Weekly Newsletter 17 June 2026

This week's newsletter showcases the Tauranga City to Surf; along with interesting articles, including the power of running easy.

Tauranga City to Surf returns with revised routes for 2026

The Mitre 10 Mega Tauranga City to Surf returns on Sunday 8th November with some important course changes for 2026. Following the tragic events affecting Mauao, access to the base track is prohibited, requiring adjustments to event routes.

Updated course maps for all events are available on the website. The Half Marathon and 5km distances remain unchanged, while the iconic 11km City to Surf event has been shortened to 8.5km this year.

Organisers appreciate participants' understanding and support and look forward to welcoming everyone back to enjoy a great day out while supporting the Mount as it continues its recovery.

Find out more and enter online at https://eventpromotions.co.nz/city-to-surf/

Interesting Articles

Essential squats to elevate strength and stability

These variations on the basic squat at Canadian Running hit all the right areas.

Midlife is the perfect time to start trail running

An increasing number of people are finding trail running relatively late in life - and they’re reaping the health benefits. The Guardian's running blog takes a look at how to get into trail running.

The power of running easy

Runners World looks at how slower miles help your body recover and your mind reset.

Are you getting enough carbs on long runs? How liquid nutrition changes everything

Run to the Finish looks at how instead of juggling gels, chews, electrolyte tabs, and water, products like Tailwind combine everything into one easy-to-drink mix.

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