Sports & Outdoors

Palmerston North City and Feilding has a year-round calendar of action, from world-class cycling events to competitive sports, equestrian and endurance challenges. Whether you're competing or on the sidelines cheering, thrills and spills are the name of the game, so get amongst the action today.

Woodville/Pahiatua Race Meeting
Monday 22 January
Woodville-Pahiatua Cup meeting Wellington Anniversary Day. No BYO. Art deco fashion in the field competition, Hot Rod display, Dannevirke Jazz Band and children's entertainment.
Venue:
Woodville Racecourse, Woodville, Tararua
MG Classic Racing - Driver Training Day
Monday 22 January
A low key family orientated day that lets people who wouldn't normally drive on the Manfeild race track, have an opportunity to get a driver training experience in their own family street car or race car. Regulations ...
Venue:
Manfeild, Feilding, Feilding and District
School Holiday Horse Riding
Tuesday 23 January - Friday 26 January
School holiday horse riding fun days! Kelly Rowe School of Riding will be running more fun days over the December/January school holiday period. Students can bring their own pony or use ours. Each student will have ...
Venue:
Manley Lodge, Palmerston North
Super Sevens
Tuesday 23 January - Tuesday 27 February
The Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series is an annual 3km & 7km fun run/walk series over 7 weeks on Tuesday nights, with this week's event on 23 January 2018. Run or walk through the Esplanade, along the River Track ...
Venue:
YMCA, Palmerston North
Roller Skating Holiday Fun
Wednesday 24 January
Roller Skating! Holiday Fun sessions! Wondering what to do with the kids these holidays? Will here is a cheap, fun thing to do for the whole family. Games. Prizes. Entry $5 includes skate hire. Cash only. No ...
Venue:
Bell Hall, Palmerston North
Beginner's Martial Arts Class
Thursday 25 January - Thursday 15 February
Always wanted to try Martial Arts? Tried Martial Arts before but want to try Kung Fu? Want to achieve those New Year resolutions and goals for 2018 whilst learning important life skills? Then the Kung Fu Academy NZ is ...
Venue:
Kung Fu Academy Palmerston North, Palmerston North
Kids Martial Arts Classes
Thursday 25 January - Thursday 13 December 2018
The Kung Fu Academy offers kids martial arts classes for all, ages 5–12. The main focus of the kids martial arts classes is developing important life skills and attributes for children. We understand that physical,...
Venue:
Kung Fu Academy Palmerston North, Palmerston North
Teens Martial Arts Classes
Thursday 25 January - Thursday 13 December 2018
Martial Arts is a great way for your teens to get out of the house, doing some exercise and learning self defence. The Kung Fu Academy NZ offers regular martial arts classes for teenagers, which are designed to get ...
Venue:
Kung Fu Academy Palmerston North, Palmerston North
Adults Martial Arts Classes for Beginners and Experts
Thursday 25 January - Thursday 13 December 2018
The Kung Fu Academy offers beginner to advanced Adult Martial Arts Classes for all ages 18+. The main focus for the adults class is teaching real world martial arts techniques that are effective and applicable to real ...
Venue:
Kung Fu Academy Palmerston North, Palmerston North
Manfeild Test Day 1
Friday 26 January
Manfeild test days are for competition cars and motorcycles only. Gates open at 8am – entrance via Rata Street. Cost is $120 (per rider/driver) for full day, Half day (1pm to 4pm) is $80 and you can pay on the ...
Venue:
Manfeild, Feilding, Feilding and District
Roller Skating Disco
Friday 26 January - Friday 16 March
Roller Skating Disco every Friday during term time. Come along, bring your friends and have a rolling great time. Games. Music. Spot prizes. Shop open for snacks and drinks. $5 per skater, includes skate hire! No ...
Venue:
Bell Hall, Palmerston North
Farm Visit
Saturday 27 January
Kelly Rowe School of Riding are offering an exciting 3-hour farm visit to Manley Lodge again in the December/January school holiday period. These visits cater for children and adults who would like to have some hands...
Venue:
Manley Lodge, Palmerston North
Gravel and Tar Gran Fondo
Saturday 27 January
The Gravel and Tar Gran Fondo is a sportive ride which provides the opportunity for Junior, Masters, and Sport riders to experience part of the course on which the elite riders will take in the UCI ‘Classic’ race....
Venue:
The Square, Palmerston North
Retro Ride
Saturday 27 January
Dig out your retro gear and get your bikes ready! On Saturday 27 January, Palmy will be celebrating all things cycling as the Gravel and Tar rolls into town. We thought we’d help kick things off in style with our ...
Venue:
Cyclista Cafe, Palmerston North
Gravel and Tar River Path Challenge
Saturday 27 January
The 30 km River Path Challenge is designed for recreational riders who want to be involved in the Gravel and Tar events, but feel that the 70 km and gravel sectors of the Gran Fondo might prove a little too difficult....
Venue:
The Square, Palmerston North
Summer Family Fun
Saturday 27 January
Be at the Makino Aquatic Centre for more Summer Family Fun. We will have inflatables set up, as well as face painting, a sausage sizzle and what every summer party needs - ice creams! Normal admission prices apply.
Venue:
Makino Aquatic Centre, Feilding, Feilding and District
Woodville International Moto-Cross - NZ MX Grand Prix
Saturday 27 January - Sunday 28 January
Woodville Moto-Cross (MX for short) has a 57-year old reputation of being the biggest stand alone event of its kind in New Zealand. It's known for its full on action packed races covering Mini, junior, Senior & ...
Venue:
Manawatu Gorge Scenic Reserve, Woodville, Tararua
Horse Riding Lessons
Saturday 27 January - Saturday 3 February
Kelly Rowe School of Riding do offer riding lessons at very affordable prices! Term packages available at discounted prices. 45 Minute lesson - $35 20 Minute lesson - $20 Pony Rides - $15 for 20 minutes Riding ...
Venue:
Manley Lodge, Palmerston North
Weekend Inflatables
Saturday 27 January - Sunday 15 April
The Makino Aquatic Centre goes crazy with free Inflatable Fun on Saturday and Sunday afternoons! Every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Normal admissions prices apply. No extra charge.
Venue:
Makino Aquatic Centre, Feilding, Feilding and District
Palmerston North Parkrun
Saturday 27 January - Saturday 5 January 2019
Free 5km timed run or walk along our beautiful riverside walkway. Every Saturday, 8am from the Fitzherbert Bridge. Register at www.parkrun.co.nz/register for your own personal barcode, and remember to bring it ...
Venue:
Manawatu Riverside Walkway, Palmerston North