Set yourself an event goal!

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.

Group of friends or family happy after completing an event together.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.

Upcoming Events

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

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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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Join this safe, well organised fun run or walk event in Hagley Park North.

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This event replaces the historic Takahe-Akaroa Road Relay for 2023.

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

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Get your yellow gear on and join this fundraising event for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren NZ Trust (GRG).

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

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Race up and around the crater rim of the beautiful and picturesque Port Hills.

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Ride across the Rakaia River Bridge in this unique cycling event.

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Here are some other websites to help you find a suitable opportunity: