Carpool from Huia Pool, meeting at Whareroa Farm at 8:30am.
From Whareroa Farm we take Catchment View track upto Campbell's Mill Road. There is a bit of private land we have to access before entering Akatarawa Forest Park. We enter the park on the Fence line Track head left to Titi Road and then turn into Hydro Valley Rd.
There are a few river crossings and everyone needs the mandatory safety gear.
Based on research it is about 20k and could take 4 hours return.
https://www.wildthings.club/trails/wellington/paekakariki/orange-hut-via-perhams/?srsltid=AfmBOoq9Zmjws0zlCdcEYQSzyrAX9xt0WJM418aTQPUq1m80dnAcgN6k
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.
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 11km 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 19th January 2026
- 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
No longer a charge up 1.8km of steep steps. Instead we have 6.1km of steady graded Te Ara Utiwai trail to the top. Once up the top, we'll head to the radio mast before returning to Camp Elsdon through the Spicer Botanical Park. A 12.6km loop in total. Meet at Huia at 8:00am to car share, and leaving Camp Elsdon at 8:40.
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 $300 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