Help Me Honour Women Runners & Support Women's Safety

Hi, I’m Nicole Pendreigh, a 23-year-old runner from Hawke’s Bay. This year, I’m training for my first-ever marathon in Taupō on August 2nd—a challenge I was once told I’d never be able to do after a serious injury.

Running has become a source of strength and healing for me. But for many women, it’s also a source of fear. Tragically, 115 women around the world have been murdered while out running. They went for a run because they loved it—and never came home.

I will be dedicating my marathon to these women. I’ll be wearing a custom top with all 115 names, carrying their memory every step of the way.

I'm also raising funds for an incredible organisation:

💛 Shine NZ – Supporting people affected by domestic violence and working to make New Zealand safer for everyone.

How you can help:

Donate – Every dollar goes toward supporting women’s safety through Shine NZ.

Share – Spread this message far and wide to help create awareness.

Support – Stand behind tools and causes that empower and protect women, like

🟡 GetHomeSafe, a NZ-made personal safety app for solo runners and workers

🟡 Go Guarded NZ, offering self-defence tools designed specifically for women.

This run is about more than just crossing the finish line. It’s about honoring the lives of women lost and working toward a future where every woman can run freely and safely.

Thank you so much for your support. 💛