Upcoming trail runs and events 2026

Every Tuesday meet outside the Prince Albert Pub on Nile Street at 5:25pm for a social run, typically around 10kms in the hills. All abilities welcome.

Most Sundays a different trail run around the local hills, all welcome, details here - Nelson Trail Runs/ Sunday runs

19th April - Grampians Challenge, 6.3km, 392m, 8:30am start meet corner Robinson road and Blick Tce, no entry cost, map - Athletics Nelson

25th April - Harris Hill Top Challenge, choose from a 10km or 7km course, all profit goes to the Stroke Foundation, details here - Athletics Nelson

3rd May - Involution climb, 8:30am start, meet at the top Marsden Valley road, no entry cost, map - Athletics Nelson

10th May - Fringe Hill, 8:30am start, more info to come - Athletics Nelson

23rd May - The Bay Trail Run, distances from 11km to 50km over private land out at Cable bay, details here - Nelson Trail Runs

31th May - Miles Beatson Kaiteriteri Gold, many distances up to a Half Marathon at Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve, details here - Active4Good

12th September - Moturoa Backyard Ultra, backyard ultra race out at Rough Island, details here - Nelson Trail Runs

18th October - Edridge Contracting Teetotal Traverse, many distances up to a Half Marathon at St Anuard, details here - Active4Good

4-5 December - The Spectacle, many distances road and trail from 1 mile to 160km, details here - The Spectacle

Trail running resources & information

Nelson Trails - https://nelsontrails.co.nz/