About Us

We are a community of trail runners who are committed to providing a supportive environment where you can develop your running skills, build enduring friendships and enjoy the simple pleasure of running with others every week. Live To Run is open to runners of all levels who want to belong to a dynamic, fun and supportive trail running community.

Our History

From late 2016 until March 2020, the Kathmandu Salomon Run Club ran in Christchurch on a Thursday evening. With the beginning of the Covid lockdowns and the end of the Kathmandu Salomon sponsorship, a group of friends banded together to ensure the spirit of Thursday night trail running was not lost.

Routes Available

During summer months we’re also at Victoria Park. During the winter we get out and around and explore various routes across the city such as Bowenvale Valley, Bottle Lake Forest, Mt Pleasant, Hansens Park and a few more. Keep an eye on our Latest Posts or our Socials for weekly winter locations.

Groups

We have two main groups that run each week: The Cruiser Group – this is a shorter, easier route and is ideal for beginners or those after an easier run. The Adventure Group – a slightly longer run, tackling more technical terrain. During the summer months, when we have larger numbers, we often add a third group: The Cruiser Plus Group – this sits somewhere between the Cruiser and Adventure groups, offering a moderate pace and terrain.

Cost

All our Thursday sessions are completely FREE and open to everyone. From time to time, we also offer special sessions like track workouts or longer Sunday runs, these may have a small cost to help cover extra expenses.