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New Zealand Running News, Blogs, Press Releases and Race Reports

This section contains the New Zealand Running Calendar weekly newsletters, blogs, press releases, race reports and other things we deem news-worthy. The full list of news and blog items appear below; click the subcategories using the following links to just show items from that category.

Weekly Newsletter May 13th 2013

Weekly Newsletter May 13th 2013

Posted: May 13th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Speight's Coast to Coast Sold

Speight's Coast to Coast Sold

Posted: May 13th 2013 Filed under: Press Releases

The original, longest running multisport event in the world, the Speight's Coast to Coast, has been sold, signaling a new era for the ultimate challenge.

Weekly Newsletter May 6th 2013

Weekly Newsletter May 6th 2013

Posted: May 6th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Rotorua Marathon 2013 wins to Wreford and Furness

Rotorua Marathon 2013 wins to Wreford and Furness

Posted: May 4th 2013 Filed under: Press Releases

Sam Wreford dominated the 49th Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon today, while Erin Furness won the women's race.

Weekly Newsletter April 29th 2013

Weekly Newsletter April 29th 2013

Posted: April 29th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Kori Kita

Kori Kita

Posted: April 24th 2013 Filed under: Blog

Kate Townsley has just launched her new New Zealand made sportswear for women, Kori Kita, and has written up some info about her brand.

Weekly Newsletter April 22nd 2013

Weekly Newsletter April 22nd 2013

Posted: April 22nd 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

ANZA Challenge

ANZA Challenge

Posted: April 19th 2013 Filed under: Videos

Kiwis - your country needs you! Represent New Zealand in the worlds first international sporting fixture where YOU decide who wins!

Weekly Newsletter April 15th 2013

Weekly Newsletter April 15th 2013

Posted: April 15th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Wild Turkey Off Road Marathon 2013 Review: Part 2

Wild Turkey Off Road Marathon 2013 Review: Part 2

Posted: April 15th 2013 Filed under: Race Reports

In Part 1 of my Wild Turkey Off Road Marathon review, I looked at the event in general and here in Part 2 look at my own race.

Wild Turkey Off Road Marathon 2013 Review: Part 1

Wild Turkey Off Road Marathon 2013 Review: Part 1

Posted: April 12th 2013 Filed under: Race Reports

The Wild Turkey Off Road Half Marathon is an annual running event in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges, starting and finishing at Whatipu.

Rotorua Marathon Field Shaping Up Four Weeks Out

Rotorua Marathon Field Shaping Up Four Weeks Out

Posted: April 10th 2013 Filed under: Press Releases

Sam Wreford is the owner of the fastest marathon time in New Zealand on a certified course for the past 20 years and is hoping for victory at the Rotorua Marathon.

Weekly Newsletter April 8th 2013

Weekly Newsletter April 8th 2013

Posted: April 8th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter April 2nd 2013

Weekly Newsletter April 2nd 2013

Posted: April 2nd 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Entries open for Tough Guy and Gal 2013

Entries open for Tough Guy and Gal 2013

Posted: April 2nd 2013 Filed under: Press Releases

Entries for the original mud run in New Zealand, the Burgen Tough Guy & Gal Challenge are now open.

Ross Steele's Tarawera Ultra Marathon 2013 Report

Ross Steele's Tarawera Ultra Marathon 2013 Report

Posted: March 31st 2013 Filed under: Race Reports

Ross Steele's Tarawera Ultra Marathon 2013 Report: A full race report from a 56 year old weekend warrior...

Weekly Newsletter March 25th 2013

Weekly Newsletter March 25th 2013

Posted: March 25th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Tarawera Ultramarathon 2013 Race Report

Tarawera Ultramarathon 2013 Race Report

Posted: March 22nd 2013 Filed under: Race Reports

Chris Hope's race report for the Tarawera Ultramarathon 2013 100km from the Redwoods in Rotorua to Tarawera Falls and back to Lake Okareka.

Weekly Newsletter March 19th 2013

Weekly Newsletter March 19th 2013

Posted: March 19th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter March 11th 2013

Weekly Newsletter March 11th 2013

Posted: March 11th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter March 4th 2013

Weekly Newsletter March 4th 2013

Posted: March 4th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 26th 2013

Weekly Newsletter February 26th 2013

Posted: February 26th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 18th 2013

Weekly Newsletter February 18th 2013

Posted: February 18th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 11th 2013

Weekly Newsletter February 11th 2013

Posted: February 11th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 4th 2013

Weekly Newsletter February 4th 2013

Posted: February 4th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Wellington's biggest Fun Run sold out once again

Wellington's biggest Fun Run sold out once again

Posted: February 1st 2013 Filed under: Press Releases

With just two weeks before the big day, AMI Round the Bays has sold out for a second year in a row.

Weekly Newsletter January 29th 2013

Weekly Newsletter January 29th 2013

Posted: January 29th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 22nd 2013

Weekly Newsletter January 22nd 2013

Posted: January 22nd 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 14th 2013

Weekly Newsletter January 14th 2013

Posted: January 14th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 7th 2013

Weekly Newsletter January 7th 2013

Posted: January 7th 2013 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Running Events Acquires Rotorua Ekiden

Running Events Acquires Rotorua Ekiden

Posted: January 6th 2013 Filed under: Press Releases

Auckland-based Running Events, owner of the Skechers Coatesville Classic and Westfield Albany Lake Summer Series, has acquired the rights to the Rotorua Ekiden.

Weekly Newsletter December 31st 2012

Weekly Newsletter December 31st 2012

Posted: December 31st 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Auckland Marathon 2012

Auckland Marathon 2012

Posted: December 31st 2012 Filed under: Race Reports

The Auckland Marathon on 28 October 2012 was my 12th road marathon and the 6th time I have run the Auckland Marathon.

Weekly Newsletter December 24th 2012

Weekly Newsletter December 24th 2012

Posted: December 24th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter December 17th 2012

Weekly Newsletter December 17th 2012

Posted: December 17th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Running Calendar Website Updates December 2012

Running Calendar Website Updates December 2012

Posted: December 12th 2012 Filed under: Blog

We've made some mostly behind-the-scenes changes to the running calendar website database, some of which you won't see for a while.

Weekly Newsletter December 10th 2012

Weekly Newsletter December 10th 2012

Posted: December 10th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter December 3rd 2012

Weekly Newsletter December 3rd 2012

Posted: December 3rd 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Sport Wellington Wins Award for 2012 AMI Round the Bays

Sport Wellington Wins Award for 2012 AMI Round the Bays

Posted: November 27th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Sport Wellington has won an Outstanding Event Award at the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Awards Dinner held in Auckland.

Weekly Newsletter November 26th 2012

Weekly Newsletter November 26th 2012

Posted: November 26th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter November 19th 2012

Weekly Newsletter November 19th 2012

Posted: November 19th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Peak Trail Blazer 2012 Report

Peak Trail Blazer 2012 Report

Posted: November 18th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

A Scottish import living in Napier smashed the Peak Trail Blazer course record this morning taking home the title of 1/4 Acre Wines King of the Peak.

Weekly Newsletter November 12th 2012

Weekly Newsletter November 12th 2012

Posted: November 12th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Blue Light 500kms/0hrs Sleep for New Zealand Spinal Trust and CatWalk

Blue Light 500kms/0hrs Sleep for New Zealand Spinal Trust and CatWalk

Posted: November 12th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Starting on Thursday 22 November 2012, Kim Allan will attempt to run/walk for 500km continuously, without sleep around Auckland Domain.

Taniwha provides a little bit of trail magic

Taniwha provides a little bit of trail magic

Posted: November 11th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

On Saturday 10th November 2012, 800 entrants tackled the inaugural Taniwha event, a trail walking, trail running and mountain biking race on the Waikato River Trails.

Weekly Newsletter November 5th 2012

Weekly Newsletter November 5th 2012

Posted: November 5th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter October 29th 2012

Weekly Newsletter October 29th 2012

Posted: October 29th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter October 23rd 2012

Weekly Newsletter October 23rd 2012

Posted: October 23rd 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Fundraising focus runs strong for local Peak Trail Blazer event

Fundraising focus runs strong for local Peak Trail Blazer event

Posted: October 23rd 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Having supported Sumner School to build a fully equipped, on site emergency shed, the Peak Trail Blazer now turns its support to Kaiapoi Borough School.

Weekly Newsletter October 16th 2012

Weekly Newsletter October 16th 2012

Posted: October 16th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Running Events takes 1,000 low-decile school kids to Tiritiri Matangi

Running Events takes 1,000 low-decile school kids to Tiritiri Matangi

Posted: October 15th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Auckland events management company Running Events is going non-profit for 2013 to guarantee trips for at least 1,000 kids to Tiritiri Matangi island reserve.

Running Calendar version 5 design

Running Calendar version 5 design

Posted: October 12th 2012 Filed under: Blog

The Running Calendar design version 5 went live yesterday. The main layout is basically the same but the event page listings have undergone a major re-jig.

Weekly Newsletter October 1st 2012

Weekly Newsletter October 1st 2012

Posted: October 1st 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Abel Tasman Coastal Classic 2012

Abel Tasman Coastal Classic 2012

Posted: September 28th 2012 Filed under: Blog

The Abel Tasman Coastal Classic took place last weekend; it's a whole day experience including lunch and a buffet prize giving dinner at the end.

Fast Cash up for Grabs at the Peak Trail Blazer 2012

Fast Cash up for Grabs at the Peak Trail Blazer 2012

Posted: September 26th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

The ability to make a quick $400 cash by morning smoko should be enough to tempt some of the region's fastest runners out of bed on Sunday November 18th 2012.

Weekly Newsletter September 25th 2012

Weekly Newsletter September 25th 2012

Posted: September 25th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Ultra Marathon Champion takes on the golden trails of Waihi

Ultra Marathon Champion takes on the golden trails of Waihi

Posted: September 20th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Next month the XTERRA Trail Challenge is back in the trail running goldmine of Waihi. Over 600 entrants are expected to take to the trails on Saturday 13th October 2012.

Weekly Newsletter September 19th 2012

Weekly Newsletter September 19th 2012

Posted: September 19th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Running and Walking for Charity

Running and Walking for Charity

Posted: September 14th 2012 Filed under: Blog

There are a few people currently doing some very long runs and walks around New Zealand to raise money for charity. This blog post looks at some of these people.

Weekly Newsletter September 11th 2012

Weekly Newsletter September 11th 2012

Posted: September 11th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Marathon Legend knocks up 150 at Legend Marathon

Marathon Legend knocks up 150 at Legend Marathon

Posted: September 9th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Among the starters at The Legend Marathon on September 15th 2012 will be Ingrid Frost who will be notching up her 150th marathon.

Victoria Taylor Run on September 6th 2012

Victoria Taylor Run on September 6th 2012

Posted: September 7th 2012 Filed under: Blog

Victoria Taylor is running the length of the country to raise awareness and funds for Child Cancer in New Zealand. I ran with her for a few hours on September 6th 2012.

Weekly Newsletter September 4th 2012

Weekly Newsletter September 4th 2012

Posted: September 4th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Mizuno Kinloch Off Road Challenge 2012 Report

Mizuno Kinloch Off Road Challenge 2012 Report

Posted: September 3rd 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Over 750 runners and walkers hit the off-road tracks for the Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon events at the Mizuno Kinloch Offroad Challenge.

Weekly Newsletter August 28th 2012

Weekly Newsletter August 28th 2012

Posted: August 28th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

How much water do you need to drink to stay properly hydrated when running?

How much water do you need to drink to stay properly hydrated when running?

Posted: August 23rd 2012 Filed under: Blog

There have been many recommendations since the running boom started in the 70s about how much water you need to drink when running long to stay hydrated.

Weekly Newsletter August 21st 2012

Weekly Newsletter August 21st 2012

Posted: August 21st 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

parkrun

parkrun

Posted: August 17th 2012 Filed under: Blog

Parkrun is a free weekly 5K timed run which first started in the UK in 2004 and is currently at 167 locations in 8 countries. New Zealand currently has 2 parkruns.

Weekly Newsletter August 14th 2012

Weekly Newsletter August 14th 2012

Posted: August 14th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

I used to think running was cheap

I used to think running was cheap

Posted: August 9th 2012 Filed under: Blog

When I first started running, one of the things that I thought was so great about it is that it's so cheap. These days I'm not so sure.

Weekly Newsletter August 7th 2012

Weekly Newsletter August 7th 2012

Posted: August 7th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Back on Track QEII - New Zealand Spinal Trust Charity Auction

Back on Track QEII - New Zealand Spinal Trust Charity Auction

Posted: August 6th 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

The "Back on Track" QEII Charity Auction is a one-off opportunity to own a slice the stadium where legends were launched, stars were born and history was made.

Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon 2012 Report

Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon 2012 Report

Posted: August 6th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Contrary to poor weather predictions, the sun was shining on the two thousand runners and walkers who took part in the 19th Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon yesterday.

Inov8 Road Shoes

Inov8 Road Shoes

Posted: August 2nd 2012 Filed under: Blog

All the major shoe brands appear to have jumped on the minimalist shoe bandwagon, and I personally wanted to give a lighter weight shoe a try.

Weekly Newsletter July 31st 2012

Weekly Newsletter July 31st 2012

Posted: July 31st 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Perry Newburn's Great New Zealand Run

Perry Newburn's Great New Zealand Run

Posted: July 31st 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

Perry Newburn's Great New Zealand Run starting on August 31st 2012 is a circumnavigation of New Zealand on foot, approximately 5000km and 71 days.

Kim Allan Running 500km with 0hrs Sleep

Kim Allan Running 500km with 0hrs Sleep

Posted: July 31st 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

Kim Allan will be attempting to run 500kms with no sleep to set a world record and raise funds and awareness for The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust.

Salomon Running TV S2 E05 - Taking a break

Salomon Running TV S2 E05 - Taking a break

Posted: July 27th 2012 Filed under: Videos

Gathered for Kilian's Classik in the Pyrenees, the team takes time out together on Kilian's home turf. They run and they have fun! What if that's their secret?

Free entry into Legend event up for grabs to everyone

Free entry into Legend event up for grabs to everyone

Posted: July 26th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

The eighth annual Lydiard Legend running and walking event will be held on Saturday 15th September 2012; buy a pair of Inov8 shoes and get a free entry.

Weekly Newsletter July 24th 2012

Weekly Newsletter July 24th 2012

Posted: July 24th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Wear reflective clothing when running in the dark

Wear reflective clothing when running in the dark

Posted: July 19th 2012 Filed under: Blog

There was an article in last weekend's NZ Herald about MacRae de Thierry who died in a car accident when passing someone running in the early morning darkness.

Weekly Newsletter July 17th 2012

Weekly Newsletter July 17th 2012

Posted: July 17th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Victoria Taylor Running NZ for Child Cancer

Victoria Taylor Running NZ for Child Cancer

Posted: July 16th 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

18 year old Victoria Taylor will be running the length of New Zealand in Memory of Chace Topperwien to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation.

How to buy a good pair of running shoes that are right for you

How to buy a good pair of running shoes that are right for you

Posted: July 13th 2012 Filed under: Blog

No matter what sort of runner you are and how far you run, you need a good pair of shoes that are suited to you to avoid pains and injuries.

Weekly Newsletter July 10th 2012

Weekly Newsletter July 10th 2012

Posted: July 10th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Great prizes up for grabs at the Taupo Half Marathon next month

Great prizes up for grabs at the Taupo Half Marathon next month

Posted: July 9th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

The 19th annual Taupo Half Marathon is being held on Sunday 5 August and over 3,000 participants are expected to enter.

Midnight Midwinter Madness 3

Midnight Midwinter Madness 3

Posted: July 5th 2012 Filed under: Race Reports

I ran the full Hillary Trail in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges at "Midnight Midwinter Madness 3" starting at midnight on Saturday June 30th 2012.

The Taniwha Waikato River Trails Event is Open

The Taniwha Waikato River Trails Event is Open

Posted: July 4th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Planning is underway and entries open today for one of the first events to be held on the Waikato River Trails: "The Taniwha" on Saturday November 10th 2012.

Weekly Newsletter July 3rd 2012

Weekly Newsletter July 3rd 2012

Posted: July 3rd 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Running Calendar Past, Present and Future

Running Calendar Past, Present and Future

Posted: June 29th 2012 Filed under: Blog

While looking through the design files for the running calendar website a couple of nights ago, I found some of my early design ideas and share them here.

RunMahana Opens With a Roar

RunMahana Opens With a Roar

Posted: June 26th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Nelson Events have changed this years RunMahana to a Sunday and November 25th is headed towards a big field already.

Weekly Newsletter June 26th 2012

Weekly Newsletter June 26th 2012

Posted: June 26th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

My Path to Contentment: From Addict to Awakened Ultrarunner

My Path to Contentment: From Addict to Awakened Ultrarunner

Posted: June 25th 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

Timothy Olson struggled became addicted to drugs and alcohol. After reaching rock bottom he decided to stop being weak and start living and started running to detox.

Eat and Run

Eat and Run

Posted: June 25th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

In Eat and Run, Scott Jurek opens up about his life and career as an elite athlete, and about the vegan diet that is key to his success.

James Kuegler's Running Tips

James Kuegler's Running Tips

Posted: June 23rd 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

James Kueglar was interviewed by the New Zealand Herald. There's a little bit of background about him and then some question and answer running tips.

Burgen Tough Guy & Gal Challenge Update

Burgen Tough Guy & Gal Challenge Update

Posted: June 22nd 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

The 2012 Burgen Tough Guy & Gal Challenge kicked off in Wainuiomata on Saturday.

It's all relative

It's all relative

Posted: June 21st 2012 Filed under: Blog

This blog post has nothing to do with Einstein's theories of relativity, but to do with what I like to call "relativity of distance" when running.

Weekly Newsletter June 19th 2012

Weekly Newsletter June 19th 2012

Posted: June 19th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Mizuno Kinloch Offroad Challenge now provides marathon option

Mizuno Kinloch Offroad Challenge now provides marathon option

Posted: June 19th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

The Mizuno Kinloch Offroad Challenge, being held Saturday 1st September 2012, now has a full marathon option along the Great Lake Trail.

Mike Allsop to run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Mike Allsop to run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Posted: June 17th 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

Commercial pilot Mike Allsop, 42, plans to run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents as a fundraiser for KidsCan.

Look after your gadgets so they don't get wet when running

Look after your gadgets so they don't get wet when running

Posted: June 14th 2012 Filed under: Blog

After having a car remote damaged in sea water, and a mobile phone from rain and my own sweat, I share my experiences to warn you to look after your gadgets.

Fraser Ellis to run 21 Half Marathons in 21 Days

Fraser Ellis to run 21 Half Marathons in 21 Days

Posted: June 13th 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

Fraser Ellis, an accounting student at the University of Otago, is going to run 21 Half Marathons in 21 days from June 19th to raise funds for The Starship Foundation.

Weekly Newsletter June 12th 2012

Weekly Newsletter June 12th 2012

Posted: June 12th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

The Blog Begins

The Blog Begins

Posted: June 12th 2012 Filed under: Blog

I've recently re-jigged the way the news section works and added a number of sections including this blog where I will write weekly blog posts about running.

Anna Frost Runs the UTMB Course Over 3 Days

Anna Frost Runs the UTMB Course Over 3 Days

Posted: June 12th 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

New Zealand champion ultra-athlete Anna Frost ran the UTMB (Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc) course over 3 days with 5 friends.

Coast Path Run

Coast Path Run

Posted: June 11th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

Mal Law is running the South West Coast Path - 1014kms - in 14 days with Tom Bland to raise money for Mental Health.

The Crypt of the Mud Monster

The Crypt of the Mud Monster

Posted: June 11th 2012 Filed under: Videos

Hamilton Track on the Hillary Trail in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges has the reputation of being a "mud monster", as shown in this video.

Registration open for 2012 Arthritis New Zealand Marathon

Registration open for 2012 Arthritis New Zealand Marathon

Posted: June 8th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

It's time to register for the 2012 Arthritis New Zealand Marathon, which aims to raise more than $10,000 to help people with arthritis.

Hutt Teen to run 2200kms for Charity

Hutt Teen to run 2200kms for Charity

Posted: June 6th 2012 Filed under: Interesting Articles

After September, 18-year-old Victoria Taylor hopes to be able to say "I've run the length of our whole country" as her way of raising funds for child cancer.

Weekly Newsletter June 5th 2012

Weekly Newsletter June 5th 2012

Posted: June 5th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter May 29th 2012

Weekly Newsletter May 29th 2012

Posted: May 29th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

You can race the Triathlon World Champs!

You can race the Triathlon World Champs!

Posted: May 28th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

The Barfoot & Thompson World Triathlon Grand Final is coming to Auckland in October and you can be part of it!

Weekly Newsletter May 22nd 2012

Weekly Newsletter May 22nd 2012

Posted: May 22nd 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter May 15th 2012

Weekly Newsletter May 15th 2012

Posted: May 15th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter May 8th 2012

Weekly Newsletter May 8th 2012

Posted: May 8th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter May 1st 2012

Weekly Newsletter May 1st 2012

Posted: May 1st 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Rotorua Marathon 2012 Report

Rotorua Marathon 2012 Report

Posted: May 1st 2012 Filed under: Race Reports

I ran the Rotorua Marathon on April 28th 2012, my 12th marathon, in 3:39:10. I was trying for a sub 3:30 but get too tired at that pace after 30km-ish.

Weekly Newsletter April 24th 2012

Weekly Newsletter April 24th 2012

Posted: April 24th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter April 17th 2012

Weekly Newsletter April 17th 2012

Posted: April 17th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter April 10th 2012

Weekly Newsletter April 10th 2012

Posted: April 10th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter April 3rd 2012

Weekly Newsletter April 3rd 2012

Posted: April 3rd 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter March 27th 2012

Weekly Newsletter March 27th 2012

Posted: March 27th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Tarawera Ultra Marathon 85K 2012

Tarawera Ultra Marathon 85K 2012

Posted: March 25th 2012 Filed under: Race Reports

On Saturday March 17th 2012, I ran the Tarawera Ultramarathon 85K from Rotorua to Kawerau in a time of 11 hours and 41 minutes.

Weekly Newsletter March 20th 2012

Weekly Newsletter March 20th 2012

Posted: March 20th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Chris Finishing the Tarawera Ultra 85K 2012

Chris Finishing the Tarawera Ultra 85K 2012

Posted: March 19th 2012 Filed under: Videos

Chris ran the 85K event at the Tarawera Ultramarathon on March 17th 2012. Here's me finishing the run in the time if 11 hours and 41 minutes.

Chris Starting the Tarawera Ultra 85K 2012

Chris Starting the Tarawera Ultra 85K 2012

Posted: March 19th 2012 Filed under: Videos

Chris ran the 85K event at the Tarawera Ultramarathon on March 17th 2012. Here's the start of the event.

Weekly Newsletter March 13th 2012

Weekly Newsletter March 13th 2012

Posted: March 13th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter March 6th 2012

Weekly Newsletter March 6th 2012

Posted: March 6th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 28th 2012

Weekly Newsletter February 28th 2012

Posted: February 28th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Hillary Trail Arataki to Piha February 21st 2012

Hillary Trail Arataki to Piha February 21st 2012

Posted: February 22nd 2012 Filed under: Race Reports

I ran on the Hillary Trail from Arataki to Piha on February 21st 2012 as part of my training for the Tarawera Ultra.

Weekly Newsletter February 21st 2012

Weekly Newsletter February 21st 2012

Posted: February 21st 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 14th 2012

Weekly Newsletter February 14th 2012

Posted: February 14th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 7th 2012

Weekly Newsletter February 7th 2012

Posted: February 7th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 31st 2012

Weekly Newsletter January 31st 2012

Posted: January 31st 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Colville Connection 2012

Colville Connection 2012

Posted: January 24th 2012 Filed under: Press Releases

On Saturday 10th March, the Colville Connection will celebrate its 11th anniversary, adding 21km and 42km running events alongside the existing mountain bike events.

Weekly Newsletter January 24th 2012

Weekly Newsletter January 24th 2012

Posted: January 24th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 17th 2012

Weekly Newsletter January 17th 2012

Posted: January 17th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 10th 2012

Weekly Newsletter January 10th 2012

Posted: January 10th 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 3rd 2012

Weekly Newsletter January 3rd 2012

Posted: January 3rd 2012 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter December 27th 2011

Weekly Newsletter December 27th 2011

Posted: December 27th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter December 20th 2011

Weekly Newsletter December 20th 2011

Posted: December 20th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter December 13th 2011

Weekly Newsletter December 13th 2011

Posted: December 13th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Santa Run 2011

Santa Run 2011

Posted: December 8th 2011 Filed under: Race Reports

I ran at the Auckland event starting from Waitemata Plaza at the Viaduct Harbour along with over 900 other Santas.

Weekly Newsletter December 6th 2011

Weekly Newsletter December 6th 2011

Posted: December 6th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter November 29th 2011

Weekly Newsletter November 29th 2011

Posted: November 29th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Speight's West Coaster Marathon 2011

Speight's West Coaster Marathon 2011

Posted: November 28th 2011 Filed under: Race Reports

Chris Hope's race report for the Speight's West Coaster Marathon on Saturday November 26th 2011.

Weekly Newsletter November 22th 2011

Weekly Newsletter November 22th 2011

Posted: November 22nd 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter November 15th 2011

Weekly Newsletter November 15th 2011

Posted: November 15th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter November 8th 2011

Weekly Newsletter November 8th 2011

Posted: November 8th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

1st Annual K2M (Kura to Mount) hosted by Evolvo Race Events

1st Annual K2M (Kura to Mount) hosted by Evolvo Race Events

Posted: November 8th 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

The K2M is an overnight running relay stretching 300+ kilometers as runners weave the Papakura to Mount Maunganui.

Weekly Newsletter November 1st 2011

Weekly Newsletter November 1st 2011

Posted: November 1st 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter October 25th 2011

Weekly Newsletter October 25th 2011

Posted: October 25th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter October 18th 2011

Weekly Newsletter October 18th 2011

Posted: October 18th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter October 11th 2011

Weekly Newsletter October 11th 2011

Posted: October 11th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter October 4th 2011

Weekly Newsletter October 4th 2011

Posted: October 4th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter September 27th 2011

Weekly Newsletter September 27th 2011

Posted: September 27th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter September 20th 2011

Weekly Newsletter September 20th 2011

Posted: September 20th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter September 13th 2011

Weekly Newsletter September 13th 2011

Posted: September 13th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter September 6th 2011

Weekly Newsletter September 6th 2011

Posted: September 6th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter September 1st 2011

Weekly Newsletter September 1st 2011

Posted: September 1st 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter August 23rd 2011

Weekly Newsletter August 23rd 2011

Posted: August 23rd 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter August 16th 2011

Weekly Newsletter August 16th 2011

Posted: August 16th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter August 9th 2011

Weekly Newsletter August 9th 2011

Posted: August 9th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Race Report for the Mizuno Half Marathon, Taupo 2011

Race Report for the Mizuno Half Marathon, Taupo 2011

Posted: August 8th 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

Over two and a half thousand runners and walkers were keen to get underway Sunday morning for the 18th annual Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon.

Weekly Newsletter August 2nd 2011

Weekly Newsletter August 2nd 2011

Posted: August 2nd 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter July 26th 2011

Weekly Newsletter July 26th 2011

Posted: July 26th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Southland Marathon in its 102nd year

Southland Marathon in its 102nd year

Posted: July 25th 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

There may be several changes to events running alongside this year's Ascot Park Hotel Southland Marathon, but the marathon will remain untouched.

Weekly Newsletter July 19th 2011

Weekly Newsletter July 19th 2011

Posted: July 19th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter July 12th 2011

Weekly Newsletter July 12th 2011

Posted: July 12th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Still time to register for the Taupo Half Marathon 2011

Still time to register for the Taupo Half Marathon 2011

Posted: July 8th 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

There is still time to register for the Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon, one of New Zealand's most iconic half marathon events, being held on Sunday 7 August 2011.

Weekly Newsletter July 5th 2011

Weekly Newsletter July 5th 2011

Posted: July 5th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter June 28th 2011

Weekly Newsletter June 28th 2011

Posted: June 28th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

adidas Auckland Marathon secures three more years of sponsorship

adidas Auckland Marathon secures three more years of sponsorship

Posted: June 21st 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

adidas has extended its sponsorship deal with the adidas Auckland Marathon for another three years, making it a decade-long commitment.

Weekly Newsletter June 21st 2011

Weekly Newsletter June 21st 2011

Posted: June 21st 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter June 14th 2011

Weekly Newsletter June 14th 2011

Posted: June 14th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter June 7th 2011

Weekly Newsletter June 7th 2011

Posted: June 7th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter May 31st 2011

Weekly Newsletter May 31st 2011

Posted: May 31st 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Escape from Tane's Forest: Mucking in as Mates

Escape from Tane's Forest: Mucking in as Mates

Posted: May 30th 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

Alan & Vicki Bryson are looking forward to their early winter challenge on June 25th 2011 - Escape from Tane's Forest, Nelson Event's newest trailing run.

Weekly Newsletter May 24th 2011

Weekly Newsletter May 24th 2011

Posted: May 24th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter May 17th 2011

Weekly Newsletter May 17th 2011

Posted: May 17th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter May 10th 2011

Weekly Newsletter May 10th 2011

Posted: May 10th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter May 3rd 2011

Weekly Newsletter May 3rd 2011

Posted: May 3rd 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter April 26th 2011

Weekly Newsletter April 26th 2011

Posted: April 26th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Taupo Half Marathons back for 2011

Taupo Half Marathons back for 2011

Posted: April 25th 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

The popular Mizuno half marathons are back in Taupo for 2011 with online entries opening today (20 April 2011).

Escape from Tane's Forest on Saturday June 25th 2011

Escape from Tane's Forest on Saturday June 25th 2011

Posted: April 25th 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

Nelson Events has chosen Brook Waimarama Sanctuary for their next trail runing event, Escape from Tane's Forest, on Saturday 25th June.

Weekly Newsletter April 19th 2011

Weekly Newsletter April 19th 2011

Posted: April 19th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter April 12th 2011

Weekly Newsletter April 12th 2011

Posted: April 12th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter April 5th 2011

Weekly Newsletter April 5th 2011

Posted: April 5th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter March 29th 2011

Weekly Newsletter March 29th 2011

Posted: March 29th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter March 22nd 2011

Weekly Newsletter March 22nd 2011

Posted: March 22nd 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Brooks Ravenna 2

Brooks Ravenna 2

Posted: March 22nd 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

Too much or too little guidance? Welcome to your sweet spot – the Brooks Ravenna 2. Perfectly tuned to your needs with just enough support and cushioning.

Weekly Newsletter March 15th 2011

Weekly Newsletter March 15th 2011

Posted: March 15th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter March 8th 2011

Weekly Newsletter March 8th 2011

Posted: March 8th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter March 1st 2011

Weekly Newsletter March 1st 2011

Posted: March 1st 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 22nd 2011

Weekly Newsletter February 22nd 2011

Posted: February 22nd 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 15th 2011

Weekly Newsletter February 15th 2011

Posted: February 15th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter February 8th 2011

Weekly Newsletter February 8th 2011

Posted: February 8th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Kamo Charity Case

Kamo Charity Case

Posted: February 2nd 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

All Black legend and Sky Sport presenter Ian Jones will join the field for a charity dash at the grand finale to the Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series.

Weekly Newsletter February 1st 2011

Weekly Newsletter February 1st 2011

Posted: February 1st 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 25th 2011

Weekly Newsletter January 25th 2011

Posted: January 25th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 18th 2011

Weekly Newsletter January 18th 2011

Posted: January 18th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter January 11th 2011

Weekly Newsletter January 11th 2011

Posted: January 11th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Bride and Groom Fun Run to support Gaz Brown from GetRunning

Bride and Groom Fun Run to support Gaz Brown from GetRunning

Posted: January 6th 2011 Filed under: Press Releases

On Monday December 27th 2010 Gaz Brown from GetRunning, his beautiful Fiance Lucia, Gaz's Mum and Dad were all involved in a horrific car accident.

Weekly Newsletter January 5th 2011

Weekly Newsletter January 5th 2011

Posted: January 5th 2011 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter December 28th 2010

Weekly Newsletter December 28th 2010

Posted: December 28th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter December 21st 2010

Weekly Newsletter December 21st 2010

Posted: December 21st 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter December 14th 2010

Weekly Newsletter December 14th 2010

Posted: December 14th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter December 7th 2010

Weekly Newsletter December 7th 2010

Posted: December 7th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter November 30th 2010

Weekly Newsletter November 30th 2010

Posted: November 30th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter November 23rd 2010

Weekly Newsletter November 23rd 2010

Posted: November 23rd 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter November 16th 2010

Weekly Newsletter November 16th 2010

Posted: November 16th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter November 9th 2010

Weekly Newsletter November 9th 2010

Posted: November 9th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter November 4th 2010

Weekly Newsletter November 4th 2010

Posted: November 4th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter October 27th 2010

Weekly Newsletter October 27th 2010

Posted: October 27th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter October 21st 2010

Weekly Newsletter October 21st 2010

Posted: October 21st 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Sport Northland Receive Top Honour

Sport Northland Receive Top Honour

Posted: October 21st 2010 Filed under: Press Releases

Sport Northland's Run/Walk Series was given top honour at Tuesday night's New Zealand Recreation Association's annual awards ceremony.

Weekly Newsletter October 12th 2010

Weekly Newsletter October 12th 2010

Posted: October 12th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter October 5th 2010

Weekly Newsletter October 5th 2010

Posted: October 5th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter September 29th 2010

Weekly Newsletter September 29th 2010

Posted: September 29th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter September 21st 2010

Weekly Newsletter September 21st 2010

Posted: September 21st 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter September 14th 2010

Weekly Newsletter September 14th 2010

Posted: September 14th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter September 7th 2010

Weekly Newsletter September 7th 2010

Posted: September 7th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter August 31st 2010

Weekly Newsletter August 31st 2010

Posted: August 31st 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter August 24th 2010

Weekly Newsletter August 24th 2010

Posted: August 24th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter August 17th 2010

Weekly Newsletter August 17th 2010

Posted: August 17th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter August 10th 2010

Weekly Newsletter August 10th 2010

Posted: August 10th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter August 3rd 2010

Weekly Newsletter August 3rd 2010

Posted: August 3rd 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter July 27th 2010

Weekly Newsletter July 27th 2010

Posted: July 27th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter July 21st 2010

Weekly Newsletter July 21st 2010

Posted: July 21st 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter June 16th 2010

Weekly Newsletter June 16th 2010

Posted: July 16th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter July 13th 2010

Weekly Newsletter July 13th 2010

Posted: July 13th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter July 7th 2010

Weekly Newsletter July 7th 2010

Posted: July 7th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter June 29th 2010

Weekly Newsletter June 29th 2010

Posted: June 29th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter June 23rd 2010

Weekly Newsletter June 23rd 2010

Posted: June 23rd 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter June 8th 2010

Weekly Newsletter June 8th 2010

Posted: June 8th 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters

Weekly Newsletter June 2nd 2010

Weekly Newsletter June 2nd 2010

Posted: June 2nd 2010 Filed under: Weekly Newsletters