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 from Wellington’s southern landfill site as the track passes the area. Regardless of where the wind is blowing, there is no escaping the stench of the ‘Tip’. So why on earth would anyone want to traverse this track up and down six times? We are about to find out from the founder of the Tip Track Marathon, local trail running connoisseur Brad Coleman.
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Big Sunday Runs
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 range in the North Island close to Wellington. Here’s their story.
Kea Track Club
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 retired. The rest, as the saying goes, is history. We talked to Steve Plowman to get an insider’s view of the Kea Track Club and what makes it unique.
Read the Kea Track Club story in our Stories section.
New trail running route: Mount Climie
Dena has been busy checking out new routes. This time she ran up to the summit of Mount Climie (aka Mt Climbie), one of the highest peaks in the Wellington area. A long steady climb, this run makes for a solid hill workout for those looking for a challenge. Else, take it leisurely, enjoy the views, and don’t forget your camera! Every adventure counts!
Photos: Belmont Xterra 2016
A few weeks ago we had good fun cheering the runners at Xterra 2016 – The Woolshed Run in Belmont Regional Park, here are some photos from the event. We also have a large number of photos in our Facebook album, enjoy!





