The WAI2K - WAI Running Festival

31/05/2026

The WAI2K is now OPEN for 2026!

https://www.wuu2k.co.nz/wai2k-events

27/04/2026

Catch up with old mate and running legend today for an easy paced Chimney track loop. We were even matching with WUU2K gears and .run shorts

Hitting Frith and Pylon for a little WAI2K taste of those mighty fine trails.

WAI2K entries open June 1st and we even have a NEW 100k team relay category to get you even more keen!

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22/04/2026

Unfortunately there are extensive forestry works taking place this year at Tunnel Gully.

We will still be able to use Bee line and most of Gost Rock,but Taniwha is pretty much out. This will mean our 12k and 25 events will be using the lower MB trails with a little less vert overall. Full course update yet TBC.

The 50k and 100k will be fine as Goat rock track should be good to go.
More info will be coming as we discuss with the forestry crew.

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14/04/2026

WAI2K remix for 2026!

Entries opening June 1st at 9am

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28/03/2026

WAI2K this year there will be forestry works in progress. I have already had a discussion with them and will work to ensure we can still run the event without any major changes. There may be some slight detours in place, and we will keep you all updated later in the year as to what these will be (if any)

Works will be carried out only during the week (no weekends), and seeing as we have got time up our sleeves, we will work with the forestry teams to do their best to keep the trails clear for race weekend.

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📢Attention all trail users📢

As many of you will be aware, the Tunnel Gully Bike Trails run through a working pine forest. We have had confirmation that several blocks of pines are set to be logged by Forest360 from 1 September 2026. Details are as follows:

Which pines?

All of the pine trees between Station Drive and Goat Rock Road. This is the forest on your right if you are heading north towards the incline.

So 1 September is D-Day?

Yes - at this stage, although keep an eye on this page for any updates. Forest360 will also be doing some site preparation in April (road maintenance and vegetation trimming), but the park will remain open for this.

Will the park still be open?

Yes - after hours. Forest360 have advised that the approximate hours of operation will be 5am to 5pm on weekdays. During this time the trails will be closed for recreation. They may also be closed additionally if required - e.g. in high wind events. This logging does not affect the park outside the area between Station Drive and Goat Rock Road - feel free to ride up Mount Climie as much as you want!

What does this mean for the trails?

The trails in the forest above Station Drive/off Goat Rock Road will be closed while the logging takes place. Realistically, they will also be affected by the dozens of trees dropped all over them. However, this is also an opportunity to create a whole new series of trails (and/or reinstatement), once the logging has finished.

The affected trails above Station Drive/off Goat Rock Road are:
Taniwha
Bees to Bridge
Bee Line
Beeswitched
2 Bee Line
250 East climb + descent

What else should I know?

First up, the trails on the lower side of Station Drive will still be operating (outside of logging hours). We also have the Flow-K loop on the Kaitoke side, which is unaffected. Trail digs will continue to run - there are plenty of trails that still need looking after 🪏.

We will provide further information as it comes to hand. Keep an eye on the page - and feel free to shoot us a message if you have any queries 🙂.

Cheers and happy trails,

Graham @ TGBT

11/02/2026

Pinnacle ridge loop today with Marise. Love the Tararuas


run

27/11/2025

Results have been uploaded to UTMB for those interested.

21/11/2025

6am start for the 50 & 100km WAI2K 2025 fields was mint - going to be a cracking day!.

21/11/2025

50km/100km startline vibes

21/11/2025

WAI2K 2025 Rego for the 50km and 100km runners is underway!

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who give up their time and energy this weekend to do all the things to make it a special (and safe) one for the runners out there - we couldn’t do it without you!!

Runners, we know you’ll give them a holler and a smile (or a grimace approximating a smile 😂) tomorrow when you see them out there 👍🏻 Good luck everyone for a fantastic day on the trails 💚