Lactic Turkey Events

27/10/2026

Have you entered the Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon in Riverhead forest yet?

📅 Sunday, 15th November 2026
📍 Riverhead Forest, Auckland
🏃🏽‍♀️ Run the 42km, 21/10km run/walk or the 6km fun run

This extraordinary event blends the excitement of running with the rich cultural heritage of Afghanistan. Developed in collaboration with the founders of the original Afghanistan Marathon, our courses take you through the scenic gravel roads of Riverhead Forest, a tribute to the breathtaking Kohi Baba mountain range of the Hindu Kush.

What to expect:
- No mud, no twisty turny narrow trails and uneven surfaces - just gravel road courses!
- Savor authentic Afghan cuisine: Kabuli Pulao, Bolani, Mantu, and refreshing chai
- 🎶 Enjoy live traditional music
- Browse exquisite Afghan handicrafts, including beautiful carpets.
- 📸 A captivating photo exhibition showcasing Afghanistan diversified culture and landscapes

Entrants in the 42km and 21km receive an event branded 500ml softflasks to use at the event (as we are cupless) and keep afterwards.

Whether you're participating or spectating, this event is an experience not to be missed! Come be part of a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and inclusivity right here in Aotearoa.

All proceeds will support future projects empowering Afghan women and athletes.

Hosted in partnership with Lactic Turkey Events, this day promises an unforgettable blend of sport, culture, and connection.

Enter here now:
https://www.newbeginnings.org.nz/Aotearoa-Afghanistan-Marathon

22/10/2026

Clown wigs, fake beards, themed gazebos, and a bar in the old red shed. Oh, and some running.

Grab 1–5 mates for Rage Against Riverhead : 5km forest laps for 8, 12 or 24 hours. Sat 21 Nov.

Come set up a tent with a team of 2–6 of your closest friends, whānau or work colleagues and get loopin’.....OR take on the challenge of doing it solo!

You’ll have a space in our tent city, so settle in with a couch, bed, exercycle, fondue fountain, chilly bin and get comfortable for the day!

We've encourage a festive atmosphere, with dress-ups and general crazy behaviour (keep it socially appropriate, but). The trail winds through the tent city, so you tag your next teammate right outside your tent. You decide how many laps people run and in what order. Someone may choose to run four laps, then hand over the baton… it’s up to you!

Obviously we’re not savages. We’ll have a coffee van and BBQ set up to keep you fed and caffeinated, as well as music to keep things pumping.

http://rageagainstriverhead.co.nz/

15/09/2026

Last event in the Shoe Science TrailNav (Rogaine) series at a favorite venue—Muriwai, this Sunday 20th September. A cool mix of urban neighborhood, forest, beach and bush! Images are from the team photos last time we were at Muriwai, where the theme of the photo was show us your best seal impression 🦭 OR Surf's up - show us your best team surfing photo 🏄‍♂️🌊

ENTER ONLINE NOW! Choose from 90min or 3hrs and compete in a team or solo event!

What's the TrailNav Challenge? A TrailNav event (some call this a rogaine) is a solo or teams navigation challenge. You can compete in a 3 hour or 90 minute challenge. This is the perfect mix of team work, personal challenge, strategy and enjoying the outdoors! We get lots of family teams, work teams and individuals.

We give you a map and the challenge involves navigating around the area (don’t worry, it’s all pretty straightforward navigation – if you can read a street map or zoo/museum map😊 you can do this!) and finding checkpoints (worth a varying amount of points) identified on a map to gain the most points. Some are easy (you get there, you get points, end of story), others have optional awesome mystery activities that give you extra points.

The beauty of it is that you choose how you want to go about it.
You can choose to go fast for easy points or do it a bit slower collecting the closer checkpoints with added mysteries to get more points. The distance you cover will depend on how you plan your route (you get planning time before you start) but, fast or slow, Far or not so far, fun is guaranteed!

Sound like a bit of you - check out the details and enter at https://www.lacticturkey.co.nz/TrailNav/

Awesome spot prizes from Shoe Science and the brands of ZeroTwenty2 SportsCo and a BBQ meal included. See less

24/08/2026

Not too late to enter, and we do accept entries on the day, but ideally we’d like to numbers so we print enough maps. This weekend is the second event in our Shoe Science TrailNav (Rogaine) series and we're at Riverhead Forest, which is always a fav! Plenty of scope for the experienced people to go far and off-track if they are willing and for the new people there are lots of safe routes and locations. Images are from the team photos last year at Riverhead where the theme of the photo was mud! It's not all like this, we promise 😂

ENTER ONLINE NOW!

Choose from 90min or 3hrs and compete in a team or solo event!
What's the TrailNav Challenge? A TrailNav event (some call this a rogaine) is a solo or teams navigation challenge. You can compete in a 3 hour or 90 minute challenge. This is the perfect mix of team work, personal challenge, strategy and enjoying the outdoors! We get lots of family teams, work teams and individuals.

We give you a map and the challenge involves navigating around the area (don’t worry, it’s all pretty straightforward navigation – if you can read a street map or zoo/museum map😊 you can do this!) and finding checkpoints (worth a varying amount of points) identified on a map to gain the most points. Some are easy (you get there, you get points, end of story), others have optional awesome mystery activities that give you extra points.

The beauty of it is that you choose how you want to go about it.
You can choose to go fast for easy points or do it a bit slower collecting the closer checkpoints with added mysteries to get more points. The distance you cover will depend on how you plan your route (you get planning time before you start) but, fast or slow, Far or not so far, fun is guaranteed!

30 August at Riverhead Forest
20 September at Muriwai

Sound like a bit of you - check out the details and enter at https://www.lacticturkey.co.nz/TrailNav/

Awesome spot prizes from Shoe Science and the brands of ZeroTwenty2 SportsCo and a BBQ meal included.

03/08/2026

27/07/2026

This weekend is the first event in our Shoe Science TrailNav (Rogaine) series at Waitawa Regional Park. A stunning park in South Auckland - check out the views. ENTER ONLINE NOW as we need to know how many maps to print if you are coming!

Choose from 90min or 3hrs and compete in a team or solo event!

What's the TrailNav Challenge? A TrailNav event (some call this a rogaine) is a solo or teams navigation challenge. You can compete in a 3 hour or 90 minute challenge. This is the perfect mix of team work, personal challenge, strategy and enjoying the outdoors! We get lots of family teams, work teams and individuals.

We give you a map and the challenge involves navigating around the area (don’t worry, it’s all pretty straightforward navigation – if you can read a street map or zoo/museum map😊 you can do this!) and finding checkpoints (worth a varying amount of points) identified on a map to gain the most points. Some are easy (you get there, you get points, end of story), others have optional awesome mystery activities that give you extra points.

The beauty of it is that you choose how you want to go about it.
You can choose to go fast for easy points or do it a bit slower collecting the closer checkpoints with added mysteries to get more points. The distance you cover will depend on how you plan your route (you get planning time before you start) but, fast or slow, Far or not so far, fun is guaranteed!

2 August at Waitawa Regional Park
30 August at Riverhead Forest
20 September at Muriwai

Sound like a bit of you - check out the details and enter at https://www.lacticturkey.co.nz/TrailNav/

Awesome spot prizes and a BBQ meal included.

30/06/2026

It's time to get your entry in for our Shoe Science TrailNav (Rogaine) Challenge Series of three events. Do one or enter the series for a great discount. Choose from 90min or 3hrs and compete in a team or solo event!

What's the TrailNav Challenge? A TrailNav event (some call this a rogaine) is a solo or teams navigation challenge. You can compete in a 3 hour or 90 minute challenge. This is the perfect mix of team work, personal challenge, strategy and enjoying the outdoors! We get lots of family teams, work teams and individuals.
We give you a map and the challenge involves navigating around the area (don’t worry, it’s all pretty straightforward navigation – if you can read a street map or zoo/museum map😊 you can do this!) and finding checkpoints (worth a varying amount of points) identified on a map to gain the most points. Some are easy (you get there, you get points, end of story), others have optional awesome mystery activities that give you extra points.

The beauty of it is that you choose how you want to go about it.
You can choose to go fast for easy points or do it a bit slower collecting the closer checkpoints with added mysteries to get more points. The distance you cover will depend on how you plan your route (you get planning time before you start) but, fast or slow, Far or not so far, fun is guaranteed!

2 August at Waitawa Regional Park
30 August at Riverhead Forest
20 September at Muriwai

Sound like a bit of you - check out the details and enter at https://www.lacticturkey.co.nz/TrailNav/

Awesome spot prizes and a BBQ meal included.

21/01/2026

We have a great lineup of events on the horizon! Lots for schools, families and individuals to get amongst. You don’t wanna miss out so sign up to these great events via our website now!

12/01/2026

The next event on the calendar: Trail LoopHER
The Trail LoopHER is a women-only trail running event set in the heart of Riverhead Forest — a place where grit meets grace and every step is cheered on. This is a solo or relay event where competitors complete as many 4km laps as possible in 3, 6 or 12 hrs. Whether you’re chasing your first trail finish or your next ultra milestone, this women’s only event is your chance to push your limits in a safe, supportive and electrifying environment. This event is your moment to go further, to dig deeper, to discover what you’re truly capable of. Team dress ups are strongly encouraged!
This event is on Saturday 28th February. Teams and solo runners will each be allocated a tent site which they can decorate and use how they wish. This creates an event centre that’s a party village as team members cheer each other on, prep for their next lap and hang out while they wait for their turn to run. Only one team member at a time on the course so the team must decide on strategy of who runs when. Expect dirt, laughter, and a whole lot of empowerment. From walkers to ultra runners, every woman is welcome to test her limits, and feel the strength of the trail community around her. The event is aimed at all fitness levels from families to running clubs to corporate teams.
Entries are open now and you can find the link here: https://www.lacticturkey.co.nz/trailloopher/enter/

10/01/2026

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW RIVERHEAD RELAPS COURSE FOR 2026
Our event director has been hard at work scheming away and we are excited to announce a change to the Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra course for 2026.

The changed course will mean runners start with a single trail forest loop that takes them back past the start line for a round of cheers from spectators to send them on their way. Some of you may have got a taster of this at Rage Against Riverhead in November. Later, after crossing Barlow Road no longer will there be a hill to climb as the brilliant beast has removed it for us! And despair no longer because the fondly named loop of despair has been shortened, you will thank us for this in the middle of the night.

Out with the old in with the new also means out with 20m of elevation compared to last years course to come in at only 75m now. And surprise surprise the new course measures in at a total of, you guessed it, 6.7km.

The course has never looked better and we are pumped to see everyone there in a couple months.

Entries are open and filling up fast!
If you want to nerd out on the details of this new course you can find it here: https://tr.ee/5cZcHXZm6d
And a link to register for this event here: https://tr.ee/bgxbWd-Y8i