Early Bird Run Crew – Hobsonville

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗖

The Early Bird Run Crew was born from a passion to improve mental and physical health. As a community-led movement, we strive to be welcoming, positive and empowering. We want to unite local communities across New Zealand to be happier and healthier. Come run with us!

Route map

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 & 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻?

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁/𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵:

Bus stop at the crossroads between Hobsonville Point Road and De Havilland, other side of the road from Hobsonville Point Medical Centre.

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲(𝘀):

Monday to Friday, 6am & 6.30am (see daily posts for details)

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?

We meet at the bus stop (see above), and run the Hobsonville 5K loop or another local route.

You don’t need to come along every time. The idea is that whenever you do decide to run, you know there’ll be others there doing the same. Before we run we take a group photo so that absent Crew members know what they’re missing! Everyone sets off together, but people run at their own pace – how you feel on the day determines your gas pedal. Invariably, that means splitting into similarly-paced groups and chatting while we run, but no worries if you prefer to go solo!

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴?

No.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲

The ethos behind the crews is that they are more social than competitive, so don’t be put off if you’re new to running. That said, if you’re a keen runner looking to improve, you’ll find like-minded people to share training tips with and help push you on.

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱

The mental health benefits of running and human connection are undeniable, that’s why we’re proud to support the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. This connection is very light touch – people don’t show up to be counselled… although there’s no better therapy than a run and a chat! You can learn more about our Pink Shirt Day and Mental Health Awareness Week events in support of MHFNZ on our website.