Barefoot XTRAIL Series hold a five-event season
We rotate through venues to keep things interesting and guarantee you the best running experience in the Wellington region.
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West WindSunday - 30th MarchMeridian Wind FarmWe are absolutely stoked to be able to bring you a unique piece of running in New Zealand, maybe even the world. The great folks at Meridian have allowed us access to over 25km of trails up amongst one of the most advanced wind farms in the world. -
The Orongorongo'sSunday - 18th MayRemutaka Forest ParkThis DOC area is absolutely pristine, with incredible native bush tracks and fantastic ridgeline views back across Wellington harbour. -
Towai TraverseSunday - 8th JuneWainuiomata Trail ParkBarefoot XTRAIL's newest addition takes us to the incredible Wainuomata Mountain Bike park for our first day run based here. Surrounded in lush bush, high peaks and stunning views you will enjoy fantastic running underfoot through some of Wellington’s best bush. -
Starlight MakaraSaturday - 21st JuneMakara Peak MTB ParkThere’s nothing quite like trail running in the dark! Makara Peak has a fantastic network of trails with great under foot conditions and high quality trails making it an ideal location for Barefoot XTRAIL night running. -
Awesome AkatarawasSunday - 6th JulyWhareroa Farm - KapitiThis course provides a diverse mix of MTB tracks, horse trails, open field running and bush, and gives you magnificent views out over the sea towards Kapiti Island.
Our other venues
Coming next year.
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The Woolshed RunBelmont Regional ParkA classic Barefoot XTRAIL course with a great old Woolshed by the Venue HQ. The courses take you through pine and native forest, plus a fair amount of open well formed tracks. It’s a solid run, with a bit of climbing, but worthwhile for the views. -
Red RocksOwhiro Bay Visitor CentreSo you thought you knew our Coastlines? Get up close and personal with Cook Straight. From the spectacular ridge top views to the rugged Coastal Track this is a day you will not forget. -
McKerrows RevengeWainuiomataMcKerrow’s Revenge shows you how close Wellington is to tracks you never knew existed. You can run on high-quality trails with mix of bush, river valley and open areas or add in a solid climb up to the very best native bush. -
Mad MakaraMakara Peak MTB ParkFind out why Makara Mountain Bike park is the jewel in Wellington’s inner city crown - runners only, just for one day! These tracks are all open and well formed, with a little climbing at the start. -
Starlight Run - WainuiWainui Trail ParkImagine picking your way through bush-clad trails with hundreds of other bobbing head torches, all under a starlit sky.
