VM Events presents the return of the Sun to Surf Run & Walk events in Ohope, New Zealand! Welcoming participants of all abilities to experience the unique beach vibes of the treasured Eastern Bay region, and enjoy a slice of ocean paradise!
Whether you’re looking to nail a personal best on our flat and fast 21.1km and 10km courses, or wanting to embrace the end of our amazing Kiwi summer with family and friends in the 5km or The Wilde Whippet kids’ 1km fun social distances, Sun to Surf ticks all the boxes.
Hang out in the Sun to Surf Craft Food and Beverage Village and enjoy entertainment in the picturesque Port Ōhope Wharf. A popular fishing spot where the stunning scenery and the ocean air warms your soul.
Sun to Surf is proud to support local charities doing amazing things and this year we are super proud to announce that we will be supporting The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust!
The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust is dedicated to the protection of kiwi and other indigenous species in Whakatāne. With an emphasis on community involvement, the trust engages a small team of contractors and many volunteers for predator control, monitoring of kiwi and education for school groups and the public alike.
The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust, alongside their partners; Department of Conservation, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Whakatāne District Council, Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Awa, the Dodds Family Trust and private landowners, aims to expand its scope for the benefit of local biodiversity, working towards a self-sustaining kiwi population.
Every donation helps to make a tangible difference in protecting kiwi, a national taonga, for years to come and the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust is thankful for each and every contribution.
