Vineyard Vista Trail Run & Walk - Aramex Kiwi Walk and Run Trail Series 2026

Black Barn Vineyards gives this event its character from the first step: a scenic vineyard and countryside event that starts and finishes among the vines. The Vineyard Vista Trail Run & Walk sits firmly in relaxed trail territory, more country ramble than road race, with rolling farmland, vineyards, and quiet rural roads doing most of the talking. Underfoot, expect a mixed rhythm: mostly gravel and trail, with a smaller share of sealed road to keep things moving. The course has rural charm with gentle elevation, enough rise and fall to feel honest without turning it into a grind, and the payoff is wide views over Hawke’s Bay and panoramic countryside views. Runners and walkers both show up here, so the feel should be easygoing, outdoorsy, and more about soaking up Hawke’s Bay scenery than chasing a sterile fast course.