Newsletter 31st July 2025: Want a discount for your next event entry?

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If you’ve got your eye on a trail running event, remember to check the Wild Things events calendar so you don’t miss a VIP discount. We’re privileged to work with awesome event partners who offer exclusive discounts for our VIP members. Check out these recently listed events.

Hanmer Adventure Run – 10% discount

This new event looks gnarly - 2000m of elevation for the 55km run!

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Ultra Five-0 – 15% discount

A 100% runnable course, great for your first ultra.

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Motatapu – 10% discount

The classic returns with a 10% VIP discount.

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Trail Challenge Waihi – 10% discount

Tunnels, rivers and swing bridges! Check out the marathon course and shorter course on our Trail Directory.

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Legend of the Peaks – 15% discount and a Wild Challenge

Legend of the Peaks launches out the gate with a 15% VIP discount plus a new vert challenge that starts tomorrow.

Challenges are easy to join, just make sure you're a VIP and your Wild Things account is synced to Strava or Garmin and you’ll start earning points whenever your run matches the challenge criteria.

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👉 Join the challenge

GIVEAWAYS GALORE

We've already given away over $15,000 worth of draws and spot prizes this year, all generously provided by our epic partners. All of the above events have giveaways coming too – keep an eye on our socials and our updates page.

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NEW SHOP FLAVOURS

We’ve got the new Tailwind flavours in the Wild Things shop: Grape endurance fuel, and birthday party recovery mix. Discounts as always for VIP shoppers.

Remember, #itpaystobevip😎