July Last Sunday of the Month Run – Whananaki Coastal Trail

After the success of the Mangawhai cliff top run this time we’re off to the Whananaki Coastal Trail! We are running an out and back course from Sandy Bay towards Whananaki along the Whananaki Walkway.

When & Where?

Last Sunday of the Month Run – Whananaki Coastal Trail
Date: Sunday 27th July 2025
Carpooling: meet at Kensington Park Carpark (Northern end) 7.15am for a 7.30am departure
Meet: @ Sandy Bay Carpark 1315 Matapouri Road
Estimated Start 8.30am
Distance: 19km, since its an out and back course, you can run as far or as little as you want.
Wear trail shoes, pack a jacket, and bring some fluids.
Post run feed: TBD

More info on the trail can be found here: https://www.wdc.govt.nz/Community/Parks-and-recreation/Parks-and-reserves/Whananaki

Whananaki Walkway Course

Since it’s an out and back course, you can run as far or as little as you want. We will likely head out and form groups based on our pace.

Distance: 19km
Elevation Gain: ~450m

Post Run Coffee

To be determined but Salt Air Cafe in Ngunguru has been reccomended.