Run Pōneke
Nourishing, supporting & growing the WLG running community
Nourishing
Supporting
& Growing
the Wellington running community
our vision
Run Pōneke is the vision of a small group of dedicated Wellington runners. We aim to be the one stop shop/hub for all things running related from Ponekle and beyond. Join us to show your support and help make our vision into a reality.
OUR KAUPAPA
We are not for profit. We want to help nurture the health and wellbeing of people through being inclusive, accessible, and engaging with the wider community through the gift of running.
OUR GOAL
To channel all the positive tikanga of our collective efforts to uplift anyone in need, be it through expanding their horizons of what is possible, or contributing to a worthy community initiative.
Wellington Runs
on Running
Despite the wind and the hills, Wellingtonians love running. Here are some impressive numbers from ActiveNZ that show exactly how much we love running.
41%
Have been for a run in the last 12 months
17%
Have been for a run in the last 7 days
35%
Want to try running in the next 12 months
10,000+
Take part in Round The Bays every year
It doesn’t matter where you run, how often you run, how far you run, or what your PB is.
Opening Spring 2024!
Run Pōneke is for all runners.
This welcoming community space is open to all. Come one, come all, come run!
Run Pōneke
Run Pōneke gives the runners of Wellington a hub to come together. Located on Clyde Quay Wharf, we are right at the beginning of some of the city’s most iconic running routes!
join nowour mission
Run
together
What's in the hub?
01
Changing and storage
At last, a place to get changed & store your stuff when you go for a run! Free and paid permanent secure storage options, changing facilities, toilets and showers. We even have room for secure bike storage!
02
Food & Beverage
Healthy food options to fuel runners. Along with Raglan Roast Coffee cans we will have a selection of healthy snacks and hydration options for before, during and after your run. We will feature a self service breakfast smoothie bar where members can wizz up a range of delicious healthy smoothies anytime.
03
Event and Coach Directory
A space and directory for coaches and personal trainers to meet with their clients. All wellington events and run groups are listed in our directory and calendar.
04
Event space
For race pack pick up, gear checks, event briefings, club meetings, seminars, presentations and running events.
05
Retail
The hub offers the best in road and trail running gear selected by runners, for runners. Our brands include, Lily Trotters Compression Socks | Orange Mud Hydration Packs | Fractel Headwear | T8 Running Gear | Earshots | Luna Sandals | Xero Shoes | Pickle Juice | Squirrel's Nut Butter and Tailwind Nutrition and more. We are also stockists of Skinnies | Goodr | EnduroBeet | Crafty Weka Bar | CurraNZ and Justine's Cookies.
06
Recovery services
Run Pōneke Members have access to our wellness facility, Sauna and Salt. Featuring 3 private infrared sauna, ice baths, sports and relaxation massage, private hot yoga pods, compression gear and more. Powered by Sports Recovery Aotearoa, this lush green space is tailored to meet the needs of runners from beginners to ultra athletes.
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ARE YOU READY TO RUN PŌNEKE?
Run Pōneke is the perfect place for professionals who want to work with runners of all levels.
Turnkey solution
Run Pōneke handles the bookings – you turn up ready to go. Your space is ready to use with everything you need for your clients.
Flexible
Rent the space by the hour, by the day, or organise a longer- term lease.
Your target market
If you want to work with runners and athletes – we’ve got them! Advertise to Run Pōneke members and the wider running community.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE HUB?
Sometimes, what happens at the hub stays at the hub. But on any given day at Run Pōneke, you might see some or all of these happening:
- Someone pops in to drop their gear in a locker before going on a run
- Friends catch up for a post-run wellness smoothie or keto bowl.
- Runners assemble at the start line for a waterfront race event.
- An osteopath helps a runner get back on the road after an injury.
- A newbie runner comes to find the perfect running pack.
- People gather for a trail running movie night.
- An athlete pops in to collect her race pack for the big event!
Get in touch
run@runponeke.nz
Unit 4, Clyde Quay Wharf
