Running & triathlon
Running in
New Zealand.
One confirmed race — T100 Tauranga, a brand-new 2027 Bay of Plenty venue for the Triathlon World Tour, arriving in a town with real Oceania triathlon pedigree and an eye on the 2028 World Triathlon Championship Finals.
0 running races and 1 triathlon, across 1 region.
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What it is actually like to run there
Eleven years of daily records at Tauranga, not a seasonal generalisation. "Warm mornings" counts the share of days starting at or above 24°C — the point where heat stops being a detail and starts setting your pace for you.
Month by month at Tauranga
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain days | Warm mornings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.8°C | 15.7°C | 11.6 | 0% |
| February | 22.7°C | 16.1°C | 12.8 | 0% |
| March | 21.2°C | 14.3°C | 11.4 | 0% |
| April | 18.9°C | 12.4°C | 11.8 | 0% |
| May | 16.5°C | 9.9°C | 11 | 0% |
| June | 14.4°C | 8.4°C | 11.1 | 0% |
| July | 13.5°C | 7.1°C | 12.4 | 0% |
| August | 13.9°C | 7°C | 12.7 | 0% |
| September | 15.2°C | 8.5°C | 13.4 | 0% |
| October | 17°C | 10.2°C | 13.5 | 0% |
| November | 19.2°C | 12.3°C | 13.5 | 0% |
| December | 21.3°C | 14.3°C | 13.3 | 0% |
Hottest: Jan
Averaging 22.8°C by day, 15.7°C overnight.
Easiest: Jul
The coolest month, averaging 13.5°C.
Wettest: Oct
Rain on about 13.5 days in an average month.
By region
Triathlon in New Zealand
Running here as a visitor
The hardest part of training somewhere new isn't the route — it's not knowing anyone. This is who is in New Zealand over the next three months: runners who live here, and runners passing through.
Running in New Zealand: the long reads
The things a race listing can't tell you — what the conditions actually cost you, where people really run, what to carry, and what running is like in every region on the map. 2 guides, 16 minutes of reading.
The conditions
Eleven years of dawn records for Tauranga — the mildest, most consistently runnable climate in Verus's archive — and a race calendar reshaped more by a 2026 landslide than by any weather pattern.
Where to run
What's actually open around Mount Maunganui after the Base Track's 2026 closure, plus the parkrun and clubs keeping Tauranga running regardless.
Common questions
How many races are there in New Zealand?
Verus currently lists 0 running races and 1 triathlon and multisport event in New Zealand, across 1 region.
What is the weather like for running in New Zealand?
Based on eleven years of daily records at Tauranga, the hottest month averages 22.8°C by day and the coolest 13.5°C. The wettest month sees rain on about 13.5 days. Mornings are generally cool enough to run at any time of day.
Can I find people to run with in New Zealand?
Yes — Verus athletes list the town they are from, so this page shows who is already here. If you are travelling, adding your own location means runners here can find you too.