The Walking Festival
Explore Canterbury this autumn through a variety of inspiring walks with the annual Walking Festival. You'll be spoilt for choice with walks across Ōtautahi, Selwyn and Waimakariri.
There’s something for all ages and abilities - whether you’re a fan of local history, getting out into nature, socialising or pushing yourself to get that awesome view.
This year's festival will run from Saturday 12th to Sunday 27th April 2025.
Active Canterbury gives helpful tips on starting out walking and other useful resources if you’re a beginner or new to walking.
Find out about local walking groups (Greater Christchurch Sport and Recreation Guide)
- PAPO Summer Sprint Series
- Wicked Rogaines Autumn Series
- Introduction to Open Water Swimming
- Banks Peninsula Walking Festival
- Hanmer Hundy
- East Coast Gravel
- Wicked Autumn Rogaine
- Sea 2 Sky Challenge
- City2Surf
- DGRS Twilight Challenge
- Le Race
- EA Networks Centre Kids Try Challenge
- Christchurch 10km Series
- Rainbow Ride
- Amuri Ranges Run
- Southern Cross Round the Bays
- Dog Creek Timber Ultra
- Cancer Society Relay for Life
- McLeans Forest Trail
- Muddy Good Run Christchurch
- Kaikoura Adventure Race
- The Walking Festival
- Christchurch Marathon
- Krank It
- Methven and Foothills Walking Festival
- Skedaddle Trail Run
- Hanmer Half Marathon