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.

This off road event is a chance to run or walk with your best friend!

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Dig out your pinkest and brightest outfit to support women affected by breast cancer and fund critical research.

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Join this weekend for riders 13 years + with two race options to suit your experience, capability and confidence.

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Join this Rakaia Lions fundraiser event with something for everyone - competitive and non-competitive, individual or teams.

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Get your whānau and friends for this fun run or walk.

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Come along to Miscarriage Matters NZ's Butterfly Fun Run!

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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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Race up and around the crater rim of the beautiful and picturesque Port Hills.

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Join this amazing run across the iconic Kaikōura Peninsula.

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Ride across the Rakaia River Bridge in this unique cycling event.

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