Weekly Newsletter 18 March 2026

This week's newsletter showcases the ASICS Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon; along with interesting articles, including what to eat the night before your long run.

Where Vineyard Trails Meet Finish Line Celebration

The ASICS Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon on 16 May 2026 offers runners a premium destination experience through New Zealand’s iconic wine country. Athletes can choose from the Marathon, Half Marathon or 10km distance options.

The flat, fast courses showcase the region’s best: vineyard rows, coastal pathways, orchards, and art deco townships, all culminating in an unforgettable and iconic food & wine festival finish line at Elephant Hill Winery. With its blend of scenery, flavour, and festival style atmosphere, it stands out as a must run event for those seeking both a performance challenge and a uniquely Hawke’s Bay experience.

Find out more and enter online at hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz

Interesting Articles

What to eat the night before your long run

The night before a long run is the perfect time to fuel your body right, and it’s way simpler than most runners think. And no, it doesn’t have to be a big ol’ plate of pasta either. Find out more in this blog post at Coach Amanda Brook's Run to the Finish.

Strava study reveals what makes runners love, or hate, a run

A few small details can make or break a run. Find out more at Canadian Running.

Biggest mistakes made by new runners

Starting out with running? Here's some of the most common mistakes new runners make, and how to avoid them so you can build a strong, enjoyable routine from the start. I'm sure many of us experienced runners, or those coming back to it after a break, make some of these too.

Running technique and cadence

Sport Coaching looks at how to run more efficiently at any pace.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Ngā mihi,
Jane, Chris & Sam
The Running Calendar Team