“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” ~Robert Frost Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Matthew Frazier of No Meat Athlete. Why does the popularity of trail running in the United States surge [...]

Tuesday 9th March From near Waipu Cove to south of Mangawhai township, near the top end of Te Arai Beach – 33 km – 7.5 hours From the main road near Waipu Cove, the day started with a walk up a road into the Brynderwyn Hills. The road became a shingle vehicle track winding up [...]

Thursday 4th March – On to Whananaki – 30 km – 8 hours Now in the Whangarei section of Te Araroa. From the Russell Walkway through Mokau to Helena Bay, then some backroads to the start of what will soon be an officially complete Morepork – Onekainga Track. The first section was an old forest [...]