Run New Brighton

02/06/2026

Tomorrow the 3rd of June is Global Running Day! For those unfamiliar with Global Running Day, the day is about encouraging people of all ages and abilities to get active by running, jogging, run-walking, or simply taking part in a running-related activity. It is less about competition and more about getting active and celebrating the sense of satisfaction, health benefits, and community that running creates.

What better way to mark the occasion than a group run/walk with Run New Brighton.

Run Plan:

Start time: 6pm
Start/finish location: South Paw, New Brighton.
Run/walk length: 40 mins total - 20 minutes out heading along the Avon River/Estuary Trail, and 20 minutes back.

Head torches are recommended as parts of the trail will be relatively dark.

We hope to see many of you there.

Send a message to learn more

26/05/2026

Run New Brighton is back on tomorrow! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Here are our routes and pace groups:

• Beginners group: Will run for 5.4km, aiming for 7:00 min/km pace.
• Medium pace group: 6.8km, aiming for 5:45–6:00 min/km pace
• Faster pace group: 8.28km, aiming for 4:50–5:00 min/km pace

Walkers will go for 4.6km, at the pace of the slowest walker.

These are just guides. You don’t need to stick exactly to the pace. Use it as a chance to meet someone new, have a yarn, and enjoy the run or walk.

All the maps are below.

21/05/2026

Hi team, it's time again for another social spotlight. This post is about another one of our regulars, Amy. She has just come off completing the South Island Ultra which is a massive achievement. Please show her some love with this post. Looking forward to featuring more of our awesome members through our diverse stories!

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
Amy Sixtus

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RUNNING?
On and off around around 20 years

WHAT GOT YOU INTO RUNNING?
I got really into running when my daughter was a baby. A family member had just done a half marathon and I felt inspired by her. It was also so good for me to have some time to myself. I signed up for the Buller half marathon (my first race). That was about 18 years ago.

DO YOU HAVE ANY BIG GOALS THIS YEAR?
In May I did the South Island ultra 54km (my first ultra). My next goal is the Dunedin marathon.

ARE YOU PART OF ANY OTHER SOCIAL FITNESS GROUPS?
I am a personal trainer so I run my own social fitness group.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR WHYS FOR RUNNING
I run for mental and physical health and I love a good challenge. My husband Aaron also runs so we like to plan trips around events these days.

19/05/2026

Run New Brighton is back on tomorrow, starting 6pm from Southpaw.

Run Plan:

• Easy 30 mins total
• 15mins out and 15mins back
• Heading north
• Out-and-back style.

Hope to see many of you there.

Send a message to learn more

12/05/2026

Hey team, run club is back on tomorrow evening!

Bring a friend or any family members along. Run New Brighton is completely free and we aim to cater for everyone, from walkers to more experienced runners.

As we move closer to winter, make sure you dress warm and we encourage you to wear a head torch if you have one.

All maps for the different pace groups are below.

See you all there.

05/05/2026

Run Club is back tomorrow! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Here are our routes and pace groups:
• Beginners group: Will run for 5.72km, aiming for 7:00 min/km pace.
• Medium pace group: 6.81km, aiming for 5:45–6:00 min/km pace
• Faster pace group: 8.86km, aiming for 4:50–5:00 min/km pace
Walkers will go for 4.35km, at the pace of the slowest walker.

All the maps are below.

02/05/2026

Hope everyone has had a great Saturday so far. Reminder: tomorrow we are having a Sunday long run starting from Broad Park at 8am heading south. We'd love to see you there!

01/05/2026

New Brighton Olympic Athletics Club are holding a free to attend Cross Country running event tomorrow afternnon. Everyone is welcome to participate, all you need to do is turn up. Details are on the flyer below.