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Latest Update: Added link to online entry for event on 30 Nov 2014
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The Press Summer Starter is a 10km fun run and walk from New Brighton Pier to Redcliffs Park in Christchurch. There is also a shorter 4km event. Prams, dogs and scooters are welcome, and kids under 10 are free!
Thanks to the support of the event partners, $3 from your registration will go to charity. Show support for your chosen charity by dressing up in their colour. There'll be spot prizes and a grand prize for the best dressed on the day.
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This week's newsletter has interesting articles, our current Peak Trail Blazer competition, an update to the Owai 5K series and the cancellation of the Stadium Challenge in Wellington.
Night Running
Andy Jones-Wilkins at iRunFar writes: "One aspect of running long-distance ultramarathons that has always fascinated me is running at night. It seems to be a somewhat overlooked skill in the context of racing but one which clearly has an impact on performance and success." Read his article for some tips and make sure to read the comments after the article too.
Running with asthma
The Guardian's running blog looks at running with asthma. Some of the parts of the article talk about traffic levels and pollution in the UK, but are still relevant to us "down under". I suffer from asthma myself, and it's brought on particularly when it's cold, during seasonal changes and when I run fast or on tough courses. Read the article here.
The rise of the "Facebook Athlete"
Dan at Ultra168 writes "Over the last six months or so, a trend we've noticed ... is the popping up of 'Athlete Pages' on Facebook.... But we're not talking about leading runners here, we're talking about regular 'Joe's' and 'Joette's' setting up a page so people can 'like' them and follow their progress." What follows is quite an interesting discussion about what constitues an athlete and why people might set these pages up. As always on these sorts of blogs, the comments are a good read too. Read it here.
10 remarks no runner wants to hear
The Shut Up and Run blog posts 10 remarks no runner wants to hear, including such gems as 'When some spectator at mile 15 of the marathon says, "You're almost there!"' Check out the other 9 here.
7 keys to a healthy running relationship
Runners World offers up some tips when running with your significant other, including keeping it honest in relation to pace; set ground rules; and agree to do your own thing. Check them out here.
The Marathon du Médoc: running the world's longest, booziest, race
The Guardian's Running Blog reviews the recent Marathon du Médoc, asking if a full marathon with 23 wine stops also offering specialities such as oysters, steak, and ice-cream a recipe for success - or disaster? Read about it here.
Peak Trail Blazer Competition
Go in the draw to win an entry to the Peak Trail Blazer on Sunday November 16th and an event t-shirt. Event options are the Tainui Trail (3.5km) or the Te Mata Peak Trail (12.8km).
The Peak Trail Blazer is home of the Hawke's Bay Orthodontics Queen of the Peak, Quarter Acre Wines King of the Peak and the Hall of Flames sub 60 minute club. Enter the competition by Sunday night; the winner will be drawn on Monday.
Recent updates
To find out what's been recently updated, check the website homepage regularly. I include in this newsletter a list of the more important updates (see below) such as date changes, cancellations, or late additions to the calendar. And don't forget to check the calendar page for a complete list of upcoming events.
Weekly series updates
- Owai 5K in the Park now has extra dates, starting a week earlier on October 15th
Cancellations
- Stadium Challenge in Wellington on November 2nd has been cancelled; the other events in Auckland, Christchurch & Dunedin are still going ahead
Have a great running week!
Regards,
Chris
Latest Update: Added link to online entry for event on 29 Oct 2014
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The Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis Fun Run in Napier is a Wednesday evening 5km and 10km fun run and walk to help raise funds to help MS sufferers in Hawkes Bay. These events follow a challenging, interesting course with stunning views.
Latest Update: Event on 02 Nov 2014 has been cancelled
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Stadium Challenge at Westpac Stadium in Wellington is the ultimate stair run.
Please note the event scheduled for November 2nd 2014 has been cancelled.
This event will challenge everyone, giving you the chance to do something you can't do any other day of the year: you will have the opportunity to see the major sporting stadiums of New Zealand and take advantage of the views while competing.
This unique challenge takes stair climbing to a whole new level and to the top of the stadium all the way to the bottom.
Latest Update: Added additional dates to next series, now runs from 15 Oct to 17 Dec 2014 & 21 Jan to 25 Mar 2015
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Owai 5K in the Park is a weekly 5km and 2.5km race on Wednesday nights run by Owairaka Athletic & Harrier Club at Lovelock Track on Sandringham Road in Mt Roskill.
The 2014/15 season sees two race series from October 15th to December 17th, and then January 21st to March 25th. The course runs through the park on paths with some grassy sections, and there is a sauage sizzle and cold drinks available at the end.
Latest Update: Added link to PDF entry form for event on 14 Mar 2015
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The Bombay Pioneer Settlers Fun Run is an annual Half Marathon, 10km and 5km in Bombay, Auckland.
This event is run by the Bombay Lions Club to celebrate the arrival of the ship "Bombay" from England. The "Bombay" was towed into Auckland by the warship "Curacoa" having lost a large portion of her masts and rigging in a terrible storm off the coast of New Zealand. She arrived on 18th March 1865 carrying 400 assisted immigrants destined for the area now called Bombay where they were to settle on their promised 10 acre allotments.
To reach their new home they travelled along the Great South Road from Drury to Bombay, a road that had a short time before been completed by the army. You will be running or walking the path they would have travelled.
Latest Update: Added link to online entry for event on 09 Nov 2014
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The Mount Evans Rogaine at Camp Bay on Banks Peninsula has 3 hour and 6 hour rogaine events.
The terrain is hilly farmland with an elevation range of 700m. The vegetation is a mix of open grassland scrub, native forest, and some plantations.
This is a fundraising event for the team to compete in the GODZone 5-day Adventure Race, hosted in Wanaka, February 2015.
Latest Update: Created listing, event date: 25 Apr 2015
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Ironbros4maddy and Run Auckland Series are proud to bring you New Zealand's Newest Marathon: Maddy's Marathon.
Keeping it local, Maddy's Marathon will be held around Orewa, New Zealand Estuary and Millwater Estate. This is a marathon with a difference, Entrants are able to either run the full marathon as an individual or enter as a relay team, with a maximum of 4 people per relay team.
The marathon is 4 laps of a 10.5km circuit.
Latest Update: Published press release
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Over 1500 runners and walkers will take on the 12km challenge from Tauranga to Mount Maunganui this Sunday September 28th 2014 as part of the Mainfreight City to Surf Fun Run/Walk. Another 500 are expected to complete the shorter 5km Bay of Plenty Times Surf to Surf event.
With daylight savings starting on Sunday, this is a perfect event for people to kick start their summer fitness regime. The weather forecast is looking like a chance of rain on Sunday; we are hopeful that this will improve over the next few days.
"We encourage runners and walkers of all abilities and fitness levels to take on either the 12km or 5km challenge!" says Event Promotions Marketing Manager Charlotte Pearson. "Both courses are stunning, taking in the sites of the Harbour Bridge, Coronation Park, Pilot Bay and the Mauao Base Track. It will be a great way to spend the first Sunday morning of summer!"
The Corporate and Club Challenge is happening again this year to determine the fastest business and club in the Bay. "It is great to see the local businesses get behind this event, with 40 teams taking on the Corporate Challenge including defending champions from Body in Motion Physiotherapy." Other teams taking on the Corporate Challenge are from Hobec, Mitre 10 Mega, Young Read Woudberg, Trevelyans Pack & Cool and the Whakatane District Council. The Club Challenge will be a tussle between last year's winners, Rotorua Association of Triathletes and local club, Mount Joggers. The individual placings of each team member will be put together to see who will take out club bragging rights, and of course, the prized trophy.
Online entries are available at http://ift.tt/R6bFMT up until 9am Friday 26th September. On the day entries will be accepted at registration between 8.30 and 10.30am. Entry fees are just $35 for the 5km and $40 for the 12km, which includes a race bag full of edible goodies from sponsors, a 2 for 1 to the Mount Hot Pool, a bottle of Loaded Sports Drink on the finish line and a chance to win one of many spot prizes at prize-giving.
For more information go to http://ift.tt/R6bFMT or contact Event Promotions on 07 348-3301.
Latest Update: Added link to online entry and PDF entry form for event on 09 Nov 2014
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This year's Kids Grinder, hosted by the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, promises fun and laughs for everyone involved - especially the kids!
With a two-lap course kids between the ages of 4-12 can navigate their way through obstacles including 2 huge inflatables, cargo nets, balance beams, tyre section, sack race, the gauntlet and much more. All children receive a certificate at the end of the fun run. The event is followed by a free swim in the heated outdoor pool, bombing competition and spot prizes.
Latest Update: Created listing, event date: 06 Feb 2014
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Starting at midnight on Friday 6th February, Stump the Hump 2015 challenges you to experience a day in the life of the Tuatapere Humpridge Track and walk all 62km in just 24hrs.
Please note this is not a race. In the organiser's words: "Anyone found running will be fed to the Taniwha."
Setting out from Rarakau, walk over sandy beaches and through Fiordland National Park to the top of the Hump Ridge by moonlight. Arriving at Okaka Lodge for hot porridge and a cup of tea, watch dawn break over Stewart Island and the Southern Ocean - a once in a lifetime experience. Heading down the Hump Ridge by early morning sunlight, walk over historic viaducts and arrive at Port Craig in time for a hearty bowl of soup and a sandwich. Finish your adventure with a Saturday afternoon stroll through native bush and a series of white sandy beaches to Bluecliffs Beach and back to Rarakau.
Latest Update: Created listing with link to online entry, event date: 08 Nov 2014
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This popular event is held over spectacular private farm land starting in Waipara and travelling through the Weka Pass with unsurpassed vistas of the limestone country of North Canterbury.
The tracks are made available only for this event, which this year offers the option of a 10km run. The event is organised by the Waikari School PTA as a fundraiser for the school.
Latest Update: Added link to online entry for event on 08 Nov 2014
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The Trailways Dun Run is an annual 22km off road trail run which ascends the Dun Mountain Saddle following the south branch of the Maitai River, then over to Coppermine Saddle and down-hill along New Zealand's first railway line, finishing at OK Corral, Brook Street, Nelson.
The course is a point to point run which ends at the OK Corral in Brook St at the bottom of the Dun Moutain Walkway. Transport will be available to the start, which is 12km from Nelson City.
Latest Update: Added link to online entry for event on 08 Nov 2014
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The Trailways Dun Run is an annual 22km off road trail run which ascends the Dun Mountain Saddle following the south branch of the Maitai River, then over to Coppermine Saddle and down-hill along New Zealand's first railway line, finishing at OK Corral, Brook Street, Nelson.
The course is a point to point run which ends at the OK Corral in Brook St at the bottom of the Dun Moutain Walkway. Transport will be available to the start, which is 12km from Nelson City.
Latest Update: Added 2015 date: 28 Nov 2015
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The Speights West Coaster Adventure Run is one of New Zealand's most scenic off-road, trail and coastal running events.
There are five distances available: a Full Trail Marathon, 30K, Half Marathon, 13K and 6K with all courses starting and ending at Bethells Beach on Auckland's West Coast. The marathon can be run as an individual or a 4 person team relay.
