Kinisi Running

We’re Hiring!

We’re looking for a full time person to join us at Kinisi Running in Wānaka.

Kinisi Running is a little different to your average outdoor shop. We’re here because we genuinely love running and the community that comes with it. The people we meet, the conversations we have, the runs we share and the connections that happen on our couches are a huge part of what makes us who we are.

From someone buying their first pair of running shoes to someone training for their next ultra, we care about getting the right gear on the right person and making the whole experience welcoming. But we also want KR to feel like a place people come to because they know they’ll see a friendly face, have a good chat and feel part of something bigger.

We’re looking for someone who gets that.

Someone who loves running. Someone who enjoys talking to people and making them feel welcome. Someone who is curious, switched on and keen to learn. You don’t need to know everything about running shoes, but you do need to be interested in them, interested in people and willing to get stuck in.

The role is full time and based in our Wānaka store.

There’ll be plenty of shoes, gear, product knowledge and customer conversations, but also all the other things that come with running a small independent business. We’re a small team, so being reliable, proactive and happy to pitch in matters.

And yes, being able to talk running for an unreasonable amount of time is probably an advantage.

Sound like you?

Send your CV and a little bit about yourself to [email protected]. Or if you’re already in Wānaka pop into the shop!

Tell us why you think you’d be a good fit. We’d much rather hear from an actual person than read a perfectly polished cover letter.

Strava Segment September

It’s happening lovers of movement! In our previous ‘Between the Trails’ I have mentioned that we’re putting together a new challenge for you all and here it is.

Strava Segment September is here. Find it. Run it. Post it.

To sign up you’ll find the link in the comment section below!

*this is for Wanaka and surroundings only

*Rise and Shine Winter Edition*

If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to watch the sunrise from the top of Treble Cone, this is it.

TC Rise & Shine is back. Skin up under headlamps, catch first light on the mountain, then enjoy breakfast and prizes back at base. Whether you’re racing for a podium or simply there for the experience, it’s a pretty special way to start the day.

📅 9, 16 & 23 August
📍 Treble Cone

Find all the details at the link in the comments below.

We’ll see you out there! 🌅⛷️

Meet Luke Wilson — Kinisi Running crew member, Suunto ambassador, and all around local legend 👟🏔️

From UK football pitches, Canadian trails to point-to-point missions through the Southern Alps, Luke’s running journey is all about chasing adventure.

Next up on his radar? OCC UTMB in August💪🙌 We caught up with him at Kinisi to talk trail running advice, community, what competing gives him and why his Suunto Race 2 is with him on every mission.

Full story on the blog via link in bio 🔗

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Crisp mornings. Snow-covered peaks. Quiet trails.

Winter is one of the best times to get out on the trails, if you know how to prepare.

Join Hannah Wall and Luke Wilson at Kinisi Running for an introduction to winter trail running. They’ll share practical tips, gear advice, and lessons from their own experiences to help you enjoy the trails safely and confidently this winter.

📍 Kinisi Running
🗓 Monday 6 July
🕕 6:00pm

Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned trail runners looking to learn something new.

We can’t wait to see you all for an evening get together and a good chat.

Breaking news: KR staff are dressed for winter… someone just forgot to tell the mountains. ❄️😂

We’re all hanging out for some fresh snow (and checking the forecast every 12 minutes) but the good news is the legs don’t stop.

Whether it’s running the trails, building fitness for ski season, or simply chasing adventures outside, we’re here for it all.

Come see us for all things running, coffee and winter adventures 👋🏼

📍Kinisi Running

Cross Training

While we’re all patiently waiting for the snow to arrive you might as well get all your ducks in a row!

This is the third year of our joint venture with Snow Farm NZ and the Mary Lee with a huge success over the last two years.

Learn or perfect your cross country skiing abilities over four sessions. We’ll start with classic and then continue on to skating if that’s where you want to get to with the ultimate goal being participation in the Merino Muster.

Let’s get that ball rolling again! Sign up via the link in our bio or directly on the SnowFarm website to secure your spot.