Saturday, November 21, 2026
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A 12 kilometre off road run or walk through the trails around Mt Climie, finishing back at the same picnic area it starts from. The route rolls through some nice hills and shares its start and finish area with the longer 25 kilometre course.
Starts and finishes at the Tunnel Gully Upper Picnic Area
Trails around Mt Climie with some nice hills
Shared start and finish base with the 25K course
Part of The WAI Run Fest weekend
Start / Finish
Tunnel Gully Upper Picnic Area, Mt Climie, Upper Hutt
Tunnel Gully Upper Picnic Area, Mt Climie, Upper Hutt
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Getting There
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What to bring
First Aid Kit including strapping tape and/or bandage (50K/100K)
Emergency bag/blanket (50K/100K)
Seam-sealed windproof/waterproof jacket (25K/50K/100K)
Thermal long sleeved top (50K/100K)
Gloves (50K/100K)
Warm hat/THIR (25K/50K/100K)
Race vest/pack with bladder/bottles (25K/50K/100K)
Water at least 1L capacity; no cups at aid stations (50K/100K; bring own vessel for 12K/25K)
Food/nutrition (50K/100K)
Compass (50K/100K)
Topo maps on mobile device (50K/100K)
Whistle (50K/100K)
Fully charged mobile device with emergency contacts including race officials (50K/100K)
Hi Viz Vest for the morning road leg to Bucks Campsite (50K/100K)
Head torch with spare batteries (100K; headlight for 25K)
Trail shoes (25K compulsory; essential for 12K)
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Other questions
Both the start and the finish are at the Tunnel Gully Upper Picnic Area on Mt Climie in Upper Hutt. The 25 kilometre course uses the same picnic area as its base.
The WAI Run Fest is a multi distance trail festival held in the hills above Upper Hutt. The 12K Scenic Flight Fun Run is one of its shorter events and shares the day with longer options such as the 25K Quad Extender.
Yes. The event is listed as a run and walk, so walkers are welcome on the 12K course.
Course maps and detailed descriptions are published on the official WAI Run Fest website at wuu2k.co.nz. This listing only summarises the route.
Yes. The 25K Quad Extender Run is held on the same date and uses the same start and finish picnic area, so expect a busy base area and shared facilities.
Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Saturday, November 21, 2026
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