Feeling keen to try a tri? Ready to run a fun run? Signing up for an event is a great way to stay on track with your activity goals! It puts in place a powerful personal pact that can be hugely motivating - helping you get out of bed on those cold mornings, or fit in a session after work when you don’t feel like it.

Doing an event as part of a team or with a friend, work colleague, neighbour or your whānau can create an even stronger level of accountability. Having a bunch of cheerleaders saying "Come on, let’s go!" can help keep you motivated and stick with it.

Another helpful strategy is to get active for a cause if you are motivated by supporting others. Active community events - like the Pink Ribbon Walk or Relay for Life - are a great way to do something healthy while giving back. Some events also offer training programmes to get you ready, and prizes!

There is a huge range of events to choose from in Canterbury - whether you're just starting out or looking for something more challenging. Check out the listings and links below to find upcoming events over the next few months.

Note: Some events listed may be affected with changes in COVID-19 Framework ("traffic light") Level. Please check with the organiser for the latest updates.

These fun rogaines are suitable for gurus to newbies. 1-hour and 2-hour options are available - as well as a virtual option.

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Get in and start open water swimming. All abilities are welcome.

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Come along to these events for all runners - club or non-club members.

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Join these swim races from Fit and Abel this summer.

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Join the most colourful run you'll ever see - bringing real colour back to the Red Zone.

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Join this run/walk/bike event in Mid Canterbury for all ages and fitness levels.

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This event along the Waimakariri River is suitable to bikers and runners from 7 years upwards, on this scenic but challenging course.

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This event incorporates a festival of race options to suit all athletes, including triathlons, duathlons and standalone running events.

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Join this safe family-friendly event in South Hagley Park.

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Each event in this series will be set on a different terrain or location bringing a new challenge to each course and competitor.

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