountain bike events for 7 to 14 year olds.
Winter Worlds is an iconic road racing series held on the outskirts of Christchurch. It provides all riders with a simple, safe and fun opportunity to race during winter and have a blast doing it.
Join this series of MTB races in the Christchurch Adventure Park.
- Join the Virtual Events Club and race with other people across New Zealand and the world each month. You can run, walk, mountain or road bike or swim. All profits from the Club goes to Ronald McDonald House.
- Run NZ Run organises a range of FREE virtual runs that you do anywhere. You just log your distance against your chosen goal or over a chosen period.
- Christchurch City Council Events lists all sorts of events in Canterbury (formerly Be There).
- Sport Canterbury runs many events at Ngā Puna Wai - Canterbury’s new home of sport.
- NZ Running Calendar gives information on running and walking events around New Zealand.
- My Next Challenge is a new website designed to take the challenge out of finding fitness events in New Zealand. You'll find lots of awesome events catering to every fitness level happening around New Zealand.
- SportzHub's Adventure Sport provides the latest on events that enable people to get into the wilderness. They aim to help foster people into the outdoors, and have discussion forums and links to local clubs and other facilities.
- My Marathon
- Hanmer Half Marathon
- Wicked Kea Autumn Rogaine
- SouthernCross CX Season
- Wings for Life World Run
- King and Queen of the Crater
- Cross Country Challenge
- Tamariki Shredder Series
- Winter Worlds
- Winter Gravity Series
- Sri Chinmoy Sumner Esplanade Series
- Canterbury Duathlon Series
- Selwyn Marathon
- Lakeside Relay
- Bridge to Bridge Ultra Marathon
- Bridge to Bridge North Mountain Bike Ride
- Winter Solstice Night Bike Ride
- Christchurch 10km Series