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NZ’s Biggest Road & Trail Running Festival
4-5 December ‘26 | 📍Nelson, NZ
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Welcome to the team, Client Legal Solutions! 👏

Last year Client Legal Solutions supported The Spectacle as a Local Hero. Every Local Hero goes into the draw to become an Official Partner the following year, and this time they came out on top.

So, in 2026, you'll see their name on the Client Legal Road Relay, racing through the heart of Nelson on Saturday 5 December!

Client Legal Solutions is a Nelson and Motueka law firm that is all about client care. They look out for the best outcome for every client, explain things to in plain language, and always put their clients and their community first. It's a mindset we share.

We've worked with the Client Legal Solutions team ourselves and can say they absolutely practice what they preach. 🙌

Need good local legal advice? Go and check them out 👇

🌐 https://clientlegalsolutions.co.nz
📘 https://www.facebook.com/clientlegalsolutions
💼 https://nz.linkedin.com/company/client-legal-solutions

#TheSpectacle #Nelson #LocalHero by @runthespectacle

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The Spectacle 5km course has had a serious upgrade! 🔥

We’re stoked to announce that the 5km will now be made up of just two stunning loops through the CBD and along the Maitai River.

You’ll still get the inner-city atmosphere you know and love, but now with a whole lot more of Nelson’s beautiful natural scenery thrown in. 🌿

And what better timing than to coincide with The Spectacle hosting the Athletics New Zealand 5km Road Championships!

thespectacle.co.nz/the-5km by @runthespectacle

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4 days ago

🎉 YOU’VE DONE IT!! 🎉

You’ve raised a whopping $50,000 for local charities! ❤️

We’re honestly a little lost for words.

Over 900 people have donated to support local organisations that do so much for our communities. Every fundraiser, donation, and socials post has helped get us here, and we're pretty darn blown away.

We're not done yet though - there's still two months until race day. How much more do you think we can raise in the next eight weeks?? by @runthespectacle

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5 days ago

That finish-line feeling… is there anything better??

In just two months, this could be you! 🏁 The count down is well and truly on! by @runthespectacle

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6 days ago

Take the stress out of race weekend with one of our travel packages!

We’ve partnered with Moxie Travel to look after your logistics for race weekend. Transport, accommodation and insider recommendations sorted – so you get the best of Nelson with full focus on the race ahead.

Or, if you'd like to extend your Nelson Tasman adventure beyond race weekend, check out our Adventure Travel Package - perfect for the whole family!

Find more info here: https://www.moxietravel.co.nz/run-the-spectacle/ (link in bio) by @runthespectacle

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16 days ago

WEEK 1 OF 11 - DONE! 🏃‍♀️💨

If you’re following one of our free training plans for the 5km, 10km, 22km or 50km, week one is officially in the bag.

How did it go?

💪 Nailed it
🏃‍♀️Got most of it done
😅 Let’s not talk about it
🙌 Starting next week!

Whatever happened, there’s still 10 weeks until The Spectacle, and still time to start a free training plan by Pete from Pfitzinger Coaching or Ali from Stellar Run Coaching! Check them out here: thespectacle.co.nz/training-plans

Bring on week 2! by @runthespectacle

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19 days ago

You’ve raised an incredible $40,000 for charity through The Spectacle! 💛

A whopping 128 of you have signed up to fundraise, with 714 donations made so far.

That’s 128 people choosing to make their Spectacle experience count for something bigger, backed by hundreds of generous supporters. 🙌

Incredible.

A massive thank you to everyone fundraising, donating and helping make a difference through The Spectacle. We’re so grateful for each and every one of you. 💛

And we've still got 10 weeks of fundraising to go! by @runthespectacle

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20 days ago

Let’s settle some very important running debates. 👀

Road or trail?
Morning or evening runs?
Summer running or winter running?

Screenshot this post, circle your picks and share your answers to your story. Then tag a running mate and see how different (or dangerously similar) your choices are! 😂

Don't forget to tag @thespectacle.nz so we can see what you picked! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ by @runthespectacle

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25 days ago

We’re on the hunt for our 2026 volunteer legends! 🙌

It’s our incredible team of volunteers who have helped bring The Spectacle to life over the past two years, and this year we’re looking for almost 200 legends to help make it happen again!

To say a huge THANK YOU for giving up your time and energy, every volunteer will receive a Spectacle volunteer tee - so you can look the part while cheering, directing, supporting and generally making race-day magic happen.

If you’ve got the time and capacity to volunteer this year, we’d love to hear from you.

Simply get in touch with Sirena at volunteers@thespectacle.co.nz, and she’ll find a role that works for you. by @runthespectacle

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a month ago

🏃‍♀️Training plans are here!🏃‍♂️

Want to feel prepared, confident and ready to make the most of your Spectacle weekend?

We’ve teamed up with Pete Pfitzinger and Ali Pottinger to bring you free 11-week training plans to help you get to the start line feeling ready for your challenge — and ready to have a great Spectacle weekend.

Choose your distance and get stuck in:

5km – Level 1 - Level 3
10km – Level 1 & Level 2
22km – Level 1 & Level 2
50km – Level 2

Our 10km, 22km and 50km plans have been written by experienced coach Ali Pottinger from Stellar Run Coaching, while our 5km plans have been created by renowned running coach Pete Pfitzinger from Pfitzinger Coaching.

Ali brings years of experience coaching runners across road, trail and ultra distances, while Pete is one of the world’s most respected distance running coaches.

👉 Find the training plans on our website now: thespectacle.co.nz/training-plans by @runthespectacle

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a month ago

THEY’RE BACK! 🔥

Get ready, Whakatū-Nelson — The Black Seeds are returning to The Spectacle for another unforgettable free concert!

Once the racing wraps up, it’s time to celebrate. Swap your running shoes for dancing shoes and come dance the night away right in the centre of the CBD!

Bring your friends, bring the whānau and enjoy an evening of live music and good vibes to kick off the summer ☀️

📍 Trafalgar Square
📅 Saturday 5 December
🕤 9.15pm–11pm taken in Nelson, New Zealand by @runthespectacle

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a month ago

WE’RE ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY! 🔥

Look at how much you’ve already raised through The Spectacle!

We’re sitting at almost $11.5k raised for charity already — and we reckon it might be time to rethink our fundraising target… What do you think we should aim for?

$20K? $30K? $40K?! More??

An incredible $10,000 has been raised for Nelson Tasman Hospice alone, which is absolutely amazing. ❤️

If you haven’t signed up to fundraise through your Spectacle event yet, there’s still plenty of time. Pick your charity, set up your fundraising page and get your friends, whānau and colleagues behind you. Let’s band together and help raise some much-needed funds for some great causes.

👉 Sign up to fundraise via the link below and let’s see how far we can take this!

Every dollar makes a difference💚

https://spectacle26.grassrootz.com/ by @runthespectacle

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