WILD AUCKLAND BRINGS OUT THE EXPLORER IN ALL OF US!
The Wild Auckland trails series is a series of trail run or walk events that aims to introduce people to regional parks around the Auckland region that they might not have visited before. Now is a great time to explore new trails while the Waitakere Ranges and other parks are closed due to Kauri Dieback.
Relying on their key value of “professionalism in jandals”, Lactic Turkey Events presents a series of events that are achievable, approachable, not overly—competitive (unless you want it to be), affordable and fun for all levels of fitness and experience.
From the Kids Dash (2-3km) to the Expedition (long course) 18-25km there is a distance option for everyone.
As part of the last event we offer a 50km Ultra distance along the famous Hillary Trail – effectively a half Hillary! From Huia to Piha with some extra bits 😀
So put on your adventurer shoes and join us to explore new areas, to stretch the legs and to treat the eyes to sweet views and scenery!
OBJECTIVES OF WILD AUCKLAND!
Fun, achievable, adventurous off-road runs – capturing the adventurer in all of us!
Family friendly – with courses for the whole family
Affordable
Getting people out of the city to experience the parks and enjoy their amazing views and scenery
Showcase and introduce people to some of the newer Auckland Regional Parks
Show people alternatives to the Waitakere Ranges trails, now they are closed due to Kauri Dieback
Introduce people to camping in these parks – free camping the night before
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CHOOSE YOUR COURSE
There’s something for everyone in our course options!
Why not get really motivated and book in the series of 4 events and secure an amazing discount! Four events for less than the price of three!
KIDS DASH
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2-3km
- WALK OR RUN
- A chance for the kids (under 14yrs) to have a go and experience the joy of running on trails in the wilderness.
- Introducing them gently, to enable them the skills and enjoyment levels to want more as they grow into fully fledged trail peeps.
- $30 Discounted Series Entry for all 4 events
- Start at 12 noon
TOUR
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7-10km
- WALK OR RUN
- A jaunt through the regional park, perfect for families, new trail runners or those out for a light day.
- Short and very sweet, leaving you with a smile and a sense of achievement.
- $20 – Juniors Under 18 and Senior citizens, students (must show student ID at Rego)
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$99 Discounted Series Entry for all 4 events
- Start at 10:30am
DISCOVERY
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12-15km
- WALK OR RUN
- Delve in deeper to the delight our city of trails has to offer.
- A quest for those a little more used to getting out and about in the trails.
- $25 – Juniors Under 18 and Senior citizens, students (must show student ID at Rego)
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$129 Discounted Series Entry for all 4 events
- Start at 10am
EXPEDITION
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18-25km
- RUN ONLY
- A sensory odyssey taking you through the best of the Auckland outdoors.
- The mighty Totara of our course choices, guaranteed to send your pride levels soaring.
- $35 – Juniors Under 18 and Senior citizens, students (must show student ID at Rego)
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$159 Discounted Series Entry for all 4 events
- Start at 9am
WILD AUCKLAND ULTRA (a half Hillary) – for the final event at Piha we offer a 50km Ultra course for $100 from Huia to Piha.
The series discounted price to include the Ultra for the last event instead of the Expedition course is $210.
Another event by Lactic Turkey Events
Lactic Turkey organises a variety of events throughout the year with the aim of getting people into the outdoors. Our events are aimed at people of all ages, fitness levels and skills. We want people to get out and give our adventures a go, relishing the buzz that comes with conquering the challenge.
Our professionally organised events inspire a real sense of self-belief in the participants when obstacles are overcome. The common profile of a Lactic Turkey competitor is a person that wants to get into the outdoors to experience life and conquer the physical and mental challenges that inevitably arise. We as event organisers are active in outdoor pursuits and enjoy exploring new places.
Lactic Turkey Events likes to give back to the communities who support our events. We have organised events that are fundraisers for local schools, The Graeme Dingle Foundation, KidsCan, the Auckland Zoo Orangutan programme and The Westy Trust amongst others
We also support youth into the outdoors by sponsoring youth events like the Hillary Challenge and Get2Go and organising for the Auckland Council a Secondary Schools Sustainability Adventure Race.
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