Waitārere Forest Run

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What an epic weekend!

🏃‍♂️ Running the Waitārere Forest Run this weekend?

Bring in your race bib or show us your registration and enjoy 10% off all activities at Off The Loop this weekend!

Whether you’re looking to cool off after the race on Sunday or want some pre-race fun on Saturday, we’ve got you covered. We are just down the road so come hang out, unwind, and make the most of your race weekend — we’d love to see you
Waitārere Forest Run

A rose between 2 thorns.

Don't want to speak too soon but if you are looking for the perfect weather window.... is going to put a show on for us Sunday. Get your crew together, bring the sunshine and celebrate with us.

We’re looking for a few more legends to help us marshal the trails on Saturday, 28 (for set up) and Sunday 29 March at the Waitārere Forest Run! 🌲

If you love the outdoors, cheering on epic athletes, and free snacks - we need you!

Ready to help? Click the link below to grab one of the last few spots:

barefootsport.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=108921

⏰ Name on Bibs – Last Chance!

Today is your last day to enter if you’d like your name printed on your race bib.
Entries close for named bibs tomorrow at 9am.

After that, you’re still welcome to enter — bibs will just be printed without names.

⏳ Deadline: Tomorrow, 9am
📍 Waitārere Forest | 29 March

Enter now: waitarereforestrun.co.nz

⏱️ 2 Weeks To Go – Volunteers Needed

With just over 2 weeks to go until Waitārere, we’re still looking for a few more volunteers to join the crew.

Volunteers are a huge part of what makes Waitārere special, from keeping athletes safe on course to creating that unbeatable event-day atmosphere on the trails.

If you’ve got a few hours to spare and want to be part of an epic day outdoors, we’d love your help.

👉 Register via Volunteer Local: barefootsport.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=108921

🏷️ Name on Bibs – Deadline Approaching

Want your name printed on your race bib?
Make sure you’re entered by Monday 16th March at 9am to have your name included.

After that time, we’ll still take entries — but bibs will be printed without names.

⏰ Deadline: Monday 16 March, 9am

waitarereforestrun.co.nz

Do you want to be a part of the Waitārere Forest Run 2026?

We are now recruiting volunteers to our epic team of helpers for roles including marshals, aid stations, registration and pack in/down crew 😁

Sign up today on Volunteer Local ⬇

barefootsport.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=108921

🏅 NEW FOR 2026 🏅

This year, the Soul Etch team will be on site on event day offering personalised medal engraving so you can have your finish time etched on the back of your medal! What better way to celebrate your achievement in style?!

Enter today: waitarereforestrun.co.nz