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.

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

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This fun 1-hour rogaine around Diamond Harbour is suitable for gurus to newbies.

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Join this event with a course encompassing some of the most picturesque settings of Canterbury.

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Join these swim races from Fit and Abel this summer.

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The tough get going on this weekend of mountain event challenges.

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Take part in this ultra trail running event for women at Kaiapoi Island.

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Join this endurance bike race on hand-crafted trails through some of NZ’s finest beech forest

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The Wine Run is a fun run with a difference - there's a wine tasting every kilometre!

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Help the Crusaders run 10,000 laps of Rugby and Malvern parks to and raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation.

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This event is suitable for all ages and abilities with a challenging course - previously known as the Corsair Bay Classic.

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