# Running events in Wanganui, Today and Upcoming Running events in Wanganui

- **Subtitle**: All Running events in Wanganui, Wanganui-Manawatu. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Wanganui like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Running events in Wanganui, Wanganui-Manawatu. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Wanganui like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Wanganui

- **Event Name**: Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster - Run or Ride '26
  - **Description**: 🚴‍♂️ Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster 2026
📍 Raetihi, Ruapehu
📅 Saturday 18 April 2026

Challenge the roads. Embrace the community.

The Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster is back for 2026 — bringing riders, runners, families and friends together in the heart
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 38
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/ride-holidays-raetihi-gutbuster-run-or-ride-26/200029754426030
  - **Venue**: Seddon St, Raetihi 4632, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, holiday, contests, cycling, marathons, workshops, kids, performances, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Raetihi Gutbuster presented by Ride Holidays
  - **Description**: Challenge the Roads. Embrace the Community.The Raetihi Gutbuster is a signature cycling and running event in the heart of the Ruapehu District, blending iconic road challenges, stunning scenery, and true small-town hospitality.
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/raetihi-gutbuster-presented-by-ride-holidays/80001520862081
  - **Venue**: Waimarino Museum
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  - **Categories**: cycling, marathons, contests, trips-adventures, holiday, sports
- **Event Name**: Whanganui Riverbank parkrun
  - **Description**: A free, friendly 5km community run held every Saturday at 8am along the Whanganui Riverbank. Walk, jog or run the scenic out-and-back course, then connect with locals—welcoming for all ages and fitness levels.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/whanganui-riverbank-parkrun/80002264619773
  - **Venue**: 280 Taupo Quay
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: The Awa Backyard Ultra & Backyard 6
  - **Description**: Introducing...

The Awa Backyard Ultra and Backyard 6. 

Saturday 26 September 2026 - That Place MTB Park, Kaiwhaiki Road, Whanganui.

A new format for 2026. A 6.7km loop. A new lap on the hour, every hour until there is one runner remaining. How long wil
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 54
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/the-awa-backyard-ultra-and-backyard-6/200029347019449
  - **Venue**: That Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82NjIxZGY2ZjU3MjgwYjM5MGI0NDM4NjE2ODRhMWFhYTY1YTU1NTcyMjZmZDEwZGNjMjIzODYzNzY4NjJkODA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzhmYzcyZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MjcxOTA2OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: contests, workshops

## Trending Events in Wanganui

- **Event Name**: ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Whanganui
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand NZ’s Award-Winning Hit Tribute Show “Elton John vs. Billy Joel” Returns to Whanganui, 9th May!

Whanganui War Memorial Theatre - 
9th May 2026 - 7.30pm

Back by popular demand! After a string of sold-out shows across the country, El
  - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre
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- **Event Name**: Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge
  - **Description**: An awesome day out with the fam. Do your research on this event...you will see that its an event not to be missed! The kids will love this! 
-12 of the best & coolest 4x4 Trials comp trucks in NZ.
-Drivers with big kahunas! Codrivers with balls of ste
  - **Venue**: 2278 SH3 Turakina NZ
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- **Event Name**: Whanganui Comedy Gala!
  - **Description**: The Whanganui Comedy Gala returns! Louder, bolder, and funnier than ever.
One massive night of non-stop laughs, bringing together some of Aotearoa’s sharpest comedic minds for a full-scale comedy takeover.

Hosted by NZ comedy favourite Paul Ego, this po
  - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/45b47587e8a5c42e41c02f326668e1ed44d9ef44dfd29535396f8d106b9f1fa3-rimg-w1170-h504-dc4e1973-gmir?v=1775432456
- **Event Name**: 100th Quadrangular Tournament - Whanganui
  - **Description**: 100th Quadrangular Tournament – 18–20 June 2026 

Everything you need to know for the tournament 

The 100th Quadrangular Tournament, hosted by Whanganui Collegiate School, marks a major milestone in one of New Zealand's great school sporting traditions.
  - **Venue**: Whanganui Collegiate School
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f25087685acb0eef7a28fcae922b3d5515b0bd68d8d65dcbe47c7c5e370ec676-rimg-w1200-h675-dc33455d-gmir?v=1775537901
- **Event Name**: Graeme James - Live at the Whanganui Musicians Club
  - **Description**: Experience the foot-stomping energy of multi-instrumentalist Graeme James as he brings his one-man-band show to the iconic Whanganui Musicians Club!

Armed with electric violin, guitar, banjo, bass, piano, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica, and percus
  - **Venue**: Whanganui Musicians Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3019230c0f981be1aca747c175c7caa251ce64b6044d73e463d38f4e14b59e23-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir?v=1775710167
- **Event Name**: Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster - Run or Ride '26
  - **Description**: 🚴‍♂️ Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster 2026
📍 Raetihi, Ruapehu
📅 Saturday 18 April 2026

Challenge the roads. Embrace the community.

The Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster is back for 2026 — bringing riders, runners, families and friends together in the heart
  - **Venue**: Seddon St, Raetihi 4632, New Zealand
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a5e52559fd38efa649979124183a7037a18a0dddf0cc965821489d8948335177-rimg-w1200-h675-dc16a80a-gmir?v=1775247040
- **Event Name**: ROCK TENORS - ANTHEMS RELOADED TOUR
  - **Description**: GET READY WHANGANUI!...

UNLEASHING THE GREATEST ROCK ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME!

Rock Tenors are about to detonate their brand new show of pure rock energy at the Whanganui Royal Opera House!

The Anthems Reloaded Tour is a full-throttle celebration of the gre
  - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House
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- **Event Name**: Adult Horse Riding Camp
  - **Description**: 4.30pm Friday 24th April  -
2pm Sunday 26th April 2026.

Come and enjoy a weekend away, trekking around the surrounding farmland, as well other activities, sometimes we do shepherds games (ie. pole bending, barrels, flag race etc), sometimes we do stockwo
  - **Venue**: Falling Creek Ranch
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- **Event Name**: Whanganui Home & Lifestyle Show 2026
  - **Description**: Date: Sat 17 – Sun 18 October, 2026
Venue: Jubilee Stadium, Whanganui
Opening hours: Sat 10am - 5pm and Sun 10am - 4pm
Tickets: On sale early 2026

About to tackle a renovation, DIY project, or simply looking for some home décor inspiration? The Whanganui
  - **Venue**: Jubilee Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster - Run or Ride '26 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Seddon St, Raetihi 4632, New Zealand), Raetihi Gutbuster presented by Ride Holidays (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Waimarino Museum), Whanganui Riverbank parkrun (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 280 Taupo Quay), The Awa Backyard Ultra & Backyard 6 (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 11:00 pm at That Place).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Whanganui Riverbank parkrun (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 280 Taupo Quay).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Wanganui in April 2026?
  - **A:** Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster - Run or Ride '26 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Seddon St, Raetihi 4632, New Zealand), Raetihi Gutbuster presented by Ride Holidays (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Waimarino Museum), Whanganui Riverbank parkrun (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 280 Taupo Quay).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Wanganui on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Wanganui include Seddon St, Raetihi 4632, New Zealand, Waimarino Museum, 280 Taupo Quay.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Wanganui include Raetihi Gutbuster Cycle Ride or Run/walk, Raetihi Promotions Charitable Trust, Whanganui Riverbank parkrun.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Wanganui.

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