Obstacle Race Calendar New Zealand 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in New Zealand for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 8 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in New Zealand below and join the running community at these great events!
July 2026
Mudmania is an approximately 1.5 km purpose-built obstacle course with mud and water ponds, slopes, logs and nets. Laps are self-paced; children 5 to 12 must be with an adult and entries are limited to 300.
August 2026
An off-road obstacle event at Kumeu Showgrounds on Sunday 9 August 2026. The course is approximately 6km (12km option available) with mud, tunnels and climbs, plus a 6km team challenge for five-person teams including at least two women.
A family obstacle event at Kumeu Showgrounds on 09 August 2026 featuring an approximately 3 km course with mud pits, climbs and tunnels. Teams are 2 or 3 people with age rules, finishers receive medals and certificates.
A women-only obstacle team race for groups of three at Kumeu Showgrounds on Sunday 09 August 2026. The approximately 6 km outdoor course features mud pits, climbing walls and tunnels, with medals, timing, showers and on-site food.
A women only team obstacle event in Rotorua where teams of three tackle an approximately 6 km outdoor course with mud pits, climbing walls and tunnels. Timed results, finisher medals and on site showers and a hot pool are provided.
A family obstacle course event in Rotorua on 22 August 2026 where two or three person teams with adults and children aged 5 to 17 tackle muddy obstacles across an approximately 3km course. Finishers receive a medal and certificate.
An off-road obstacle race at Lakes Ranch, Rotorua on 22 August 2026 offering approximately 6 km and 12 km options, natural terrain obstacles, hot showers and a team challenge requiring five members with at least two women.
March 2027
An obstacle mud run at the Canterbury A&P Show Grounds on 21 March 2027 featuring adult, family and children categories with mud pits, slides and cargo nets, capped junior entries and finisher medals for all.