Going 100 for Trailblazer rangatahi

I entered a competition to win entry to Taupo 100km Ultra on the basis that I would raise funds for a worthy charity, and I WON!

My charity, none other than the wonderful PORIRUA TRAILBLAZERS of course!

Your donation is appreciated and will go a long way to providing opportunity to the Porirua rangatahi involved in our program. From new trail shoes, to kai after our training sessions, van hire to get to events, and other on-going costs.

Trailblazers is 100% volunteer run & 100% free for the children to participate.

Trailblazers is an inclusive running youth development program. We help build resilience to stress and develop social and emotional skills alongside improvement of physical fitness. Our program is for underserved and underrepresented youth, impacted by adverse experiences, neurodevelopmental delays/disorders, or experiencing behavioral challenges.

Trailblazers is a tribe where connection is strong and a sense of belonging a primary focus. Running, especially in nature, has a calming, regulating effect with social benefits and 'sideways chat' encouraging a more natural and relaxed communication.