TBC
Option 1 (23km): Huia > Run Te Ara Tupua > Queens Wharf > Ferry to Days Bay > Huia
Option 2 (15km): Huia > Run Te Ara Tupua > Railway Station > Train to Lower Hutt
Option 3 (9km): Huia > Train to Wellington > Ferry to Days Bay > Run to Huia
Option 4 (?): Huia > Run Te Ara Tupua out and back
Starting from Scorch-O-Rama Cafe in Karaka Bay at 8:30am, we'll loop the coast road, through Miramar and out to Moa Point, before looping back to the beginning. and Meet at Huia at 8:00am to car share.
Join Hutt Valley Runners for a away run trip to the Waitārere Forest Run on 14 April and save 20%. Pick a distance that suits and enter yourself in either the: half marathon, 10km. 5km or 2km fun run. Meet at Huia Pool+Fitness at 6:30am to car share.
You can receive 20% off your own race entry by joining the 'Hutt Valley Runners' team (Code: huttvalleyrunners) when completing your registration here.
The forest provides the perfect mix of running terrain while you enjoy the scenic experience of running through the pines. Finish in the beautiful seaside town of Waitārere and celebrate your efforts with friends in the event village.
Bus to the Wairarapa and run back to Kaitoke. From Cross Creek it is steady 7km climb to the summit tunnel (a head torch is a good idea), then a gentle 10km all the way down to the car park at Kaitoke for a BBQ breakfast. Book now to secure your place on the bus.
Join Hutt Valley Runners for a big adventure running some of the best trails in and around Tongariro national park.
We'll be staying in the fabulous Ohakune lodge, which is perfectly located to access both the trails and local amenities. There are lots of runs to choose from. As many or few as you’d like and fit in, and logistic will allow. See options below in the itinerary.
Including all travel, accommodation and food, it's superb value, costing just $320 per person:
- 3 nights accommodation
- Return minibus travel
- Full catered whilst in Ohakune: Dinner (x3), breakfast (x3) and lunch (x3)
To join the adventure fill in this form and pay $300 by bank transfer. Please include your name as a reference.
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Itinerary
Thursday
09:00 Depart Lower Hutt
13:00 Arrive in Ohakune
15:00 Run TBC
Friday | Run Day
Choose one or more of the following:
- Old Coach Road - Up to 26km - Disused railway line with viaducts
- Blyth Hut Return - 8km - Tramping track
- Okahune Mountain Road to Mangahuehue Hut - Up to 15km - Out and back, mountain views.
Saturday | Run Day
Choose one or more of the following:
- Park Run - 5km - 8am Local Park Run
- Ratamaire Road Track - Up to 14km - Out and back, flat gravel road
- Tama Lakes Track via Taranaki Falls - Up to 17.5km - Scenic trail with lakes
Sunday
08:00 Run TBC
11:00 Depart Ohakune
16:00 Arrive Lower Hutt
A 'Big Away Run'. Join Hutt Valley Runners for a weekend away cracking in to this self-supported (up to) 24hr run around the Blue Lake in Rotorua. How many laps can you do?!
We'll be staying in the fabulous Southstar Evergreen lodge in Lynmore, which is less than one Def Leppard song away from the Blue Lake. Including all travel, accommodation and food, it's great value, costing just $400 per person:
- 2 nights accommodation at Southstar Evergreen lodge
- Return minibus travel
- Full catered whilst in Rotorua: Dinner (x2), breakfast (x2) and lunch (x1)
- Entry in to the Blue Lake 24hr Challenge is free
Itinerary
Friday
09:00 Depart Lower Hutt
15:30 Arrive in Rotorua
18:00 Dinner at Southstar Evergreen lodge
Saturday
06:30 Breakfast
07:30 Whiteboard and go...
18:00 Dinner at Southstar Evergreen lodge
Sunday
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Depart Rotorua
15:30 Arrive home
Loop from the Hutt River up to Mangaroa and around the back hills to Te Marua. Add on a trip to Tunnel Gully for a bit more fun. 13km or 16km. Meet at Huia Pool at 8am to car share to the start at Harcourt Park. Start at the suspension bridge at the end of Norbet St in Harcourt Park, at 8:45am. Finish back at Harcourt Park for coffee and cake nearby afterwards.
Meet at 8:00am at Huia Pool to car share, or meet us at Lavender Spa for an 8:45am start. Head through the metropolis of Whitby we round the inlet at Paremata bridge and return on the boardwalk. Coffee at cake at the Ground Up cafe afterwards.
Meeting at Huia Pool at 8am, to car share to the Fig Tree Cafe for 8:30am. From there shuttle transport will take us to the start. There will be a chance to socialise in the Fig Tree Cafe afterwards.
Book your place on the shuttle for the 17km distance option.