Run New Brighton

09/10/2026

One of those fanboy moments! 🤩🏃‍♂️

Meeting Eliud Kipchoge, one of the greatest distance runners of all time. 🇰🇪🌍 What a privilege to meet a true legend of our sport and line up alongside him on Sunday!

If you don’t know who he is, just Google the name. 😉

06/10/2026

🌅 Morning everyone!

What a beautiful day for a run this evening! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Come along tonight and bring a friend! If you’re new to Run New Brighton or feeling a little unsure, don’t worry — everyone is welcome and no one gets left behind. 🙌

We have something for everyone, from a walking group through to different running pace groups, so you can find a group that suits you.

📍 Southpaw Brewery
⏰ 6:00pm tonight

Check out the map below 👇

Come along, meet some awesome people and enjoy a run together. See you all at 6pm! 🔥

03/10/2026

Hi All

The weather is looking good tomorrow for our Sunday long run at Broad Park 8am. The 4 Paws Marathon will be on at the same time but but we will be fine to run along our route. Best of luck to those of you taking part including Kylie taking on the marathon!

We thought we'd also share an overview of the survey results that have come through. Thanks to everyone who took the time to give us some feedback! Overall the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive which we are very grateful for. However, we are particularly interested in points of improvement and future growth. Here's a quick summary of some key highlights:

Pacing 🕓) Key point of improvement would be the introduction of a 6:30 min/km pace group. Some responders found 6 minutes too fast or 7 minutes too slow. We're also aware some would like a 5:30 min/km group but this was not as big of a priority.

Safety ⚠️) It's a top priority for us that everyone returns safe which is encouraged by getting to know each other socially. It's good to know there were some concerns with lighting over winter. Fortunately it's bright now but it gives us some time to plan out winter.

Availability 📆) The most popular new time options were a tie between Monday evening and Sunday morning. We'll look to grow Sunday morning sessions but will keep Monday in mind.

Location 🛤️) The current feeling towards routes is positive. A large amount of responders expressed interest towards running in Parklands/Bottle Lake. There are still some that prefer South New Brighton so our current location with Southpaw Brewing Company in Central New Brighton is optimal.

Enjoyment 😀) The question with the most spread in responses was about what you enjoy most about Run New Brighton. Overall responders enjoyed the physical exercise and social aspects the most. We also had a good amount of people say they like the supportive environment the most which is great to hear. Some even said they enjoyed the food and drinks at Southpaw the most!

Thanks again to those that took the time to fill out the survey. We'll have a think over these results and get back to you all with any action points. We are just a small volunteer team so our capacity can be restricted. One of the keen things we'll be looking for are new pace pack leaders at any pace level. If you do have any interest please let us know.

30/09/2026

Hi team

Just a couple notices following on from last night.

We will be doing a 70 minute long run this Sunday (October 4th) @ 8am. This will be starting at Broad Park heading into Bottle Lake Forest as an out and back (35 mins each way). All paces are welcome as we should be finishing all at the same time.

Also, we are seeking feedback from a survey that was published earlier in the week. We would really appreciate if you could please take a few minutes to answer some questions. It will help us out as we look towards future growth and planning into the summer time.

Thanks for another awesome turnout last night and your continued support.

Link:

Check in to see how you are finding things and what you'd like to see us do better.

30/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who stuck around tonight!

Hope you guys enjoyed having Sam from Four Physio & Health come down, have a yarn, and share some advice. Hopefully you picked up a few useful tips along the way!

If you ever need a physio, make sure you check out the team at Four Physio & Health. They’re pretty active on Instagram too, so give them a follow and check out what they’re up to.

Also, if you’re interested in their event this Friday and keen to grab a ticket or simply make a donation, check out the link below

Every ticket purchased also puts you in the draw to win some awesome spot prizes!

Thanks again for coming along and supporting the Run Club

4km with Four 2026

Celebrate Four's 4th birthday and join us for a 4km jog/walk!

30/09/2026

Quick note for tonight from the brewery 👇

The construction currently happening around the brewery has blocked one of the entry points, so we can only enter from Marine Parade tonight.

For parking, your best options are probably Beresford Street or the big car park off Hawke Street, then just walk down Marine Parade to the brewery.

See you all tonight! 🏃‍♂️

29/09/2026

Hey everyone!

Run club is back on tomorrow night, and with Sam joining us for a talk afterwards, we’ll keep the run nice and short 30 minutes total, 15 minutes out and 15 minutes back.

The weather is looking good, there’s more daylight, and the vibes are only getting better!

I’d encourage everyone to stick around after the run for Sam’s talk and have any questions ready if there’s anything you’d like to ask.

We’ll also be collecting optional donations for KidsCan. If you’d like to contribute, feel free to bring along some money absolutely no pressure.

As always, Run Club is completely free, so bring your mates, friends, family or anyone else who might be keen!

See you tomorrow night! Same place and time

28/09/2026

Speed Freaks Run for a Reason is back for 2026!

This is a great and very meaningful event organised by Speed Freaks. Speed Freaks are working to challenge the stigma surrounding addiction while creating space for courageous conversations about mental health, recovery, and community wellbeing.

Run for a Reason continues this kaupapa by inviting the wider community to celebrate those making brave changes in their lives, support those still struggling, and honour the memory of loved ones who have died through addiction or by su***de.

Taking place at Hansen Park, participants can complete as many laps of the 400m track as they wish within a 90-minute period. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or prefer a walk and a chat, everyone is welcome to take part in a way that feels right for them.

Participants will also be invited to write the name of a loved one on their bib instead of their own, recognising their journey and making their story part of the day.

Every dollar raised will support the ongoing mahi of Speed Freaks, including helping participants take part in local and national events and providing Speed Freaks t-shirts, earned through commitment to weekly running and walking.

Whether you're running for yourself, a loved one, or simply to show your support, we highly encourage you to consider taking part.

He waka eke noa 🩵
We're all in this together.
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🗓️ Sunday 8 November
📍 Hansen Park, Butler Street, Opawa
⏰ Check-in and registration open from 9am; briefing and warm-up from 9.45am
🏃🏼‍♀️ First lap from 10am 🏃🏼‍♂️ Final lap by 11.30am

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/speed-freaks-run-for-a-reason-2026-otautahi

28/09/2026

Hey team!

Just a reminder that this Wednesday after our run, we’ll have Sam from Four Physio joining us for a small Q&A.

Sam is an experienced physio with heaps of knowledge around running injuries, so we’re really lucky to have him come along and give us some of his time, especially with how busy he is!

So, if you can, stick around after the run, have a listen and ask some questions. You never know — something discussed might help you or someone you know with their running. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

As a little something in return, Four Physio are celebrating their anniversary this Friday and raising money for KidsCan. If you’d like to support them, you can bring along some cash on Wednesday and it will be donated to KidsCan.

Alternatively, if you’re keen to attend the anniversary event on Friday, you can purchase a ticket online, with all proceeds going towards KidsCan.

Everything is completely optional and Run New Brighton remains FREE as always. ❤️

Hopefully we can get a good turnout this Wednesday! With the extra daylight and warmer evenings, there’s no better reason to hang around for a bit after the run.

See you Wednesday!

25/09/2026

Hi everyone, as we have now been going for over a year since starting back, we have been keen to gather feedback as to how things have been going.

We have put together this short survey form to get some thoughts from people regarding the likes of:

• Pace groups 🏃‍♀️
• Routes 🗺️
• Best fit days & times ⌚️
• Volunteer support 😀

We would greatly appreciate if as many of you as possible could please fill out this survey to help with future decision making. It's open to everyone, even if you have never come along before, we'd love to know if another better time suits.

Link:

Check in to see how you are finding things and what you'd like to see us do better.