Weekly Newsletter 18 June 2025

This week's newsletter showcases the Taupō Marathon; along with interesting articles, including looking at how to make early morning runs easier.

An Iconic Event in an Epic Destination

The Speight’s Taupō Marathon is one of Aotearoa’s most iconic events - set on the edge of Lake Taupō with unbeatable energy and scenery. Taking place Saturday 2 August, it offers Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, or the fun-filled Kids Dash. Whether it’s your first or your next, this is a weekend worth travelling for. Rally your crew and lock it in.

Entries are open now at taupomarathon.co.nz

Interesting Articles

Power moves for bulletproof hips

Run stronger and stay injury free with these simple hip exercises at Canadian Running.

You run long, but can’t get faster

Stuck in a speed rut? Runner's World has coach-backed tips that will boost your pace.

How to make early morning runs easier

An early morning run can be essential to fitting your training into a busy week. Here's how to make getting up for them a lot easier.

The full-body stretch routine every outdoor athlete should be doing

It’s time to integrate these trainer-approved exercises into your recovery regimen, from Outside Online.

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
The Running Calendar Team