Otago 5km & Age Group Road Running Championships

August 15, 2026

The Otago 5km Road Championships will be held on an out and back circuit on the shared pathway starting and finishing on Magnet Street. The start/finish area is opposite the Otago Rowing club building. Entry to all races is open to club and community runners and walkers.
These races will be held under the World Athletics (WA) Technical Rules & Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) Supplementary Rules for out of stadia events. Leith have agreed to subsidise 50% of the race fee as a club, so once again you will be able to get part of your fee refunded after the race. All entries are to be done online via Athletics Otago website athleticsotago.co.nz. Online entries close on Thursday 13th August at midnight. Entries will be received after this time on payment of a $10 late fee cnr Neptune and Magnet Streets, Dunedin MapMore details »+ Google calendar

Road

October 10, 2026
- Orokonui Challenge8:00 amThe Orokonui Challenge is back in 2026 bigger than ever. This years course has grown to a 21.8km scenic course. Test yourself as you run over volcanoes, along beautiful coast, and through the protected Orokonui nature reserve. All participants can feel a sense of achievement not only for completing the challenge but also supporting biodiversity, with all proceeds going towards Orokonui’s own challenge in wildlife advocacy and conservation. The course starts near the Visitor centre carpark then runs along part of the Orokonui fence line, down the coastal connection cycleway, out to Doctor’s Point beach, back and around the Orokonui lagoon, and into the sanctuary to finish with a climb through the sanctuary’s protected forest. The total course length is approximately 21.8km and contains around 600m of elevation change. Refuel and recharge after the race with an included catered lunch from the Horopito café. Enjoy a range of their most popular items as well as a beverage buffet with coffee, tea, and juices. Use code EARLY26 to sign up before the 20th of September to get early bird pricing. Race details: 8am – Raced day registration opens 8:45am- Race starts Early bird registration closes – Sunday 20th September Registration closes – Sunday 4th October Orokonui Ecosanctuary, 600 Blueskin Road, Dunedin 9081 MapMore details »+ Google calendar
- Otago Interclub T&F & Masters Throws Pentathlon1:00 pm - 4:30 pmOnline Entries Only. Please note the entries for this event will close at 12 noon Friday 9 October Includes 2/3000m steeples, 1500m, 5000m, plus sprint and field events Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin MapMore details »+ Google calendar
October 25, 2026
- 88th Leith Harbour Free 5/10km9:00 am - 10:30 amFree Community time trial, fun run/walk. Course 1. Next to Surf LIfesaving, Dunedin. along the East Harbour, Te Aka Ōtākou shared path on an out and back course. Arrive at 8.15am to collect bibs. All welcome and it is free. Wheelchair and pram friendly. corner 9 Kitchener Street, Dunedin MapMore details »+ Google calendar
November 6, 2026
- Legend of the Peaks - ANZ 50km Champs"The Ultimate Trail Running Festival" Based in Rotorua, the Geothermal, Cultural and Adventure mecca of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Legend of the Peaks festival provides running and walking events for all levels of fitness with distances starting from 2kms for kids to the New Zealand Forest Marathon covering 42kms of off-road trail running and the pinnacle event, the Whaka Ultra 50K (ANZ 50km Champs) For full informations go direct to the Event Website >> Legend of the Peaks Rotorua, New Zealand MapMore details »+ Google calendar
November 7, 2026
- Legend of the Peaks - ANZ 50km Champs"The Ultimate Trail Running Festival" Based in Rotorua, the Geothermal, Cultural and Adventure mecca of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Legend of the Peaks festival provides running and walking events for all levels of fitness with distances starting from 2kms for kids to the New Zealand Forest Marathon covering 42kms of off-road trail running and the pinnacle event, the Whaka Ultra 50K (ANZ 50km Champs) For full informations go direct to the Event Website >> Legend of the Peaks Rotorua, New Zealand MapMore details »+ Google calendar

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