Early Bird Run Crew – Wellington

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰 🖤💕 The EBRC is a community-run running crew, run by its crew members, for its crew members. It was born from a passion to improve mental and physical health. As a community movement, we strive to be welcoming, positive and empowering. We want to unite communities across New Zealand to be happier and healthier. Come run with us!

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭:

Queens Wharf

𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6.30am (see posts for route details)

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:

We meet at the start point and run approx. 5km.

We take a group photo so that other members in the group can see what they’re missing. Everyone sets off together, and 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 and catch up at the end.

𝐍𝐨-𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝:

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.

𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠?

No.

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.