Kaitiakitanga Trail Running Camp

A trail running camp held in a dual World Heritage area!

4 days of running amongst active and extinct volcanoes, diverse ecosystems and some spectacular landscapes.

The afternoons will be spent learning about the intrinsic connection between athletes and the environment and equipping yourself with the knowledge and tools to undertake kaitiakitanga (environmental stewardship) and climate action.

Check-in is at 1 PM, Friday 18 April, Saturday and Sunday are full days, and Monday morning’s short sessions are followed by check-out at 10 AM.

The proposed itinerary includes 4 runs/walks, a yoga/mobility session, 3 workshops including a Climate Fresk, a marae visit and team dinners.

We have booked a house that sleeps between 7 and 11 persons depending on configuration (singles/couples).

The current attendance cost covers immediate expenses only and is based on 7 persons. This number will increase/decrease depending on final attendee numbers.

Two lunches and snacks for all 4 days are included.

Dinners will likely be takeaways ordered from local establishments such as Italian, Indian and Thai.

The runs are not a smash-fest. The longest runs will be approximately 4 hours and if required we will split the group into 2 depending on distance/difficulty/ability.

We have several run routes at the ready varying in distance and difficulty, but the actual tracks run will be determined at the camp based on weather and attendees. Walkers will be accommodated.

This camp is also couples/family-friendly, so we will provide some activity options for your accompanied members to do and the camp sessions they can join in on, including meals.

Your camp director is Ben Eitelberg, an environmentalist, an accredited endurance sports coach and a plant-powered trail ultramarathon runner.