Running

Winter can make running feel harder. The mornings are darker, temperatures drop, trails can be wet and muddy, and staying motivated to head outside isn’t always easy. But winter can...

Don’t little things like cold, rain, ice, fog, and snow stop you from enjoying the running trails you love. But being well prepared will make it a lot more pleasurable...

Founded in Philadelphia in 1914, Brooks is historic footwear brand that began by making everything from ballet slippers to baseball shoes and roller skates. In 1970s the running boom inspired Brooks to shift to performance running footwear. Today, Brooks only makes running shoes and they’re totally focused on making footwear that helps runners enjoy their time more on the road...

If your goal is to compete in an endurance running event one of the best things you can do is to stay injury free, so your training isn’t impaired or interrupted.   How to develop...

If you’re a daily runner you’ll love the latest iteration of the Cloudmonster. The new On Cloudmonster 3 series brings to the party a triple-layer CloudTec® midsole combined with dual-density Helion foam, rockered sole that propels you forward, and a springy On Speedboard®. Together this technology delivers you even more impact absorption and plenty of the lively energy return everyone loves about Cloudmonsters , and makes every training run a session to look forward to.

But wait – there's more! The On Cloudmonster range gets a new addition for 2026 – the new On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. 

Adidas has launched their new Terrex range of trail running and hiking shoes, and they’re here now at Outside Sports. Look for them at our stores in Te Anau, Queenstown, Wanaka, and Tekapo or buy online.  ...

HOKA One One was founded in 2009 by French trail running enthusiasts Nicolas Mermoud and Jean-Luc Diard, who were both former Salomon employees whose ambition was to make shoes that allowed athletes to run downhill faster and in more comfort. As true outdoor adventurers they participated in a variety of sports and were inspired by the chunky mountain bike tires and fat powder skis that gave bikers and skiers the sensations they were looking to bring to life for runners with their shoes. 

With perfect gravel trails starting right from town there's no excuse not go for a run when you're in Wanaka. With the obvious exception of Mt Iron, the trails are...

Queenstown is an absolute haven for gravel runners with an extensive trail network through mountain scenery that people come from all over the world to see. And don’t worry if you aren’t so keen on running up steep hills. Many of Queenstown’s most popular gravel running trails are level or gently undulating, and very easy to access by foot, bike or car.

The latest shoe to arrive at Outside Sports from Salomon is their exciting new Aero Glide 3 Gravel. Salomon Running in France literally wrote the book on gravel running so...

If you’re doing long distances in training or endurance races, a Salomon running vest is your new best friend. In fact, all the runners (and mountain bikers too) at Outside...

Want to blast along the toughest trails like nothing can stop you? Well, the new TRABUCO MAX™ 4 from Asics could be the one you’ve been waiting for—especially if you’re...