2025 Race Briefing Packs

WELCOME TO THE WUU2K AND OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR!

The Wellington Urban Ultra Marathon (WUU2K) is a trail running event that takes place in Wellington, New Zealand. The WUU2K offers three categories for participants: a 21km half trail marathon, a 45km trail marathon, and a 65km ultra trail marathon. Join us for an unforgettable trail running experience!

The WUU 10th anniversary special will be taking place in 2025! You do NOT want to miss this one!

The WUU2K also runs the WAI2K Trail events based in the Wairarapa, and Greater Wellington Regions trail network. The WAI2K categories include a 12k fun run, a 25km, a 50k Ultra and a 100k Ultra with over 4k of vert. Nice.

WUU2K Volunteers Register here

WAI2K Volunteers Register here

ABOUT THE WUU2K

The WUU2K is an annual trail running event that attracts runners from all over the world. Our goal is to provide a challenging and rewarding trail running experience while showcasing the natural beauty of Wellington. Our team of experienced organizers and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that each participant has a safe and enjoyable race.

If you want to explore the best trails in Wellington in one go sign up for this event. Super supporters along the way and views to die for 😍

ka tangi te titi, ka tangi te kaka, ka tangi hoki ahau
Tihei mauri ora!
E nga hau e wha, e nga iwi e tau mai nei, haere mai, nau mai,
whakatau mai ki te WUU/WAI!

Community Spirit, trail love and support for all those who appreciate the outdoors.

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Our Events

Saturday 12th July 2025

The WUU2K

10-year anniversary special for 2025!

Saturday November 22nd 2025

The WAI2K

Hear from our Runners

A stunning chance to see some great views from all round the city, even catching the South Island when clear. Mixture of terrain to keep things interesting and a great day out. Well organised, great support from the volunteers and something for everyone from mid distance to long distance.

Jamie Calder (WUU2K)

Follow #theWUU2K and #wairunfest Moments, and event updates

"I was blown away by the beauty of the trails and the friendliness of the other runners. The WUU2K is more than just a race, it's a community. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!"

Massive thanks to Nick and Max at the @wellington.velodrome for allowing us to use the facilities for our WUU2K base HQ.

It is a great space, and we look forward to seeing all of you finish around that final lap!

All you bikers, get along and check it out!

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Hey there, WUU crew!

Remember to bring a can or non-perishable along to rego day for the @wellingtoncitymission

@wiltheshort will be on collection duties, so go and give him a high 5!

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WUU2K race week is upon us! Have you got your comp gear sorted, Tailwind bagged up, and are you all farking PUMPED!!

You have until Thursday midday at the VERY LATEST to enter. Get in there and come join the party.

The weather will do what it does but Saturday race day is all go at this stage.

Let's do this! WUU HUUUUU!

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Seeing as we've done the WUU2K BABY music video for 2025, I thought, WAI not do a WAI2K song as well.

https://youtu.be/UTsbA-4eZNk?si=GBWbxbzV6lvhUwF8

Some will love it, others may not, but for those that do, this one's for you!

WAI...2k is the way!

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Just saying...

Www.wairunfest.co.nz

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Rocking the new 2025 WUU gears.

WUU2K BABY!

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WAI2K earlybird entries finish up at the end of June, so get signed up before then for a slightly cheaper entry fee.

Come and explore the stunning Greater Wellington regions trail network in November, and celebrate the WAI2K with some like-minded runners.

We keep entry numbers low to ensure you all get to experience the trails the way they should be experienced. Peaceful, tranquil, while striving to make it to the finish line.

Www.wairunfest.co.nz

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WUU2K 2025 race packs are live. They have been emailed to all runners and are also available to view on the WUU home page.

Not running the WUU, or had to pull out for whatever reason, please feel free to volunteer! Hit the volunteers register button on the WUU home page and sign on up!

Www.wuu2k.co.nz

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It's awesome to see that through the WUU with support from @realgrassrootz, some charities are getting some love. Thanks to those raising funds as you train, and also the many donating for a cause.

We have @realgrassrootz integrated into @eventplusplatform, so it makes it super easy to register and get fundraising.

There's still time to register and raise some funds, or simply enter the WAI2K and kick it off there.

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I ran the WUU2K BABY, all God damn day!

Runners, if you want your name on your race bib, get entered by this coming Sunday, or it's Sharpie- time for you.

I'll try and get the 2025 briefing document out today or tomorrow. Read it for all you need to know about race weekend, and help eliminate any silly questions you need to ask me.

Make sure you check spam folders by Friday, and even add thewuu2k@gmail.com to your faves.

Much love ❤️

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#wairunfest
#asicsnz
#shoeclinic_nz #curranz #floatwellnz #craftywekabar #lifeinmotionrunclub #wellingtonnz #wellingtoncitycouncil #myupperhutt #findyourwildnz #creeperssocks #lilytrotters_nz_aus #skinnies_co #orangemud #waitoabeer #zeenyaclothing ##compressport #trailrunning #athleticsnz #zerotwenty2sportsco #tailwindnutritionnz

WAI2K earlybird entries close by July 1st, so if you're after a slightly cheaper entry, get in there!

Frith track is waiting for you...

Www.wairunfest.co.nz

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We at the WUU are stoked to hear that our buddies @zeenyaclothing will be joining us for the WUU and WAI events for 2025.

Yes, they'll be at WUU race rego with their fine clothing, and we'll snag some gears for our prize pool also.

Make sure you check em out and buy some of their extra funky cool shit!

Welcome back, @zeenyaclothing

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In celebrating Matariki, and in turn celebrating 10 years of the WUU2K, we're doing something a little special. Remembrance, celebrating the present, and looking ahead.

Tomorrow, Sunday the 22nd, we'll be releasing 10 x entries into any category priced at only $10.

These are for those who may be struggling financially but just really want to come and run the WUU2K.

The code is TENFORTEN and will only be active for 10 minutes from 10 am until 10:10 am. No transfers and must only be used for WUU 2025.

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We're still on the hunt for volunteers for the WUU2K for 2025! Come and join us for our anniversary special, and help support the event and our runners!

Head to www.wuu2k.co.nz, and on the home page, there are nice buttons to click to register as a volunteer in either the WUU2K and/or the WAI2K too easy!

Hope to see you all there!

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WUU2K online rack pack briefing notes will be up by this time next week.

We'll email all registered runners the link, plus share it via socials. There will also be a PDF DL option. This is where you'll find all about what to expect for race weekend.

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@tailwindnutritionnz will be back with their fine white powder for the WUU2K 2025. Thanks once again to Mark and Fibi @zerotwenty2sportsco

All aid stations will have Mandarin (non-caffeinated) to help keep you going strong over race day. We'll also have some at race finish for after.

Much love to @tailwindnutritionnz and @zerotwenty2sportsco, and make sure you hit them up this weekend for their massive Matariki sale!

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Eve at @lifeinmotionrunclub
Has a workshop coming your way, so check the following for info about what's happening.

It’s covering off nutrition, technique, and mindset, so great for all runners.

Get amongst! And get your tickets sorted!

www.lifeinmotion.co.nz

#lifeinmotionrunclub

WUU2K Trucker caps are back baby! Rocking it with yellow back and trim.

Order via eventplus or pick one up race weekend.

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Once again, we're welcoming @athleticsnz back to celebrate their athletes at the WAI2K 2025.

After some consideration, we've decided to adjust the entry fees for Athletics NZ members and absorb the (minimal) fees for hosting. This makes it slightly cheaper for AthNZ members to enter.

We're doing this to help make it more of an incentive to come and enjoy the WAI2K for what it is - a unique blend of trails, with a grassroots atmosphere, run by a professional organising crew.

The earlybird is open until the end of June (or the first 20 in each cat)

Www.wuu2k.co.nz or www.wairunfest.co.nz

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In association with @wormsrun and with the help of @wiltheshort, we at the WUU are kindly asking all runners to bring a can/non-perishable item along to race rego day.

Neil will be there collecting these goods for the @wellingtoncitymission

The Worm crew have been running their 'can can' runs for a while now, so we're rolling along with it for the WUU2K this year. Every little bit helps!

Thanks again to @wiltheshort and @wormsrun

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Thanks to our buddies at @shoeclinic_nz in collaboration with @asicsnz, we have 6 x $300 vouchers for our 1st place runners this year.

Don't worry, all you slow runners. We also have plenty of spot prizes for you on the day!

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Run fast at the WUU2K this year, and you just might snag one of these beauties!

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Current WUU2K stats for you. Roughly 50 spots left in the 45k and the 21k and 65k not far behind.

The WAI2K opens soon also, with earlybird for the first 20 in each cat (or until end of June)

Solid stats for our 10th anniversary edition, so we at the WUU appreciate your ongoing support. Runners, sponsors, core crew, and volunteers. You all make it happen! Much ❤️

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This year's WUU2K painting has now been beautifully framed and ready to auction.

Those of you coming to rego day will have the chance to bid, and this is how you do it:
● Wipe the current bid and bib number off the whiteboard
● Add your new bid (obviously higher than the last bid) and your bib number.
● Winning bid will be the highest on the day and will be notified by Monday after race weekend.
● Bids will be open until the end of Sunday for any late bidders.
● All proceeds from the auction are going to @mhfnz

We also have 20 x numbered and signed prints that will be on sale at rego day only.

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#wairunfest #tailwindnutritionnz #zerotwenty2sportsco #lilytrotters_nz_aus #skinnies_co #orangemud #thirheadwear #asicsnz #compressport #trailrunning #athleticsnz #shoeclinic_nz #curranz #floatwellnz #craftywekabar #lifeinmotionrunclub #wellingtonnz #wellingtoncitycouncil #myupperhutt #findyourwildnz #tararuas #creeperssocks #waitoabeer

It's coming up to Winter in the CBD, and that means a couple of things:

👉 late fees kick in for the WUU2K
👉 WAI2K entries open!

We have 100 places ONLY into each category of the WAI2K, so you may wanna get in quick.

The WUU2K is going great guns as well, with a stunning looking field of amazing runners.

Www.wuu2k.co.nz or www.wairunfest.co.nz

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The WUU2K BABY!

https://youtu.be/sRsbAg8HD6w?si=-JhE7V-1DmniNbc1

Check out the new WUU theme song for 2025. Some of you may like it, others probably not. Whatever! Enjoy!

Check link above or search WUU2K baby on YouTube

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It's always nice when the annual WUU2K race T-shirts arrive. These are flying out of the store with the Women's Black Medium already sold out.

I'm digging the yellow, though, for sure!

Get ordering if you don't want to miss out!

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Back in the day with a fine young lass on the mic. Top of Mt Vic race finish in year 1. Heaps easier nowadays.

Numbers are creeping up, and not long until June 1st when the late fee kicks in.

Looking forward to race day catch ups with @margosouthgate once again for our anniversary.

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In sticking with tradition and the theme for 2025, we'll be setting up an auction for the WAI2K this year.

The auction will be for this piece, the first climb of the WAI2K 50k and 100k course, heading up Frith track, looking back over the Wairarapa basin.

A3 size, watercolor on canvas, framed in black wood. It will be signed by the RD and dated for 2025. ALL funds raised from the auction will go to @mhfnz

20 x numbered prints will also be available for sale at the WAI2K race rego.

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This year's WUU2K painting will be set up as an auction with ALL proceeds raised from the sale going to the @mhfnz

This piece is a watercolor on canvas, framed in black wood, and signed by the WUU Race Director (myself), who also painted it.

Bidding will start at $1000NZD, with a goal of $5000, and an online auction will be set up OR we will run an auction over race weekend. This is a one-of-a- kind artwork and is of the first pivotal climb in the WUU2K event - Mt Kaukau.

We've got 20 x numbered prints done also, and these will be for sale on WUU2K rego day only. First in, first served. Money raised from these will also go to @mhfnz

Much love ❤️

#thewuu2k
#WAI2K
#wairunfest #tailwindnutritionnz #zerotwenty2sportsco #lilytrotters_nz_aus #skinnies_co #orangemud #thirheadwear #asicsnz #compressport #trailrunning #athleticsnz #shoeclinic_nz #curranz #floatwellnz #craftywekabar #lifeinmotionrunclub #wellingtonnz #wellingtoncitycouncil #myupperhutt #findyourwildnz #tararuas #creeperssocks #waitoabeer #mhfnz

WUU painting is complete!

My take on Mt Kaukau, so I hope you all enjoy it. I'll try and frame it up before race day and will look at auctioning it off for charity.

There are only a few WUU paintings out there, so this could be your year to snag one!

Signed by WUU RD and dated for our 10th anniversary year.

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WUU2K runners 2025, please note that we'll be sticking to the main trail around Mt Alfread, as opposed to last year.

It'll be marked for you on race day and just a small update to make life easier for you in the later stages of the race.

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From June 1st, the WUU2K entry fees go up slightly. No rush, just saying.

Www.wuu2k.co.nz

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Get your clean undies ready, people! The mighty WAI2K is kicking off for earlybird entries on June 1st at 9am.

Www.wairunfest.co.nz or www.wuu2k.co.nz

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You can never have enough Neck warmers, so we've added a new yellow version to the WUU stock for 2025.

These are limited edition and are available via the merch tab on eventplus or at WUU race rego day.

As the Wu-tang say, Protect ya neck!

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I've finally made a start on this year's WUU2K painting. I stress that it is in no way complete, but the initial layers are on.

This year, I may auction it and donate any money raised to a charity as we've done previously. Any thoughts, do let us know!

Hoping you can all recognise the location!

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Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away...

@begbienz1978 rocking it at last year's WAI2K.

Entries open June 01 0900

Www.wairunfest.co.nz or www.wuu2k.co.nz

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@floatwellnz have your backs (and bodies) for the WUU2K 2025.

Not only have they already given all WUU runners some amazing discounts, but have also donated 6 x vouchers to their amazing relax hub in central Wellington!

I highly recommend heading along for a treatment, especially as you up those K's!

Sponsor ❤️

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The mighty WAI2K opens for 2025 on June 1st at 0900 hours.

From very humble beginnings in 2020, where we had the WAINOT and the WAI-TRI events, which were still good fun, until we refined it into the magic it is now!

The WAI2K is now split ibto the 12.5km, 25km, 50km, and 100km events. All of these categories take runners around some of Wellingtons' best trails, including the stunning Wairarapa hills.

Wanna come and have a taste!? Enter from June 1st!

Www.wairunfest.co.nz or www.wuu2k.co.nz

The 100km category is the @athleticsnz long course championship race again for 2025.

We also keep this event to a maximum of 100 runners per category to respect the trails and grassroots atmosphere.

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WUU2K Trucker caps are coming back at ya for 2025! I've been working on colours, and we're doing a yellow back with yellow trim on black.

These will be added to the online store in the next week or so for pre-orders and will also be available to purchase race weekend. Mint!

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@creeperssocks are coming back in support of the WUU2K and WAI2K for 2025. Massive thanks to Shaun @creeperssocks for being so generous with the prize pool donations!

We have a whole Lotta socks to give to some lucky runners, plus $50 vouchers for placed runners. Bloody beautiful!

Shaun is hoping to be there at race rego, and is also hoping to run with you all on race day.

Sponsor ❤️

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We're changing up our medals this year, so you'll have to wait until you cross the finish line at the WUU 2025 to see what's in store.

Too easy!

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2 months since entries opened for the WUU2K 2025, and we're just over half way for the 45k, close behind for the 65k, and coming in at 3rd place is the 21k.

Pretty similar path to this time last year, and usually the 21k overtakes by June. We have a 250 cap in each category for 2025.

Www.wuu2k.co.nz

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#wairunfest
#tailwindnutrition #zerotwenty2sportsco #wellingtonnz #wellingtoncitycouncil #findyourwildnz #shoeclinic_nz #asicsnz #fractelrunning #squirrels_nut_butter #craftywekabar #curranz #creeperssocks #curranzsport #orangemud #skinnies_co #myupperhutt #lifeinmotionrunclub #athleticsnz #lilytrotters_nz_aus #floatwellnz

Winner, winner, WUU-brew dinner!

Congratulations to our winners, Dave, Jason, Emily, Daniel, and Anna! You've all won a 21k WUU2K entry for 2025! Wooooop!

You've been emailed your code.

Hmmm, we still have 5 entries from the comp. As such, we'll do this. Get to WAITOA in April, snap a selfie while there (with a WUU brew), and tag @thewuu2k and @waitoabeer in your insta post for another chance to win an entry. Will be a first in first served (dad joke right there) basis.

Thanks again to team @waitoabeer

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@floatwellnz are back again in support of the WUU2K 2025. Located in the same building as @originmanualtherapy, you can rock up for a massage AND a float for a total body relax!

Sam @floatwellnz will be donating some vouchers for the prize pool this year and is also offering 30% off float therapy and contrast therapy. (Infrared sauna and ice bath)

All those currently entered will be emailed the code shortly, and those yet to enter will receive the code in their email confirmation.

Thanks for the support, @floatwellnz

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@kiwionthepole is back once again for the WUU2K for 2025! Pawel and his @originmanualtherapy team have massaged at the WUU2K before, so will be back this year to help celebrate our 10th anniversary edition.

If you need a massage after the WUU2K, they'll be set up and good to go at race HQ at the Velodrome finish area.

Thanks for coming along and supporting our event and the runners!

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Make sure you head along to @waitoabeer before 1st of April for a WUU brew and enter our 21k competition.

Winners will be drawn in the first week of April.

The WUU brew will be on tap until race weekend, and for the race day party.

Thanks again to the @waitoabeer crew!

#thewuu2k #wairunfest #waitoabeer #wellingtonnz #wellingtoncitycouncil

@creeperssocks are back on in support of the WUU2K and WAI2K for 2025.

We'll be getting some sockies for your footsies for the prize pool, and you also have a discount code to use when you enter our events.

Thanks to Shaun @creeperssocks for the support!

#thewuu2k #trailrunning #wairunfest #wai2k #creeperssocks

WUU2K is happening in July, you beautiful people!

Joining us for the party once again is the famous @tailwindnutritionnz
And @zerotwenty2sportsco crew, headed by the stunning Fibi and her partner in crime (fashion crime at times) Mark 'WUU' Drew.

When entering, make sure to hit them up and buy some of their cool shit using your WUU discount codes. Support local!

Www.wuu2k.co.nz

#trailrunning #thewuu2k #wairunfest #lilytrotters_nz_aus #zerotwenty2sportsco #tailwindnutrition #tailwindnutritionnz #fractelrunning ##woolaid #craftywekabar #curranz #orangemud #skinnies_co #squirrels_nut_butter

The stunning trails of the WAI2K, which will be once again open for entries on June 1st at 9am

Supporting Mental health with our focus on purple in memory of those we've lost, and those still struggling.

The WAI2K will be host to @athleticsnz once again for their 100km long course champs, it's gonna be a good one!

Hope to see you all there in November 2025!

#thewuu2k #wairunfest #wai2k #tailwindnutritionnz #floatwellnz #zerotwenty2sportsco #asicsnz #shoeclinic_nz #skinnies_co #orangemud #thirheadwear #compressport #t8run #waitoabeer #findyourwildnz #wellingtonnz #wellingtoncitycouncil #myupperhutt #zerotwenty2sportsco #lilytrotters_nz_aus #lifeinmotionrunclub #athleticsnz #creeperssocks

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