Every run and walk worth entering in New Zealand
Shoe Clinic event guide · Updated September 2026
Nothing gets you out the door like a date in the diary. So we have pulled together the fun runs, trail races, half marathons, marathons and walks coming up around New Zealand, and we will keep adding more as they are announced.
Pick one. Enter it. Then come and see us, because the right shoes make the training part a whole lot more enjoyable.
Four to put in your diary
Whether you are chasing a PB or just want a good day out, start here.
Runaway Auckland Marathon
Devonport to Victoria Park, Auckland
The big one. Marathon, half or the 11km Traverse over the Harbour Bridge, plus a 5km and kids' marathon.
Queenstown Marathon
Queenstown, Otago
Lakeside and river trails the whole way. Marathon, half, 10km and a kids' run.
Round the Bridges
Garden Place, Hamilton
Hamilton's favourite fun run. Walk, jog or race the 12km or 6km, plus a kids' challenge.
Round the Bays Wellington
Waitangi Park to Kilbirnie
Half marathon or the classic 8.4km waterfront fun run, with a 5.5km family shortcut and kids' categories.
The full calendar
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Selwyn Stampede Running & Walking FestivalWalk
Southern Cross Round the Bays ChristchurchWalk
Got a date in the diary? Now get the fit right.
Training for an event puts a lot more load through your feet than a casual jog does. Come into any of our 17 stores for a proper fitting and we will get you into a shoe that suits your stride, your distance and the surface you are training on.
Find your nearest storeLast updated 21 September 2026. Every date has been checked against the event's official website, and each link goes straight to the organiser. Details can change, so always confirm with the organiser before you enter. Know of an event we have missed? Let us know and we will add it.
