Last Sunday of the Month Pack Run is back! 🏃‍♀️| Mangawhai Clifftop Track | Sunday 29th June 2025
2025-06-29 08:30 - 11:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Mangawhai Heads Beach, Wintle Street, Mangawhai, New Zealand
🏃‍♂️ Hātea Run – Last Sunday of the Month Pack Run is back! 🏃‍♀️
This month we’re heading to the stunning Mangawhai Clifftop Track – one of the best coastal trails Northland has to offer.
📍 Date: Sunday 29th June 2025🚗 Carpool: Meet at Cobham Oval Carpark (Port Road) at 7:15am for a 7:30am departure🅿️ Meet at: Mangawhai Heads Beach Carpark (Wintle Street, Mangawhai Heads)🕣 Run starts: Around 8:30am📏 Distance: Approx 8.5km👟 Trail shoes recommended🧥 Bring a jacket & some fluids🍽️ Post-run feed: TBC – suggestions welcome!
No one gets left behind – these runs are about community, scenery, and shared miles. Perfect if you’re training, tapering, or just keen for some trail time.
Bring a mate, bring good vibes – let’s run!

Mair Park Whareora Vale Trifecta Night Race 2025
2025-07-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Mair Park, Rurumoki Street, Regent, Whangārei, Northland, 0112, New Zealand
For the 3rd race of the Hātea Run 2025 Night Series, we start from Mair Park. After running down to the river, past the ducks, we turn right after crossing the bridge. Continue to the shoe cleaning station at Vale road, then return back along the trail until you reach Whareora road. Finally, sprint back along the trail, sending high-fives and whoops all the way back to the start for that sweet sweet finish line.
Where?

We will meet at Mair Park.
What Time?
Registrations from 5.30pm
The event starts at 6.00pm
Entry Fee
Hatea Members – Free
Others – $5 Koha
Health & Safety

Bring a headlamp/Torch. No Light no Run.
Wear an item of Hi-Viz.
Conditions may be slippery, you must wear appropriate footwear.

The Mair Park Whareora Vale Trifecta Night Race 2025 Course
Lined with trees, featuring a few short but punchy climbs, this makes for a fun trail where runners sporting some LED’s or glow sticks will create quite the spectacle.

All results will be published on our blog

2025 Tikipunga Sports Park Night Race
2025-07-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Tikipunga Football Club, 10 Reed Street, Tikipunga, Whangārei, Northland, 0112
The penultimate race in the Hātea Run 2025 Night Series takes place on the same course as the Hatea Grand Prix. It’s another out and back course, starting from the Tikipunga Football Club, winding through the sports park to the Hatea river, then onto Vinegar Hill Road for the turn around.
Where?

Drive down Reed Street, to the Rugby & Football Club car park.
What Time?
Registrations from 5.30pm The event starts at 6.00pm
Entry Fee
Hatea Members – Free Others – $5 Koha
Health & Safety

Bring a headlamp/Torch. No Light no Run.
Wear an item of Hi-Viz.
Conditions may be slippery, you must wear appropriate footwear.

The 2025 Tikipunga Sports Park Night Race Course

Est. Moving Time
Distance
Elevation Gain

00:32:43
4.81
17.56

hours
km
meters

All results will be published on our blog

The 2025 Downhill Flying Kilometer
2025-07-16 17:30 | Jack Street, 63 Jack Street, Whangarei, Northland, 0112, New Zealand
For the 5th race of the Hātea Run 2025 Night Series, we start at the top of the shared path on Jack Street. It’s a full bore blast on a slight decline, along a concrete surface for a single kilometer. As the final race in the Night Series, it’s the time to lay it all out and blow your lungs out on the finish line! Don’t miss out on the post event drinks at Frings after the event.
Where?

We will meet at the entrance to the shared path on Jack Street. Please note, some club members often meet at the town basin and jog up to Jack street as a warm up, then jog back to cool down after the all out blast, keep an eye on the club Messenger chat if you want to get in on that act.
What Time?
Registrations from 5.30pm at Jack street, the event starts at 6.00pm sharp
Entry Fee
Hatea Members – Free Others – $5 Koha
Health & Safety

Bring a headlamp/Torch. No Light no Run.
Wear an item of Hi-Viz.
Conditions may be slippery, you must wear appropriate footwear.

The Downhill Flying Kilometer Course

All results will be published on our blog
Feature image by lucas Favre on Unsplash

July Last Sunday of the Month Run - Whananaki Coastal Trail
2025-07-27 07:30 - 12:00 | Sandy Bay, 1315 Matapouri Road, Northland, 0173, New Zealand
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 TrailDate: Sunday 27th July 2025Carpooling: meet at Kensington Park Carpark (Northern end) 7.15am for a 7.30am departureMeet: @ Sandy Bay Carpark 1315 Matapouri RoadEstimated Start 8.30amDistance: 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: 19kmElevation Gain: ~450m

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

Last Sunday of the Month Run – Kerikeri River Trail
2025-08-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Kororipo Heritage Park, Landing Road, Kerikeri 0230, Kororipo Heritage Park, Landing Road,, Kerikeri, 0230, New Zealand
Last month members enjoyed the wonderful trail along the Whananaki coast. So naturally we are heading even further north this month!
This away run we are very privileged to be joining with Reset Run Club in Kerikeri to explore their beautiful local trails. Join us and run some new trails with some new friends!
Date: Sunday, 31st August
Carpooling: Meet at Kensington Park Carpark (northern end) at 7:00am for a 7:15am departure
Trailhead Meeting Point: Kororipo Heritage Park, Landing Road, Kerikeri 0230
Estimated Run Start: 9:00am
Distances: 8km out-and-back to Rainbow Falls or a 14km.
Post-run feed: The Honey House Cafe

End of the Month Run: Kai Iwi Lakes
2025-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Pine Beach Campground, 296 Domain Road, Omamari, Northland, 0373, New Zealand
Last end-of-month run took us to the awesome people of Kerikeri, where we enjoyed a beautiful run along the Kerikeri River Trail—and even better company with the Reset Run Club!

This month, on September 28th, we’re heading to the stunning Kai Iwi Lakes for another great outing. Come join us for a flat and scenic 8km loop around the big lake—or, if you’re up for more, tackle all three lakes for a total of 14km.
🕘 Start Time: 9:00am — come a little early so we can sort into pace/distance groups.🏃‍♂️ Options:
A flat and scenic 8km loop around the big lake
OR go big and run all three lakes for a 14km total
🚗 Carpooling will be available from Whangārei — let us know if you want to join and ride with others.
☕ Post-run coffee: TBC — but you know we’ll find somewhere good!
All levels welcome. Come for the run, stay for the vibes.

End of the Month Run: Tanekaha Forest
2025-10-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Tanekaha Walking Track, 302B King Road, Mangawhai 0573, 302B King Roaf, Mangawhai, Northland, 0573, New Zealand
September Trail Recap – Kai Iwi Lakes
September was an absolute blast running the trails out at Kai Iwi Lakes! We had a solid group make the trip all the way west to enjoy some of the most runnable and scenic trails Northland has to offer. And the day was topped off perfectly with post-run coffee and kai generously provided by our awesome members.
A big thank you goes out to Shaun and Nadine, as well as Liz and Ron, for their extra effort in organizing – it made all the difference!

October Trail Run – Tanekaha Forest, Mangawhai
This month we’re heading south once more – this time to take on the mighty Tanekaha Forest near Mangawhai. Our local trail scout tells us the tracks are mostly runnable, with a few tricky bits and a decent dose of hills thrown in for good measure.
Distances:

An 8.5km loop

A longer loop (exact distance TBD) for those wanting a bigger challenge

Details:

📍 Meeting Point: Tanekaha Walking Track, 302B King Road, Mangawhai 0573

🕘 Run Start: 9:00am

☕ Post-Run: Coffee and food afterwards – as always!

Bring your trail shoes, a good attitude, and maybe a sense of adventure. See you out there!

End of the Month Away Run
2025-11-30 09:00 - 22:30 | Waipu Cove, Waipū Coastal Walkway, Waipu, Northland, 0582, New Zealand
🏃‍♀️ Waipu Coastal Walkway Run – November Meetup 🏃‍♂️
This month, we’re heading to the beautiful Waipu Coastal Walkway, starting from Waipu Cove.It’s a stunning coastal run from Waipu Cove through to Langs Beach, returning along the same path.
The full out-and-back route is 5 km, with a small section of rock hopping across the “pancake rocks.”For those keen to go a bit further, there’s also the option to continue on the Cove to Waipu Trail.
🕘 Start Time: 9:00 AM☕ Coffee after: The Cove Café
Come along for a scenic run, great company, and a well-earned coffee at the end!
This will be the last away run for the year. We’ll be returning after the summer break to some new trails in February.

Hatea Summer Solstice 2025
2025-12-14 06:00 - 21:00 | Tikipunga Sports Park, 48 Reed Street, Tikipunga, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
The Hatea Summer Solstice is back!
Join us for one of Hatea’s most loved events and celebrate the longest day with friends, fitness, and plenty of fun.
Choose your challenge: run a 6.7km, 5km or 3km lap on the hour, every hour from 6am to 8pm. No cutoffs, no pressure — just start each lap with the group on the hour. Want to skip an hour, take a breather, or sleep in and join later? Go for it. This day is all about community, conversation, and clocking up the kilometres together.
Bring your snacks, hydration, and good vibes as you push toward new personal distances.
🎟 Entry:

Free for Hatea members

$20 koha for non-members

Sign up is on the day.
Come for one lap or stay for the whole day — the Summer Solstice is whatever you make it. See you at sunrise!

Summer Grand Prix Series Race #1
2026-02-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Tikipunga Sports Park, 48 Reed Street, Tikipunga, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
Hatea’s most popular summer series is back.
Come along and run or race the the 1st of the Grand Prix 5K Series for the year. This will be a 5 week series with points accumulated per week and trophies at the end of the series awarded to the highest scores. Be here at the 1st race to learn how to score bonus points too.
Free for Hatea members.
5$ Koha for non members, or $20 for the 5 week series.
Race start time: 6:00pm
Registration from 5:30pm

Summer Grand Prix Series Race #2
2026-02-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Tikipunga Sports Park, 48 Reed Street, Tikipunga, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
Race 2 of the Summer Grand Prix Series
Come along and run or race the 2nd event of the Grand Prix 5K Series for the year. This is a 5 week series with points accumulated per week and trophies at the end of the series awarded to the highest scores.
Free for Hatea members.
5$ Koha for non members
Race start time: 6:00pm
Registration from 5:30pm

February away run
2026-02-22 08:30 - 09:30 | Pukenui Forest
After a break for the summer holidays the Last Sunday of the Month Hatea away run is back.
This February we are meeting at the Pukenui Forest for a fun loop of the forest.
Join us for a social 8km trail run that is all about views and vibes.
Starting from the car park at the end of Amalin drive at 8:30am

Summer Grand Prix Series Race #3
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Tikipunga Sports Park, 48 Reed Street, Tikipunga, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
Race 3 of the Summer Grand Prix Series
Come along and run or race the 3rd event of the Grand Prix 5K Series for the year. This is a 5 week series with points accumulated per week and trophies at the end of the series awarded to the highest scores.
Free for Hatea members.
5$ Koha for non members
Race start time: 6:00pm
Registration from 5:30pm

Summer Grand Prix Series Race #4
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Tikipunga Sports Park, 48 Reed Street, Tikipunga, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
Race 4 of the Summer Grand Prix Series
Come along and run or race the 4th event of the Grand Prix 5K Series for the year. This is a 5 week series with points accumulated per week and trophies at the end of the series awarded to the highest scores.
Free for Hatea members.
5$ Koha for non members
Race start time: 6:00pm
Registration from 5:30pm

Summer Grand Prix Series Race #5
2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Tikipunga Sports Park, 48 Reed Street, Tikipunga, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
Race 5 of the Summer Grand Prix Series
Come along and run or race the 5th and final event of the Grand Prix 5K Series for the year. This is a 5 week series with points accumulated per week and trophies at the end of the series awarded to the highest scores.
Free for Hatea members.
5$ Koha for non members
Race start time: 6:00pm
Registration from 5:30pm

April Away Run - Tangihua Forest
2026-04-26 08:00 - 23:00 | Tangihua Forest, Omana Road,, Omana, Northland, 0193, New Zealand
Join us for Aprils away run in the Tangihua Forest.
There will be a “long loop” option and a “short loop” option available.
The trails are tough and technical so bring good trail shoes.
Start time will be 8am

May's Away Run - Whananaki Coastal Trail
2026-05-31 08:00 - 11:00 | Sandy Bay, 1315 Matapouri Road, Northland, 0173, New Zealand
May sees the return of an all time favourite away run. The Whananaki Coastal Trail.
If you haven’t runt this trail before it’s a stunning coastal run with some nice trails underfoot and some gentle rolling hills.
This is an out and back run. With the option to turn at the Cpt Bougainville Memorial which is an appx 10km run. Or continuing all the way through to the Whananaki township. This is around a 20km out and back.
Come along and enjoy running with us on this great trail.
Start Time: 8am
From: The Sandy Bay carpark
Coffee after at the Black Stump in Glenbervie.

Hatea Run Winter Night Series #1
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Waimahanga Track, Waimahanga Road, Onerahi, Whangarei, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
The Hatea Winter Night Series returns once again.
This year there will be 5 trail night runs as part of the series. Ranging from 4.4-5km and each week will be in a unique location.
First up! Week one will begin from the Waimahunga trail entrance, and run along the Waimahunga track for 2.5km before turning and returning along the same path.
Register on the night from 5:30pm, race starts at 6:00pm
Come along and try your hand at some night trail running in a fun new way.
Free for Hatea Run members.
$5 koha for non members.

Hatea Run Winter Night Series #2
2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Mair Park, Rurumoki Street, Regent, Whangārei, Northland, 0112, New Zealand
Week 2 of the Hatea Winter Trail Series.
Week 2 brings us to the Hatea river trail from Mair park. This is a double out and back along the Hatea river trail after first crossing the bridge from the Mair park side. You’ll turn right and head to the south end of the trail before turning back and heading to the north end of the trail and then back to the bridge and up to the start/finish line.
5:30pm Registration
6:00pm Race Start
Free for Hatea Run members.
$5 koha for non members.
Bring your headlight and some high vis gear and havew some fun on the night time trails.

Away Run - June
2026-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Wairakau Stream Trail, 20-10 Wairakau Road, Totara North, Northland, New Zealand
Dukes Nose.
This month we travel North for a fun shorter out and back run along the Wairakau Steam trail and up onto Dukes Nose. This peak provides some outstanding views over the Whangaroa Harbor. It’s a mix of single trail and forestry trail with a few stream crossings and a little rock scramble and climbing to get up to the top of the rock. Trail shoes absolutely recommended for this one.
Date: 28th June 2026
Start Time: 9:00am
Location: Trail Head begins from the end of Wairakau Road.
Distance: Approximately 12km total.

Hatea Run Winter Night Series #3
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Abbey Caves car park, Whareora 0175, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
Week 3 of the Hatea Winter Trail Series.
Week 3 brings us to the eastern side trails of the Parihaka reserve. Beginning from the Abbey Caves car park, runners will take the link trail downhill to the forestry ridge road where they will turn left and head up the service road towards the Parihaka summit. Half way to the top runners will take a left hand turn along the forestry road to the turnaround point a retrace their tracks back to the start.
Location: 110 Wairau Road in Tikipunga
5:30pm Registration
6:00pm Race Start
Free for Hatea Run members.
$5 koha for non members.
Bring your headlight, a good pair of trail shoe and some high vis gear to have some fun on the night time trails.

Hatea Run Winter Night Series #4
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Totara Parklands, 110 Wairau Drive, Whangarei, Northland, 0112, New Zealand
Week 4 of the Hatea Winter Trail Series.
Week 4 brings us to the Totara parklands trails in Tikipunga. This is a lovely flatter trail that runs along the edge of the Waitaua stream and is an out and back course after completing a smaller loop first.
5:30pm Registration
6:00pm Race Start
Free for Hatea Run members.
$5 koha for non members.
Bring your headlight, a good pair of trail shoe and some high vis gear to have some fun on the night time trails.

Hatea Run Winter Night Series #5
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Tikipunga Sports Park, 48 Reed Street, Tikipunga, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
Welcome to week 5 of the Winter Night Trail Series.
This is the 5th and final race in the series, we hope you’ve enjoyed the change that night trail racing brings.
This weeks run will be starting from the Tikipunga Sports Complex, and will follow the same route as the summer Grand Prix takes. For those who are not familiar with that route, it begins with a half lap of the football fields marked out by flags and then runs out and back along the trail that leads from the sports ground to vinegar hill road. This is an out and back route.
5:30pm Registration
6:00pm Race Start
Free for Hatea Run members.
$5 koha for non members.
Bring your headlight, a good pair of trail shoe and some high vis gear to have some fun on the night time trails.

Sunday Away Run - Waipu to Waipu Cove
2026-07-26 08:30 - 10:00 | Waipu, 2 Cove Road, Waipu, Northland, 0510, New Zealand
Join us on the last Sunday of the month as we embark on a relaxed social run where we explore some new trails a little further afield.
This Away Run will take us to the trail that runs from Waipu through to Waipu Cove. This presents us with a chance to run the recently completed section of trail, and makes the run from Waipu all the way into Waipu Cove a complete trail, no roads yay.
What to expect? Some gentle hills and gravel paths makes for an easier trail run.
This will be an out and back run. Totaling 16km.
We look forward to running with you.
Date: Sunday the 26th of July
Start Time: 8:30am
Start Location: Outside McLeod’s Pizza Barn, Waipu
Post run Coffees: Waipu Central

Northland Road Championships
2026-08-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Pohe Island, Pohe Island Road, Whangārei, Northland, 0112, New Zealand
Hatea Run on behalf of Northland Athletics is excited to welcome you to the Northland Road Championships hosted by Hatea Run.
This event is a highlight of our regional road running calendar and a fantastic opportunity for athletes of all ages to compete, challenge themselves, and enjoy the strong Northland running community.
The course will run around the footpaths of part of the loop and down riverside drive toward Onerahi.
Register Here

Walkers are warmly welcome, making this a great inclusive event for all abilities, whether you’re racing for a championship title or taking part for the experience.
With the NZ Road champs taking place August 29th, the Road Champs are perfectly timed as a key lead-in event for the upcoming relay season.
Event Registration Information
Everyone is welcome to enter and participate in the Athletics Northland Road Championships hosted by Hatea Run.
Athletes who are not affiliated with a Northland Athletics club are welcome to compete for a $10 entry fee. While non-affiliated athletes are eligible to place in the event and appear in the overall results, they are not eligible for Northland Championship titles or medals.
Northland club athletes are reminded to ensure their 2026/27 Athletics New Zealand membership is current to be eligible for championship titles, medals, and official championship results.
On offer is:
10km Run
10km Walk
5km Run
5km Walk
2.5km Kids
Take Note:
Championship medals awards to the below categories, aligning with Athletics New Zealand regulation:

Start and Finish from Pohe Island by the main Car Park, look for the Hatea Run tent and flags.
The course is a double out and back for the 10km and a single out and back for the 5km.
Register Here
