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

25th July - Aniseed Ascent, a unique trail race set in the rugged beauty of the Aniseed Valley, just outside Nelson. Details here

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/