Take on a challenge to raise hope!

Join us at one of the exciting events happening across Aotearoa to raise vital funds for neurological research. Think fun runs, marathons, cycling events and more.

Upcoming Events

Southern Cross Round the Bays Wellington

16 February 2025

Southern Cross Round the Bays invites you to join the movement! For 53 years, people of all ages and fitness stages have brought colour, fun, and energy to Auckland’s Tāmaki Drive. Now, this iconic event is expanding into a series across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. How you move is up to you – run it, walk it, roll it and groove it! Make it matter by fundraising for our official Charity Partner, or a cause close to your heart. Be entertained, be inspired and be part of the movement!

8.4km and 21km event

 

Macpac Motatapu High country of NZ

1 March 2025

Each year for one day only the pristine trails of the Motatapu welcomes thousands of all-comers to experience one of New Zealand's favourite off road sporting events.

Mountain Biking, Trail Run & Walk events

 

Southern Cross Round the Bays Auckland

2 March 2025

Southern Cross Round the Bays invites you to join the movement! For 53 years, people of all ages and fitness stages have brought colour, fun, and energy to Auckland’s Tāmaki Drive. Now, this iconic event is expanding into a series across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. How you move is up to you – run it, walk it, roll it and groove it! Make it matter by fundraising for our official Charity Partner, or a cause close to your heart. Be entertained, be inspired and be part of the movement!

8.4km event

 

Southern Cross Round the Bays Christchurch

30 March 2025

Southern Cross Round the Bays invites you to join the movement! For 53 years, people of all ages and fitness stages have brought colour, fun, and energy to Auckland’s Tāmaki Drive. Now, this iconic event is expanding into a series across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. How you move is up to you – run it, walk it, roll it and groove it! Make it matter by fundraising for our official Charity Partner, or a cause close to your heart. Be entertained, be inspired and be part of the movement!

8.4km event

 

Runaway Sydney Half Marathon 2025

4 May 2025

Come and experience a truly unique city running experience through the beating heart of the Sydney CBD on Sunday 4 May 2025.

Since 1992, the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon has been one of Australia’s largest and most iconic half marathon events. The Runaway Sydney Half Marathon is a truly unique city running experience through the beating heart of Sydney CBD.

With two event distances - Half Marathon and 10km - you'll love running streetstyle with us.

ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon 2025

17 May 2025

Take in the best highlights of the region, with flat easy running through local cycle trails, quiet country roads and pass vineyards and orchards - all finishing at the impressive Elephant Hill Estate & Winery where you can celebrate your efforts in style.

WUU2K - Wellington Urban Ultra 2025

12 July 2025

The WUU2K is Wellington's premier Trail Ultra marathon. This iconic event takes runners on a journey around the best trails on offer in Wellington, with some stunning scenery to match. On offer is a 21km Half Marathon, 43km Marathon, & the 62km Ultra marathon. All events have their own levels of toughness, & are designed to challenge you both mentally as well as physically.

Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon

2 November 2025

New Zealand’s biggest, most iconic, colourful, cultural running celebration. Be part of the action and Run the City.

Other events

Find your event!

There are so many more exciting events to get involved in! Find one that suits you, register to create a fundraising page and start raising hope for kiwis affected by neurological conditions.