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| Event Name | Description | Date | Event Location | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga Half Marathon | One of New Zealand's most popular triathlon events. | 7 January 2012 | Tauranga Bay of Plenty | Multisport |
| Moehau Multisport | The Moehau can only be described as one of the most spectacular challenges on the Multisport calendar. Set in the rugged Northern Coromandel Peninsula it is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets and only 2 1/2 hours from Auckland. | 14 January 2012 | Coromandel Peninsula | Multisport |
| Tussock Traverse | 6.5km run/walk, 13km run/walk and 26km run/walk in Tongariro National Park | 28th January 2012 | Tongariro National Park Taupo | Trail Run |
| Coast to Coast | Over 800 competitors will vie for places in the 30th Anniversary race on February 10th and 11th 2012. The Speight's Coast to Coast is the world’s premier multi-sport event. The Speight's Coast to Coast is the benchmark by which all other multi-sport events are judged, both here in New Zealand and overseas. | 10/11 February 2012 | South Island of New Zealand from Kumara Beach on the Tasman Sea to Sumner Beach on the Pacific Ocean West Coast | Multisport |
| Xterra Trailfest Riverhead | Mountain biking, Trailing running, and Trail walking | 12th February 2012 | Riverhead Forest Auckland | MTB Trail Run |
| Bedrock 50 | The Bedrock50 was new to the ultra distance running circuit in 2011. The scenic route takes in the very popular Wharfdale and Blowhard tracks and passes through the stunning Lees Valley. | 25 February 2012 | Oxford Canterbury | Run |
| Kururau Krusher | Cycle 44km, Run 16km, Kayak 23km, Mountain Bike 26km | 25 February 2012 | Taumarunui Taupo | Multisport |
| Coastal Challenge | Coastal Run: 6km walk/run, 11km walk/run, 17km walk/run, 22km run, 33km Full Monty run and 33km teams race. | 25 February 2012 | North Shore Auckland | Run |
| Motutapu | 4 events: Mountain Bike, Off Road Marathon, Adventure Run, Miners Run | March 2012 (date to be announced) | Wanaka, Arrowtown Otago | MTB Trail Run Adventure |
| Ironman New Zealand | Held in Taupo, an out-and-back swim in crystal-clear freshwater, two-lap comfortable ride on quiet tree-lined roads and two-lap flat to undulating run through the town. | 3 March 2012 | Taupo | Ironman |
| Colliers Corporate Team Off-Road Triathlon | Off road Triathlon | 4 March 2012 | Long Bay Auckland | Triathlon |
| Colville Connection | MTB, Run/Walk or Off road marathon in one of the best off-road / trail playgrounds in the North Island of New Zealand. | 10th March 2012 | Colville Town Coromandel Peninsula | MTB Trail Run |
| Tussock Spirit of the Moutere | An approximately 60km circuit that captures the essence of the Moutere, taking riders through idyllic rural communities, past anglers challenged by the trout of the Motueka River, along charming valley flats and past a bevy of boutique and cottage industries before returning to enjoy the charming surrounds of Woollaston Estates. | 11 March 2012 | Moutere, Tasman Nelson | Cycle |
| ARC Adventure Races 24/12/8 Hour | The event comprises of three races, the traditional ARC 24 and the ARC 12 adventure races and the ARC 8. The ARC 8 is a special non-kayaking version of the ARC 12 hour event and can be done without a support crew. | 17/18 March 2012 | Coromandel Peninsula | Adventure |
| Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon and 10km | The Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon and 10km has developed from the original Riwaka Half Marathon. | 17 March 2012 | Kaiteriteri Nelson | Marathon Run |
| TRIPLE PEAKS CHALLENGE 2012 | A classic (47km) adventure in the heart of wine country | 17 March 2012 | Havelock North Hawkes Bay | Trail Run MTB Run |
| Tarawera Ultra Marathon | An adventure, an endurance event, a 100km-long scenic buffet. The Vibram Tarawera Ultra is a 100, 85 or 60km trail ultra. distance run from Rotorua to Kawerau, New Zealand. | 17th March 2012 | Rotorua to Kawerau Taupo | Marathon |
| Goldrush | Goldrush is a 375km Multi-sport event, set in the back country of Central Otago following the old trails opened up by the pioneers in their search for gold. It includes kayaking, mountain biking, running and road biking. | 21st - 26th March 2012 | Central Otago Otago | Multisport |
| Partners Life DUAL Motutapu - Rangitoto | MTB or Trail run the gulf islands of Rangitoto and Motutapu | 24 March 2012 | Motutapu Island, Hauraki Gulf Auckland | MTB Trail Run |
| Northburn 100 Ultra Mountain Run | 100miler (160km), 100km, 50km Northburn Station Mountain Run | 24th – 26th March 2012 | Cromwell Otago | Marathon |
| Auckland Half Ironman | The race starts at Maraetai with a 2km swim and is followed by a 90km bike that covers much of the old Auckland Ironman bike course. It finishes with a 21km three lap picturesque run around the foreshore of the Hauraki Gulf. | 24 March 2012 | Auckland | Ironman |
| Port Nelson Blokes' Day Out | A Men's Only Triathlon - loads of fun! Run 5km or Walk 3km, Cycle 14km and then swim 4 lengths of Riverside Pool. | 17 March 2012 | Port Nelson Nelson | Triathlon |
| King of the Harbour | Ocean Ski Paddling event from Waiheke to Auckland | 31 March 2012 | Auckland | Kayak |
| Arrowsmith Races Marathon and MTB Race | Arrowsmith Marathon 42.2 km Highcountry marathon // Lake Face 17 km Trail Run or Walk // Arrowsmith Thee Ride - 42 km MTB Race or Ride | 31 March 2012 | Arrowsmith Canterbury | MTB |
| Taylors Nelson Women's Triathlon | Designed for beginners, couch potatoes, women with little time to 'spend' on themselves, workmates and families and even the serious weekend athlete! All females keen to challenge themselves, have some fun, maybe support a first-timer or experience their first ever triathlon - the Nelson Women's Triathlon caters for all. | 1 April 2012 | Nelson | Triathlon |
| Xterra Rotorua Festival | Off road triathlon and trail runs | 14 April 2012 | Blue Lake, Rotorua Waikato | Run MTB |
| Specsavers Hastings Half Marathon and Tumu ITM 10km fun run/walk | Half Marathon and 10km fun run/walk. We offer an interesting, picturesque measured and certified course of 21.1km, starting and finishing at the Havelock North Rugby Clubrooms at Anderson Park on Te Aute Rd with the half marathon winding its way out into the country and back. | 15 April 2012 | Havelock North Hawkes Bay | Run Marathon |
| The Nugget | Trail Run: 5km, walk/run, 10km walk/run, 21km walk/run Half Nugget: Run, MTB and Run The Nugget: Road Cycle, Kayak, Road Cycle, Run, Mountain Bike, Run | 21st April 2012 | Waihi Coromandel Peninsula | Multisport |
| Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake | The course is an anticlockwise circuit of Lake Rotoiti commencing from the Lake Rotoiti waterfront. Approximately 25km. | 21 April 2012 | Nelson | Trail Run |
| Super Dune | 42km Road Cycle, 1.5km Run, 10km Flat Water Paddle, and 10km Run. | May 2012 | Bethells Beach, Waitakere Auckland | Multisport |
| T42 Central Plateau Mountainbike / Trail Run | Based around the famous and iconic 42 Traverse track, 5 options include Mountain Biking, or Trail Running / walk in 4 distances | 5 May 2012 | Central Plateau Taupo | MTB Trail Run |
| Crazyman | Based around the icon outdoor elements of Wellington's Hutt City, you're about to embark on a 66km scenic tour over the hills, beaches, harbour and river that make our Capital the outdoor wonderland that it is. | 6 May 2012 | Hutt City Wellington | Multisport |
| Hobsonville Runway Challenge | Fun run with obstacle course options. 3km Kids Course, 5km and 10km. | 13 May 2012 | Colville Town Auckland | Run |
| Inov-8 Hawke's Bay Trail Run Series No1 | Come out with your friends and enjoy some great off road running in some of Hawkes Bays most iconic locations. Three different challenges, one for everyone, runner or fast walker: Short course 5-10 km, Medium 10-15 km, Long course 15km plus (but not more than 25km) | 20 May 2012 | Hawkes Bay | Trail Run |
| Inov-8 Hawke's Bay Trail Run Series No2 | Come out with your friends and enjoy some great off road running in some of Hawkes Bays most iconic locations. Three different challenges, one for everyone, runner or fast walker: Short course 5-10 km, Medium 10-15 km, Long course 15km plus (but not more than 25km) | 17 June 2012 | Hawkes Bay | Trail Run |
| Escape from Tane's Forest | Long (25km) and Short (14km) options. | 30 June 2012 | Nelson | Trail Run |
| Inov-8 Hawke's Bay Trail Run Series No3 | Come out with your friends and enjoy some great off road running in some of Hawkes Bays most iconic locations. Three different challenges, one for everyone, runner or fast walker: Short course 5-10 km, Medium 10-15 km, Long course 15km plus (but not more than 25km) | 15 July 2012 | Hawkes Bay | Trail Run |
| Furneaux Lodge Captain Cook's Landing | The course is approximately 26km from Ship Cove to Punga Cove/Camp Bay along the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand. | 28 July 2012 | Nelson | Trail Run |
| Coromandel Classic | From surf beaches to sub-alpine native forests, the RoadCraft Coromandel Classic multisport race will challenge individuals and team competitors of all abilities. | August 2012 | Coromandel Peninsula | Multisport |
| Inov-8 Hawke's Bay Trail Run Series No4 | Come out with your friends and enjoy some great off road running in some of Hawkes Bays most iconic locations. Three different challenges, one for everyone, runner or fast walker: Short course 5-10 km, Medium 10-15 km, Long course 15km plus (but not more than 25km) | 19 August 2012 | Hawkes Bay | Trail Run |
| The legend marathon and a half | Road marathon, half marathon, 10km & 5km run/walk options | 15 September 2012 | Waiatarua routes (Waitakere Ranges in West Auckland ) Auckland | Run |
| Abel Tasman Coastal Classic | 36km Trail Run from Awaroa to Marahau along the renowned Abel Tasman National Park. | 22 September 2012 | Nelson | Trail Run |
| Devonport Classic | Fun run – 5km, 10km and 15km | 23 September 2012 | Devonport Auckland | Run |
| Spring Challenge | The Spring Challenge is an all women's team adventure race. It is aimed at adventurous women of all abilities with the aims being for women to enjoy the outdoors, to embrace challenge and the earn rewards that follow an 'Adventure'. It is also a great social weekend in a wonderful location. | 28-30 September 2012 | Canterbury | Adventure |
| Wharf to Wharf Great Barrier Island Marathon | The Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf Marathon begins at Port FitzRoy wharf and finishes at Tryphena wharf. | October 13 2012 | Auckland | Run |
| Motu Challenge | 65km Mountain Bike, 17km Run, 52km Road Cycle, and Multisport stage with a 27km Kayak, 8km Road Cycle and 3km Run to the finish. | 13 October 2012 | Opotiki Bay of Plenty | Multisport |
| Subway Dun Run | Taking the Coppermine Saddle track and downhill along New Zealand's first railway line, along New Zealand's first railway line, finishing at the The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, Brook Street, Nelson. This is a testing run - but not impossible. Approximately 22km | 13 October 2012 | Nelson | Trail Run |
| K2 | The K2 is the toughest one day cycle challenge in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also one of the most scenic and varied with the route traveling through sub tropical forest, pacific coastlines, rural farmland and the Puhutakawa coastline of the Hauraki Gulf. | 27 October 2012 | Tairua, Whitianga, Coromandel and back to Thames. Auckland | Cycle |
| The Great Cranleigh Kauri Race | The K2 is the toughest one day cycle challenge in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also one of the most scenic and varied with the route traveling through sub tropical forest, pacific coastlines, rural farmland and the Puhutakawa coastline of the Hauraki Gulf. | 17 November 2012 | Waikawau Beach, Coromandel Township, Colville Auckland | Run |
| Rodney Coast Challenge | 10km forest run, 30km road cycle, 24km mountain bike, 8km kayak, and a 150m run to the finish | 18 November 2012 | Helensville and Kaukapakapa Auckland | Multisport |
| Speights West Coaster | Trail run / walk - possibly NZ's most scenic off-road, trail and coastal running event! | 24 November 2012 | Waitakere Ranges Auckland | Trail Run |
| Run Mahana | The circuit is is breathtakingly picturesque and refreshingly rural (2 laps for Half Marathon, 1 lap for 10km). The Woollaston Mahana Vineyard 5km takes you through the exclusive Woollaston Estates and for the kids there is the BlueBerryIT Kids Mahana Mile. | 24 November 2012 | Nelson | Run Marathon |
| Asics 60km Kaplar Challenge | The Asics Kepler Challenge Mountain Run is described as "the jewel in NZ's mountain running calendar". The event is organized by a voluntary committee with the support, on race day, of approximately 200 Te Anau residents. This gives the event a truly "community" feel. | December 2012 | Te Anau Otago | Run |
| NBS Nelson Striders Half Marathon & 10km | Runners compete to win the prestigous Trevor Ruffell Tusk Trophy (aka The Boar's Jaws) by being closest to their estimate over the 21.1km distance up the Maitai Valley. | 15 January 2013 | Nelson | Run Marathon |
| Blackball Hilton Croesus Crossing | 26km trailrun on the Croesus Track from Barrytown to Blackball, West Coast, New Zealand. | 19 January 2013 | Barrytown to Blackball West Coast | Trail Run |
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