Weekly Newsletter 5 November 2025

This week's newsletter showcases the Hunua Hillbilly; along with interesting articles, including "bad" running habits you shouldn’t get rid of.

Hunua Hillbilly – Early bird pricing now on!

For those of you chasing some serious adventure this one is for you! Technical trails, amazing native bush, stunning views and plenty of vert - the Hunua Hillbilly is brutally beautiful!

Tackle the original 60km Ultramarathon, a course which demands some serious respect! Or join in the Trail Marathon or 22km course options which still deliver a good amount of challenge of their own, plus plenty single trail bliss.

With camping available, free spectator transport, great live music, food trucks and kids' activities and you've got an unforgettable weekend.

Check out more at www.hunuahillbilly.co.nz and save with early bird entry fees if you enter this month.

Interesting Articles

Power building moves for pain-free knees

Canadian Running has simple strength training to help your knees go the distance.

Interval running vs continuous running: which will transform your training?

Sport Coaching takes a look at interval running and continuous running and how to work a combination into your training regime.

"Bad" running habits you shouldn’t get rid of

Runners World looks as some "bad running habits" that can actually improve your performance.

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