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 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 the change in COVID-19 Alert Level. Please check with the organiser for the latest updates.

This series of night rogaine events for cyclists, walkers and runners will be held in local forested areas.

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Join this annual 10km handicap race for adult runners organised by the Christchurch Methodist Harrier Club.

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This off road event is a chance to run or walk with your best friend!

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Run, walk, mountain bike, road bike or swim from 21st to 28th each month. Submit your time and see your results compared to others.

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Run, walk, crawl, climb, and slide around during this all-ages event, and finish a different colour than you started.

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This is part of a worldwide series of walks to help in the global fight against suicide and self-harm.

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Come out and play at Tennis Canterbury's Love Tennis free regional open days.

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Come and run, walk or bike along the historic Little River Rail Trail.

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Come along to Miscarriage Matters NZ's first annual Butterfly Fun Run!

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Join this Rakaia Lions fundraiser event around the Rakaia River and its riverbed. There is something for everyone - competitive and non-competitive, individual or teams.

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