Meet at Huia Pool at 6:30am. This is not a race, but a casual run (with likely plenty up walking).
Weather dependent, and may be cancelled at the last minute.
Compulsory Gear:
- Off-road trainers
- Seam sealed jacket
- Emergency blanket/bag
- Thermal long sleeved top
- Whistle
- Gloves
- Hat
- Water
- Food for a long day with a little extra
- Spare clothes in the car for after and more food to refuel
Supplied group safety gear
- First aid kit
- Emergency locator beacon
The 21.6km Puke Ariki (‘The Place of Leaders’) trail offers a unique and varied journey across some of the region’s most beautiful and rugged terrain.
You’ll weave along 4WD tracks and meander along native bush-clad trails, and climb steep hillsides. Starting at the Dry Creek entrance, trail climb climbs to the top of Boulder Hill. From there it follows undulating farmland to the airstrip, Round Knob, Cannons Head, and Belmont Trig. The track then drops down into Korokoro Valley and exits at Cornish Street in Petone. Yes it's lambing season, but the track is open, with only minor diversions.
Meet at Huia Pool at 8am for a prompt departure carshare to Petone railway station to catch the 8:17am train to Manor Park. Bring your snapper card or cash. We'll run back to our cars in Petone. Pack wet weather gear, food and other sensible provisions.
Coffee and cake to celebrate in the Hutt afterwards.
Loop from Karori Park up to the Skyline, then south through lots of great trails in the Makara Mountain Bike Park. Mostly downhill after Makara Peak! 8.5km or 13.75km. Trail shoes recommended.
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). Click 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.
If you've resolved to get more out of your running this New Year, then this is the event for you!
Join us for a beautiful out and back 9.3km run along the spectacular Mill Stream in the Belmont Regional Park. There will be a wide range of running abilities, so there's sure to be someone at your speed.
This free, sociable, no obligation run, is the perfect opportunity for everyone to kick start their new year running routine.
- When: Monday 20th January 2025
- Cost: Absolutely nothing
- Arrive: From 8:30am
- Start: 9:00am at Oakleigh Street Car Park in Maungaraki, Lower Hutt
- Water stop: Cornish Street in Petone
- Finish: Oakleigh Street
- Breakfast BBQ: Free bacon butties or vege alternative
If you've any questions, please contact info@hvmc.org.nz
Starting from the Lady Norwood Rose Garden at 8:30am, climb up through Wadestown and along the Northern Walkway and through Kelburn for lovely city views. Meet at Huia at 8am to car share. Coffee and cake in the Picnic Cafe afterwards.
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 $350 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
Spaces are now fully booked. If you'd like to join the wait list or have a query, please email president@hvmc.org.nz.
Itinerary
Friday
09:00 Depart Waiwhetu
09:10 - 9:30 Pick-up around Lower Hutt
09:45 Pick-up Pautahanui
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.