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.

These fun rogaines are suitable for gurus to newbies: 1-hour and 2-hour options are available.

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Join this annual 10km handicap race for adult runners organised by the Christchurch Methodist Harrier Club.

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This FREE wellbeing walk is about making those with mental health concerns or who are neurodivergent visible.

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This exciting event run is a fundraiser for Middleton Grange School.

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Join this annual fundraising event for Kaikōura Suburban School.

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Join this fun run with your four-legged dog friend.

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Step outside your comfort zone for this workplace challenge with the Avon Rowing Club.

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This series of night rogaine events for cyclists, walkers and runners will be held in local forested areas.

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Join this walk to remember or support those with Leukaemia and other blood cancers in New Zealand.

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Join this annual 5km fun run/walk held to raise money for cancer research.

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