We’ll end the year back at Western Lake Woolshed, taking in the 8 – 10km of tracks across a variety of terrain. Farmland, bush, pines – the scenery changes constantly to keep you interested (…and forget about the hills). Good … Read More

This one is a mix of hills and flats, along a quiet country road, taking in farm and river views. It's tranquil and a good spot for a bit of a run and a chat on a Sunday morning. We'll … Read More

We'll end the first half of the year with a run of 10-12 kilometres around Martinborough and then some midwinter nosh at the house of SWR founder Dave White, 30 Daniel St. We'll start the run there as well. Santa … Read More

This is a run that starts and finishes at the home of Judy Rayner, one of our regulars. She lives at 100 Ashbys Road. From Judy: The run is out and back, flat, bit of mud in places, some blackberry … Read More

This one is designed as a long-distance run. It's 16.4K in total, from the archway at the Woodside end of the Greytown Woodside Trail to Papawai Marae and then back. We'll go down the trail, exiting at Cotter St (and … Read More

It's 5k each way down and around Underhill Road. It's a mixture of paved and gravel roads, and at least one semi-challenging hill. This is a pleasant rural setting, with some great views of the hills and the Tauherenikau River. … Read More

"Moroa Road is the flattest and straightest road in the world. Of course the Romans built it. Who else would have employed such precision?" – Rachel Marsh It is a new year. Rachel, our Prime Motivator, has moved to greener … Read More

Christmas has 12 days, and this run has 12 kilometres. Please note the later start time: 10.00 a.m. We'll start and end at the Gladstone Inn and Pub. The run is mostly on the undulating Gladstone Road, down to the … Read More

Run/walk the Rapaki Hillside Walk, followed by a self-catering lunch back in The Square in Martinborough and general socialising. This is an out-and-back of about 8 Ks in total; the 360-degree views at the top of the Rapaki Hillside make … Read More

We'll start and finish at the Royal Hotel, in Featherston. We'll head toward Lake Ferry a bit, down Western Lake Road along the bicycle trail, then turn in at Viles Road for a loop through South Featherston and back to … Read More