Back in 1991 the Riwaka Hotel certainly wasn’t ‘a Pub with no Beer’! Hosts, Janet and Colin Pretty were amicable publicans, continually involved in and supporting their community. The birth of the Riwaka Hotel Half Marathon started and finished there,…
Wyatt Crockett isn’t a finished force on or off the rugby field yet, but pre 2020 Season his fitness regime moves up another level. He’s lacing up his trail shoes in April to run the Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake,…
Saturday’s 26th Abel Tasman Coastal Classic was dominated by Canterbury runners, especially the women’s field where they swept the Podium. Kirsten Wright , 2.54.16, doubled up on her last year’s victory finishing just over 2 minutes clear of Dana Paton…
The Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for its golden beaches, lush native forests, sculptured granite cliffs and marine life. However it’s world famous coast track is primo trail running territory and since 1994 the Abel Tasman Coastal Classic has…
Please head to the Dun Run page and check out this years results. Well done to all and thank you for your patience for me to get these uploaded. Click here for the Overall Results Click here for results by…
Take care on the track to Meretoto (Ship Cove) as there are works underway at the top of the saddle to build a new track. This isn't ready as yet, so stick to the main track and follow the signage…
For the 2019 Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake TrailRun! Entrant list has been updated over on the web page.
Discovered in 1843 by John Cotterell, it was previously known as Lake Rotu iti, then Lake Arthur until the present. Julius Von Haast observed in 1859 that “I’m sure that the time is not far distant when this spot will…
Since his early running days, Nelson’s Callum Wilkie has always had the Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake in his sights as one event to conquer. On Saturday he lined up with 363 others and at the end he was ahead…
