Find your run.
Whatever you're running today, start here.
Group runs.
Each one offers something different. Pick the one that suits you, or come try them all. You might surprise yourself.
Monday Coffee Run
Monday mornings but make them good. Over Little Mt Iron, up Mt Iron and back down for a freshly brewed coffee. A good crew, a good run and coffee at the end. See you Monday.
- When
- Monday, 6.30am
- Start
- The shop
- After
- Fresh coffee
Run 4 Fun
A relaxed 4km loop with no minimum pace and no expectations. Perfect if you're just starting out, coming back from injury, or just want to be social. No special gear needed, just show up.
- When
- Thursday, 6.15pm
- Start
- The shop
- After
- B.Effect kombucha
Froyday
Get up there in your own time, then we all jog down together. That's it, really, just an excuse to get up there with good company.
- When
- Friday, 7am
- Meet
- The top of Roy's Peak
- Pace
- Your own on the way up
Sunday Long Run
The route changes every week and gets posted in our Strava group beforehand, along with meeting points if you'd rather join partway. We finish via the patisserie, so bring a vest to carry the goods.
- When
- Sunday, 8am
- Start
- The shop
- Distance
- 16 to 21km
- After
- Pastries and coffee at the shop
Fresh on the shelves.
Come sit for a while.
Free filter coffee, comfy couches and no rush to leave. Some of our best conversations happen right here.
Who we are
Two very different runners.
Kinisi Running opened its doors in 2024, because good gear should come with somewhere to belong, a community on and between the trails. Built by Ian, who's raced some of the South Island's toughest trail events, and Jane, who just gets out when she can. They made a space that welcomes everyone.
What are we up to?
Proud to back the events we love.
Official running store partner
Ultra Wānaka
Along the Mata-Au and our lakefront, with a distance for everyone. Find us out on course on race day.
Run leg sponsor
Challenge Wānaka
Challenge Wānaka is one of the best days on the local calendar, and we're proud to be the run leg's sponsor. It's a day the whole community shows up for, and that's exactly what fuels us.
Supporting sponsor, West Coast
Old Ghost Ultra
We're a supporting sponsor of the Old Ghost Ultra. It's a point-to-point route through stunning, remote West Coast bush, the kind of race that's as much about the country it crosses as the running itself.
Family community event
Sport Otago Wānaka Colour Run
We're excited to support this all-family community event again. This year the Wānaka run is on Friday 20 November 2026 at Eely Point Reserve. Arrive early for some fun entertainment before the 5pm run start.
Kinisi Running × Cardrona · Round 1 · Sat 9 Jan 2027