Lovelock track resurfacing

Kate Doherty
Sep 28
3 min read

Updated: Oct 10

And what it means for training in October/November 2025

Great news! At last the Lovelock Track is set to be resurfaced.

We’ve been working with Auckland Council on planning this work, it’s now due to get under way on 13 October 2025.

All going according to plan, we’ll have a fresh, bouncier and safer new track back in action before the end of the year, as well as a new discus cage and other improvements. How good!

Training & summer athletics

The track works will mean some changes to the start of our summer season, especially for our younger athletes.

Here’s what we anticipate for each of our squads while the track is out of action.

Halberg Squad (u7s) and Snell Squad (7-9s)

We will start our summer programme as soon as we have access to the track and equipment after the work is complete. This is expected to be late-November/early December.

Lydiard Squad (10+) / Lightning Bolts

Nick and Dion will continue with a distance/endurance running programme (similar to Lightning Bolts) on Wednesdays 6-7pm in term four.

Wednesday 8 October

Not sure what Lightning Bolts is like? Come along on Wednesday 8th October at 6pm for a taster and a last run on the Lovelock Track.

From 15 October

We will be based at the football field on top of Owairaka Mt Albert on Wednesday nights from 15th October. We'll use the flat area for speedwork and drills and the surrounding trails and road loop for strength, aerobic work and endurance. Effectively it means that we will have a strong aerobic base for when the new track opens. There's limited parking on the Maunga but plenty on the streets leading up to the summit. This is open to everyone who has been running with us through the winter plus any new 10+ athletes who are not put off by more of a "distance running focus".

We will also continue to offer Saturday morning runs when we're not racing. We meet at 7.55 at the Owairaka parkrun start. Some faster running, some endurance, some hills and some strength work. Get in touch if you are interested in these Saturday sessions.

Sprint Squad (13+)

Monday and Thursday training (5:30-7pm) continues at the Lovelock Track until Thursday 2nd October. From Monday 6th October we'll move to Three Kings Reserve until the works are complete. Contact us if you're in the squad and not on the WhatsApp group.

Jumps / Hurdles / Technical / Combined events (12+)

Monday speed/hurdles sessions at Three Kings Reserve from Monday 6th October until works are complete.
Thursday multi-event sessions with Nanne at Mt Smart (6pm start) from Thursday 15th October until works are complete.
Thursday hurdle sessions with Carolyn at Three Kings Reserve (5:30pm start) until the works are complete.

Senior distance (Baz’s group)

Runs will continue to be based at the clubrooms throughout the works - clubrooms will be accessible for leaving your gear, we'll run from there.

Keeping you informed

As we confirm alternative venues and throughout the track work we’ll keep you informed via email, our social channels and our website, as well as individual squad chat groups. Contact us if you need to be added to a chat group.

There are also events around the region that athletes can take part in - McKinnon Shield, Go! Series and Ribbon Days. Keep an eye on our events page and social channels for details.