Big Sunday Run Group of Wellington We had a chat with Chris Martin who is the main man behind Big Sunday Runs (BSR) based in Wellington. BSR brings together a tough breed of trail/mountain running enthusiasts who prefer the rugged off the beaten track mountain missions. They have a soft spot for the Tararua Mountain … Continue reading Big Sunday Runs (BSR)

For most people who take up running, the appeal of the sport is its simplicity. It is one of the easiest recreational activities to get started with. Just throw on a pair of shorts and shoes and head out for a run whenever you find free time in your busy life. It is amazing how … Continue reading You know the drill

There are lots of amazing volunteer-based organisations that have put decades of work into developing Wellington’s trail network, which is enjoyed by runners, walkers and mountain bikers. Wellington Trails Trust was one of the many groups helping to make great trails. Read the story on what this group has been doing and what they have to offer for a range of trail users in Wellington. We had a chat with Anthony Edmonds to get the inside story.

One of the most grueling yet achievable mountain races of the lower North Island is held each year in January in the mighty Tararua ranges. The race in question is the Jumbo-Holdsworth Trail Race, formally known as the Holdsworth-Jumbo Trail race for so many years. These days, however, you can legitimately call it either of … Continue reading Jumbo Holdsworth Trail Race

The Kea Track Club of Wellington The Kea Track Club had its genesis in October 21, 2015 – almost by accident, you could say. Steve Plowman, who had been coaching runners for 37 years, had all but decided to retire from coaching when he was approached by three runners whose coach had left town and … Continue reading Kea Track Club

There is a track that almost every Wellington trail runner knows jokes about and dreads. It’s called the Tip Track. It goes up for about 3.5 kilometers on an unrelenting gradient from Owhiro Bay up to the Hawkins Hill Radar Dome. The area is part of Te Kopahou reserve. The Tip Track gets its name … Continue reading Tip Track Marathon

We followed our favourite Wellington Running Clubs to Rotorua for the National Road Relays. Wellington was strongly represented by a large contingent of Wellington Scottish and Wellington Harrier Athletics Club athletes taking part across all age categories.   2017 National Road Relays Full Results Lake City Athletics Club (Host)  Photos with ♥ from Run Wellington © … Continue reading National Road Relays

Predator Free Wellington is an ambitious conservation project aiming to make Wellington, New Zealand, the world’s first predator-free capital city. This project is a collective effort involving thousands of Wellingtonians, local businesses, schools, and community groups.