Tauranga · New Zealand

5K races near Tauranga

2 races in 2026 next one in 58 days

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Upcoming 5K races near Tauranga

AUG 1

Run · road · 5K

Mount Maunganui Half Marathon

Mt Maunganui · 5 km away

SEP 1

Run · road · 5K

Cambridge Half Marathon

Cambridge · 66 km away

Tauranga · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Tauranga

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Kiwi Walk & Run Series - McLaren Falls Trail Tauranga

McLaren Falls Regional Park is the focus: "pristine forest and well formed trails" above "stunning Lake McLaren," featuring native bush, glowworms, and those "magical autumn colours." The McLaren Falls Trail offers a genuine park trail experience, not a road race with added trees. Its terrain provides enough challenge for regular trail runners while remaining accessible to newer participants and walkers. Underfoot, expect primarily well-formed gravel paths, interspersed with short stretches of road and grassy field. The course includes "slightly more elevation" than the organiser's typical events, providing some climbing without becoming overly strenuous. The event hub is situated at McLaren Falls Equestrian Park, distinct from the main park entrance. This route is suitable for first-time participants, experienced trail runners, younger and older individuals, and walkers who enjoy varied terrain.

Kiwi Walk & Run Series - Trek the Forest Rotorua

Whaka100 is a mountain bike marathon weekend in Rotorua, New Zealand, where riders race through the Whakarewarewa Forest on singletrack-heavy courses. It is the largest mass-participation MTB event in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 3,000 riders anticipated across six distances. Distances range from a 10km ride for a shorter objective, a 25km option, the popular 50km, the classic 100km Whaka challenge, and the 175km Giant Miler for those seeking the longest day on the bike. The course focuses on Rotorua’s forest trails, particularly the distinctive singletrack that defines the race's mountain-bike character. The participants include not only seasoned endurance riders but also first-timers, regular cyclists, and experienced racers, all able to select a distance suited to their ability. The weekend format is also significant, as Whaka100 is structured around riding, spectators, and the cycling community, rather than a singular start-and-finish point.

Legend of the Peaks Running & Walking Festival

Legend of the Peaks takes participants into Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand. The terrain features volcanic ground, forest ascents, and technical paths. The main event is the New Zealand Forest Marathon, a 42km off-road marathon covering approximately 1,750m of elevation gain. The event also includes the 50.2km Whaka Ultra, the 21km Moerangi Half Marathon, the 10km Titokorangi 10K, the 5km Trig Loop, and shorter events for children and elders. The longer races are demanding trail runs. The Whaka Ultra crosses remote singletrack, ascends about 2,240m, and summits several peaks. The forest marathon crosses four peak summits. The half marathon features two significant climbs, and the 10K includes around 430m of elevation over two smaller peaks. The 5K offers well-maintained forest trails with 145m of climbing for less experienced trail users. The weekend accommodates first-time participants, walkers, seasoned trail runners, children, and elders, complemented by an expo, music, and food.

Tauranga City to Surf

City to Surf Tauranga

City to Surf Tauranga takes runners from the city side of the harbour to Mount Maunganui beach, offering 21.1km, 11km, and 5km courses. The half marathon and 11km begin near the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club at Sulphur Point. The 5km starts on Mount Main Beach by the Mount Surf Club. All three distances conclude on the sand at Mount Main Beach, adjacent to the Surf Club. The half marathon route encircles the Waikareao Estuary track, crosses the Harbour Bridge towards Mount Maunganui, and then loops the Mount Maunganui base track before the beach finish. The 11km also crosses the Harbour Bridge and incorporates the Astrolabe Corporate and Gym/Clubs teams race. The 5km utilizes the boardwalk and beach access paths, turning just past Leisure Island, and includes a lap of the Mauao base-track, ensuring the shortest race shares the same Mount-and-sand finish.

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About 5K races in Tauranga

Tauranga Training Notes

Tauranga hosts 8 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run the Matua waterfront from Maxwell Road and go out and back as far as the legs want. Tauranga parkrun uses Kopurererua Valley Reserve on Saturdays at 8am, and Gordon Carmichael Reserve parkrun starts in Bethlehem at 8am too. Runpub meets Thursdays at 6:30pm, The HARDWICK HUSTLE meets Saturdays, and Wild Things Trail Running Club gives trail runners company on multiple days. City to Surf Tauranga, Mount Maunganui Half Marathon, Rockys Backyard Ultra, and McLaren Falls Trail Tauranga sit as the anchor events.

Riders use the Wairoa River cycle way toward Omokoroa, especially at golden hour. Tauranga Road Cycling Club Inc. keeps the race edge sharp with Zeal Renovations Thursday Night Racing at Kelly Road, Maketu, where registration starts at 6.00pm and racing starts at 6.15pm. TECT Park gives mountain bikers the Buffalo Girl Track, Kereru Track, and Uno Track for proper singletrack and cyclocross legs. The climbs sit around Maxwell's Road and Chapel St to Vale St and Grange Rd, while the Five Angels Hilly Time Trial starts from the Papamoa end of Welcome Bay Road.

Summer gives Tauranga its best coastal months, with holidaymakers filling the white surf beaches from Mount Maunganui to Papamoa. Locals still get base miles done early, then keep the beach and cafe stops for later. Baypark Stadium hosts speedway events in summer, so the city feels busy without losing the training rhythm. Winter shifts the mood toward steadier Z2, wetter trails, and cleaner post-ride kit. Smiths Sport Shoes Winter Duathlon gives runners and riders a simple run-bike-run anchor, and Baypark Stadium hosts rugby matches when the evenings close in.