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RUNATHON

Running to Fund an Ambulance

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

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Running

Do some exercise, run some laps, and support a great cause!

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Live Music

Enjoy listening to the next upcoming artists from Wellington!

Carnival

Treat your kids (or yourself) to some fun in our carnival

- games for all ages.

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Food

There will be food available all day - with food trucks coming from 6pm!

Friday 13th March

Runathon 2026 T-shirt

Runathon 2026 T-shirt

$1,500,000+

Over the past 25+ years, The Runathon has raised over $1,500,000 for local and international charities.

ONE. HUNDRED. KILOMETRES.

In 2026, the Runathon ran the equivalent of 3x the length of New Zealand.

This was lead by our GOAT runners and @tom_pescini , who’s gone above and beyond for an amazing cause. Through rain, sweat, and sun, he made it through 100km.

Huge effort, Congratulations!

ONE. HUNDRED. KILOMETRES.

In 2026, the Runathon ran the equivalent of 3x the length of New Zealand.

This was lead by our GOAT runners and @tom_pescini , who’s gone above and beyond for an amazing cause. Through rain, sweat, and sun, he made it through 100km.

Huge effort, Congratulations!

RUNATHON IS IN FULL SWING!

We are all here, just waiting on YOU 🫵

See you here, 15 Dufferin St, 4PM

#runathon #wellingtonfreeambulance #community #fundraiser #wellington

RUNATHON IS IN FULL SWING!

We are all here, just waiting on YOU 🫵

See you here, 15 Dufferin St, 4PM

#runathon #wellingtonfreeambulance #community #fundraiser #wellington

COME DOWN TO THE RUNATHON!

Join us for an afternoon full of running, live music, and food - as Wellington College looks to become the first school to fundraise for an ambulance!

Come to Wellington College between 4-8pm on Friday the 13th of March. All money raised goes directly to Wellington Free Ambulance.

COME DOWN TO THE RUNATHON!

Join us for an afternoon full of running, live music, and food - as Wellington College looks to become the first school to fundraise for an ambulance!

Come to Wellington College between 4-8pm on Friday the 13th of March. All money raised goes directly to Wellington Free Ambulance.

Introducing the team lists for tomorrow's Wellington College Staff vs Students Football! ⚽️🖤💛

Introducing the team lists for tomorrow's Wellington College Staff vs Students Football! ⚽️🖤💛

Awesome to see some of the Runathon billboards up around Wellington ahead of Runathon 2026!

🎨📸 @fmmcreative

Awesome to see some of the Runathon billboards up around Wellington ahead of Runathon 2026!

🎨📸 @fmmcreative

HYPE WEEK IS HERE‼️

Make sure to get down to as many Hype Week Events as you can, all leading up to THE BIG ONE.

Runathon this Friday‼️

HYPE WEEK IS HERE‼️

Make sure to get down to as many Hype Week Events as you can, all leading up to THE BIG ONE.

Runathon this Friday‼️

This might be our best video yet.
Hours of filming, editing, and effort went into this one.
Here’s the trailer - full video Monday. 🎬🔥

This might be our best video yet.
Hours of filming, editing, and effort went into this one.
Here’s the trailer - full video Monday. 🎬🔥

The first Runathon giveaway has arrived!
Be into win gift packages of premium sports nutrition products, all thanks to @eatfullerfood

Details to come 👀

The first Runathon giveaway has arrived!
Be into win gift packages of premium sports nutrition products, all thanks to @eatfullerfood

Details to come 👀

Introducing the 2026 Runathon T-Shirt!

Inspired by retro, psychedelic festival t-shirts, this year’s design fuses vibrant colour, iconic school motifs, and proud support for @wellington_free , the incredible service we’re running for in 2026.

It also marks the debut of our goat mascot, a tribute to the Runathon ‘GOATs’ who clock up hundreds of laps each year, raising thousands of dollars along the way.

Buy yours now with an early bird discount through the link in bio, or keep an eye out for lunchtime pop-up stores during Hype Week.

Designed by Year 13 Student Finn Marshall - @fmmcreative

Introducing the 2026 Runathon T-Shirt!

Inspired by retro, psychedelic festival t-shirts, this year’s design fuses vibrant colour, iconic school motifs, and proud support for @wellington_free , the incredible service we’re running for in 2026.

It also marks the debut of our goat mascot, a tribute to the Runathon ‘GOATs’ who clock up hundreds of laps each year, raising thousands of dollars along the way.

Buy yours now with an early bird discount through the link in bio, or keep an eye out for lunchtime pop-up stores during Hype Week.

Designed by Year 13 Student Finn Marshall - @fmmcreative

Runathon video BTS 📸

Stay tuned for the full video 😎

Runathon video BTS 📸

Stay tuned for the full video 😎

Proud to announce our 2026 Runathon Charity - Wellington Free Ambulance!

Proud to announce our 2026 Runathon Charity - Wellington Free Ambulance!

Are you feeling the love? Buy a rose for a special someone this Valentine’s Day. Here’s a video put together by the Runathon team showing you all the schools you can share the love with.

Roses to be delivered Friday February 13th!

Buy your roses now!!! 🌹🖤💛

Link in bio!

#sharethelove❤️ #valentinesday❤️ #roses

Are you feeling the love? Buy a rose for a special someone this Valentine’s Day. Here’s a video put together by the Runathon team showing you all the schools you can share the love with.

Roses to be delivered Friday February 13th!

Buy your roses now!!! 🌹🖤💛

Link in bio!

#sharethelove❤️ #valentinesday❤️ #roses

$130,000 for those in need! All thanks to you!

But that’s not the end… in 2026 we are aiming just as high.

Follow @wc.runathon and stay tuned ⏳

#runathon #charity #nz #newzealand

$130,000 for those in need! All thanks to you!

But that’s not the end… in 2026 we are aiming just as high.

Follow @wc.runathon and stay tuned ⏳

#runathon #charity #nz #newzealand

What a year 2025 has been.

With everyone’s support along the way we are proud to announce a record amount of money raised by a student fundraising campaign in NZ! $130,260.20!!

After many highs and lows the boys put in an absolute shift. We are so grateful to everyone that got involved in the 2025 Runathon from teachers to student helpers to sister schools and primary schools to the boys putting the mahi in and running. We want to give a big shoutout to all the sponsors and businesses that supported us this year, we really couldn’t have done it without you!

This money will go to our 5 charities who do amazing work! We are really grateful for all the hard work they put into our communities and are more than proud to be apart of it! Thank you @bgi_poneke @wgtnrapecrisis @mhfnz @kidscannz @worldvisionnz !

Keep an eye out for what the 2026 Super Six has in store for you, it’s looking to be another amazing year!

2025 Super Six signing off 🫡

What a year 2025 has been.

With everyone’s support along the way we are proud to announce a record amount of money raised by a student fundraising campaign in NZ! $130,260.20!!

After many highs and lows the boys put in an absolute shift. We are so grateful to everyone that got involved in the 2025 Runathon from teachers to student helpers to sister schools and primary schools to the boys putting the mahi in and running. We want to give a big shoutout to all the sponsors and businesses that supported us this year, we really couldn’t have done it without you!

This money will go to our 5 charities who do amazing work! We are really grateful for all the hard work they put into our communities and are more than proud to be apart of it! Thank you @bgi_poneke @wgtnrapecrisis @mhfnz @kidscannz @worldvisionnz !

Keep an eye out for what the 2026 Super Six has in store for you, it’s looking to be another amazing year!

2025 Super Six signing off 🫡

💛 These are the 5 incredible charities we’re supporting for the 2025 Runathon! Every dollar raised goes directly to these causes.

🙏 Donate & make a difference:
🔗 therunathon.com
📌 Link in bio!

💛 These are the 5 incredible charities we’re supporting for the 2025 Runathon! Every dollar raised goes directly to these causes.

🙏 Donate & make a difference:
🔗 therunathon.com
📌 Link in bio!

Runathon is this Friday and we’ve got a incredible day lined up for you.

📅 EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:00 – 8:30 AM – 🌅 Early Bird Running | 🌭 Free Sausage Sizzle | 💵 Commerce Cash Presale

11:15 AM – 1:30 PM – 🏃‍♂️ Laps | 🎯 Carnival Games | 🎶 Live Music | 🍩 Food Stalls | 💦 Water Slide!

3:15 – 8:00 PM – 🎧 DJ | 🍦 Food Trucks | 🌭 Sausage Sizzle | ⚽ Meet the Phoenix Men’s Team (4 PM!) |💦 Water Slide! |🎶 Live Music | and more…

Buy merch and donate at therunathon.com. Merch will be available for purchase in person on Friday!

Compete and donate on the runathon app: app.therunathon.com

Runathon is this Friday and we’ve got a incredible day lined up for you.

📅 EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:00 – 8:30 AM – 🌅 Early Bird Running | 🌭 Free Sausage Sizzle | 💵 Commerce Cash Presale

11:15 AM – 1:30 PM – 🏃‍♂️ Laps | 🎯 Carnival Games | 🎶 Live Music | 🍩 Food Stalls | 💦 Water Slide!

3:15 – 8:00 PM – 🎧 DJ | 🍦 Food Trucks | 🌭 Sausage Sizzle | ⚽ Meet the Phoenix Men’s Team (4 PM!) |💦 Water Slide! |🎶 Live Music | and more…

Buy merch and donate at therunathon.com. Merch will be available for purchase in person on Friday!

Compete and donate on the runathon app: app.therunathon.com

Sponsorship banners are up 🤝
Go check them out at the back gate next to the SH1 tunnel.

Thanks again to our amazing top level sponsors:

Platinum sponsor:
@moanaroad

GOAT Level:
@arobakearostreet
@waterfordsecurity
@ballentynes_fashion_central
@duluxnz
@swpcommercial
Hockly Plumbers
Digital Transformation
Quest Hotel

Sprinter Level:
@three_trees_landscaping_ltd

#wcrunathon

Sponsorship banners are up 🤝
Go check them out at the back gate next to the SH1 tunnel.

Thanks again to our amazing top level sponsors:

Platinum sponsor:
@moanaroad

GOAT Level:
@arobakearostreet
@waterfordsecurity
@ballentynes_fashion_central
@duluxnz
@swpcommercial
Hockly Plumbers
Digital Transformation
Quest Hotel

Sprinter Level:
@three_trees_landscaping_ltd

#wcrunathon

🎬 Filming on location…

2025 Runathon Video Incoming! ⏳🔥

🎬 Filming on location…

2025 Runathon Video Incoming! ⏳🔥

Introducing the 2025 SuperSix 🤝

Connell Squires, Jesse Rumball-Smith, Theo Garratt, Harvey Walker, Thomas Beaglehole-Smith, Gethyn Healy

Looking forward to a good year, see you there 🫡
#runathon

Introducing the 2025 SuperSix 🤝

Connell Squires, Jesse Rumball-Smith, Theo Garratt, Harvey Walker, Thomas Beaglehole-Smith, Gethyn Healy

Looking forward to a good year, see you there 🫡
#runathon

🌹💕 The RoseAthon is here! 💕🌹

Send a rose to someone special at nearly any school in Wellington and make their Valentine’s extra sweet! 💌✨

💖 Prices:
🌹 1 for $4
🌹 2 for $7
🌹 3 for $10

📍 Order on the 4th, 5th, and 7th during morning tea & lunch outside the AGC!

🎁 Roses can be delivered to any of these schools:

💘 Wellington East Girls’ College
💘 Wellington Girls’ College
💘 Saint Margaret’s College
💘 Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
💘 St Catherine’s College
💘 Queen Margaret College
💘 Wellington High School
💘 Wellington College
💘 Rongotai College
💘 St Patrick’s College
💘 Scots College
💘 Onslow College
💘 St Bernard’s College

🌹💕 The RoseAthon is here! 💕🌹

Send a rose to someone special at nearly any school in Wellington and make their Valentine’s extra sweet! 💌✨

💖 Prices:
🌹 1 for $4
🌹 2 for $7
🌹 3 for $10

📍 Order on the 4th, 5th, and 7th during morning tea & lunch outside the AGC!

🎁 Roses can be delivered to any of these schools:

💘 Wellington East Girls’ College
💘 Wellington Girls’ College
💘 Saint Margaret’s College
💘 Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
💘 St Catherine’s College
💘 Queen Margaret College
💘 Wellington High School
💘 Wellington College
💘 Rongotai College
💘 St Patrick’s College
💘 Scots College
💘 Onslow College
💘 St Bernard’s College

Signing off for this year's Runathon efforts. 2024 has been a year of records with most raised from the Valentine's Rose Exchange and total student donations. Through merch and book sales, laps in the rain, the senior ball, and every other event in the year, 2024 was a blast. A special thanks to @moanaroad and all of our other sponsors for helping us raise a massive $70,122.80 for @worldvisionnz, @bgi_poneke, @dcm_wellington, @kaiboshnz, and @wgtnrapecrisis. We look forward to seeing what the 2025 Super Six get up to; they'll make themselves known soon. Ngā mihi

- Super Six 2024

Signing off for this year's Runathon efforts. 2024 has been a year of records with most raised from the Valentine's Rose Exchange and total student donations. Through merch and book sales, laps in the rain, the senior ball, and every other event in the year, 2024 was a blast. A special thanks to @moanaroad and all of our other sponsors for helping us raise a massive $70,122.80 for @worldvisionnz, @bgi_poneke, @dcm_wellington, @kaiboshnz, and @wgtnrapecrisis. We look forward to seeing what the 2025 Super Six get up to; they'll make themselves known soon. Ngā mihi

- Super Six 2024

Thank you so much to all of our sponsors. Your support allows us to continue the fundraising we do for our amazing charities

Thank you so much to all of our sponsors. Your support allows us to continue the fundraising we do for our amazing charities

And that’s a wrap. The 2024 Runathon is over…

Thank you all so much for coming down and getting involved making this such an amazing event.

Thank you to all of the teachers and students that made this event possible.
(A lot more photos to come 🤫🤫)

That’s all from us.
Till next year…

And that’s a wrap. The 2024 Runathon is over…

Thank you all so much for coming down and getting involved making this such an amazing event.

Thank you to all of the teachers and students that made this event possible.
(A lot more photos to come 🤫🤫)

That’s all from us.
Till next year…

COMMUNITY EVENING TONIGHT
Kia ora koutou,
Our Runathon community evening is tonight and all are welcome from 5:30pm onwards! Due to weather the concert will be INSIDE the AGC (main hall) and will begin at 5:30pm. We'll have a photobooth, a Mr Whippy's truck and some more great kai on offer. Come down to support our awesome charities and have a great time!

COMMUNITY EVENING TONIGHT
Kia ora koutou,
Our Runathon community evening is tonight and all are welcome from 5:30pm onwards! Due to weather the concert will be INSIDE the AGC (main hall) and will begin at 5:30pm. We'll have a photobooth, a Mr Whippy's truck and some more great kai on offer. Come down to support our awesome charities and have a great time!

Defensive Reinforcements:
With some impressive statistically based recruitment, teacher team coach Ms Vreeburg has secured the signature of stalwart centreback Mr Hawke. Bring on tomorrow's match.

Defensive Reinforcements:
With some impressive statistically based recruitment, teacher team coach Ms Vreeburg has secured the signature of stalwart centreback Mr Hawke. Bring on tomorrow's match.

Our platinum sponsor @moanaroad dropping off some banners and exciting spot prizes to give away during Runathon. Stay tuned.

Our platinum sponsor @moanaroad dropping off some banners and exciting spot prizes to give away during Runathon. Stay tuned.

Big News:
With some world class signings secured, the student team is starting to shape up for Staff vs Students football on the turf during Thursday lunchtime. See you there.

Big News:
With some world class signings secured, the student team is starting to shape up for Staff vs Students football on the turf during Thursday lunchtime. See you there.

Get up to the Girvan Library Tuesday lunchtime for the first of our Staff v Student face offs. Our all-star staff team will be debating against three plucky year 13s. Who will come out victorious?

Get up to the Girvan Library Tuesday lunchtime for the first of our Staff v Student face offs. Our all-star staff team will be debating against three plucky year 13s. Who will come out victorious?

Come and support the boys at all of the Hype Week events

Come and support the boys at all of the Hype Week events

Whether you want to raise $200 or run 50 laps, we want to know your personal challenge for Runathon 2024

Whether you want to raise $200 or run 50 laps, we want to know your personal challenge for Runathon 2024

Runathon prep is fully under way. Buy your roses all next week

Runathon prep is fully under way. Buy your roses all next week

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the 2023 Runathon! All proceeds go to our five amazing charities @kaiboshnz @mhfnz @worldvisionnz @wgtnrapecrisis @dcm_wellington

Special thanks to all our sponsors, teachers, St Marks, Wellesley, girls schools @qmcstudents @wgcteamteal @eastagram2023 and lastly wc boys 🤩

Swipe left to check out the 2024 Super Six. Good luck lads 🖐️☝️

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the 2023 Runathon! All proceeds go to our five amazing charities @kaiboshnz @mhfnz @worldvisionnz @wgtnrapecrisis @dcm_wellington

Special thanks to all our sponsors, teachers, St Marks, Wellesley, girls schools @qmcstudents @wgcteamteal @eastagram2023 and lastly wc boys 🤩

Swipe left to check out the 2024 Super Six. Good luck lads 🖐️☝️

As the Runathon 2023 comes to an end, we would like to thank all of our sponsors who made the Runathon and other Super Six fundraising events possible! 🙏🙌🙏

Be on the look out for our official total and announcement of 2024 Super Six in the coming days!

As the Runathon 2023 comes to an end, we would like to thank all of our sponsors who made the Runathon and other Super Six fundraising events possible! 🙏🙌🙏

Be on the look out for our official total and announcement of 2024 Super Six in the coming days!

Year 9 dance is tonight!!

Get your tickets through the sporty link in your emails or via the QR code now. All ticket proceeds contribute to the Runathon.

See you all tonight 💯💯💯

Year 9 dance is tonight!!

Get your tickets through the sporty link in your emails or via the QR code now. All ticket proceeds contribute to the Runathon.

See you all tonight 💯💯💯

Pink Shirt Day shirts on sale now - $10 💕💗💖💞💞

Pink Shirt Day is approaching this Friday and it’s time for you to support Anti-Bullying by purchasing one of our shirts. Buy now outside the AGC (outside the library when it’s raining).

Pink Shirt Day shirts on sale now - $10 💕💗💖💞💞

Pink Shirt Day is approaching this Friday and it’s time for you to support Anti-Bullying by purchasing one of our shirts. Buy now outside the AGC (outside the library when it’s raining).

Huge thank you to everyone that participated in the 2023 Runathon. Thanks to all our girls schools who turned up Friday afternoon and all our house captains and musical performers!

Special thanks to Roy and Vishwaa for making this video 🙌

Huge thank you to everyone that participated in the 2023 Runathon. Thanks to all our girls schools who turned up Friday afternoon and all our house captains and musical performers!

Special thanks to Roy and Vishwaa for making this video 🙌

OFFICIAL RUNATHON VIDEO 2023

T-MINUS one more sleep. Be there or be square.

*full video check the story in our bio*

OFFICIAL RUNATHON VIDEO 2023

T-MINUS one more sleep. Be there or be square.

*full video check the story in our bio*

Today wraps up our final hype event before the big day tomorrow! The teachers took it out with 2-1 win with goals from Mr Hann and Mr V.

REMEMBER 6AM FIRST LAP 🔛🔛🔛

Today wraps up our final hype event before the big day tomorrow! The teachers took it out with 2-1 win with goals from Mr Hann and Mr V.

REMEMBER 6AM FIRST LAP 🔛🔛🔛

Get down to the turf this lunchtime to see some of the boys take on our best baller teachers. Can confirm Brexit tackles only! ⚽️

Get down to the turf this lunchtime to see some of the boys take on our best baller teachers. Can confirm Brexit tackles only! ⚽️

2 days to go till 2023 Runathon 🙌

Our to second to last hype event kicks off today in the library with our staff vs student debate. Make sure you buy your Runathon t-shirt today and go into the draw to win some @moanaroad sunnies 🕶️🌞😎

2 days to go till 2023 Runathon 🙌

Our to second to last hype event kicks off today in the library with our staff vs student debate. Make sure you buy your Runathon t-shirt today and go into the draw to win some @moanaroad sunnies 🕶️🌞😎

3 more days till the Runathon!

Make sure you get down to the sports centre this lunchtime to see our house captains and prefects take on our best baller teachers 🏀⛹️‍♀️😆

3 more days till the Runathon!

Make sure you get down to the sports centre this lunchtime to see our house captains and prefects take on our best baller teachers 🏀⛹️‍♀️😆

Runathon is this week!

Marking the start of Runathon week, we have our first hype event, the Runathon Quiz! Make sure you get down to the library this Monday lunchtime and participate to earn yourself some house points or even free @hellpizza vouchers for those are on the winning team. No need to sign up, just pull up in teams of three.

See you there.

Runathon is this week!

Marking the start of Runathon week, we have our first hype event, the Runathon Quiz! Make sure you get down to the library this Monday lunchtime and participate to earn yourself some house points or even free @hellpizza vouchers for those are on the winning team. No need to sign up, just pull up in teams of three.

See you there.

2023 Houses and their charities.

With the introduction of houses at @wellingtoncollegenz in 2023, we decided that each house will have a charity associated with them this year! Swipe left to check out which charity will be on your t-shirt🤘🤩🥶❄️

2023 Houses and their charities.

With the introduction of houses at @wellingtoncollegenz in 2023, we decided that each house will have a charity associated with them this year! Swipe left to check out which charity will be on your t-shirt🤘🤩🥶❄️

🎉RUNATHON DATE ANNOUNCEMENT🎉

Runathon will be held throughout March 24th and 25th. This Runathon is going to bigger and better than ever with us celebrating the Runathon’s 25th anniversary. Our goal this year is to raise $130,000 and this is only possible through your help. Be part of history and buy a tee and hoodie (100% goes to our 🖐️ charities.)

Note: This is only a trailer - Runathon video coming soon…

🎉RUNATHON DATE ANNOUNCEMENT🎉

Runathon will be held throughout March 24th and 25th. This Runathon is going to bigger and better than ever with us celebrating the Runathon’s 25th anniversary. Our goal this year is to raise $130,000 and this is only possible through your help. Be part of history and buy a tee and hoodie (100% goes to our 🖐️ charities.)

Note: This is only a trailer - Runathon video coming soon…

Close loss from the house captains and Super Six. Congratulations @qmcstudents on a their win 9-10👏👏👏

Close loss from the house captains and Super Six. Congratulations @qmcstudents on a their win 9-10👏👏👏

Runathon T-shirts and hoodies out now! Get yours today, $25 tees and $40 hoodies. All proceeds go to our 5 charities: @dcm_wellington @kaiboshnz @wgtnrapecrisis @mhfnz @worldvisionnz !!
Sold in our link in bio or outside the
AGC every lunch. Special thanks to our sponsors and special thanks to @moanaroad for making these t-shirts and hoodies possible. More Runathon info to come…

Runathon T-shirts and hoodies out now! Get yours today, $25 tees and $40 hoodies. All proceeds go to our 5 charities: @dcm_wellington @kaiboshnz @wgtnrapecrisis @mhfnz @worldvisionnz !!
Sold in our link in bio or outside the
AGC every lunch. Special thanks to our sponsors and special thanks to @moanaroad for making these t-shirts and hoodies possible. More Runathon info to come…

Got a special someone? Looking to make a move? Want to spread some love? Come down to the AGC or Canteen at lunch to buy a rose for Valentine’s Day! Roses are $5 for 1, $8 for 2 and $10 for 3. All proceeds go to the Runathon and supported charities. 🌹🌹💛🖤

Got a special someone? Looking to make a move? Want to spread some love? Come down to the AGC or Canteen at lunch to buy a rose for Valentine’s Day! Roses are $5 for 1, $8 for 2 and $10 for 3. All proceeds go to the Runathon and supported charities. 🌹🌹💛🖤

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