Join us in running for recovery.

Our Kaupapa. To increase health, wellbeing and connection. Supporting recovery from addiction and mental distress through the vehicle of running and walking.

Health & Wellbeing

Supporting individuals in recovery to access exercise in a safe and inclusive environment.

Participation &

Inclusion

Connecting

Community

Pay It

Forward

Our Story

The Speed Freaks Charitable Trust was established in 2021. Our genesis story began with a run group at Odyssey House Mens residential programme in 2017 supported by our Programme Director.

Today Speed Freaks Magic is shared with new walkers and runners through their residential and day programmes as well as our community and Park Runs.

Our programme connects community, grows health and wellbeing and is delivered by community volunteers and peer volunteers, who have taken part in our groups.

Recovery Capital is an important part of our mahi. Well evidenced and documented strengths based approached to building and developing skills in three areas; personal, social and community capital. We are proud to support our participants in their personal journey growing recovery capital and our communities as we weave relationships of understanding, respect and inclusion.

If you see our now near iconic t shirts please say hello, shout out and support. We will be smiling right back.

From 5 km to ultra distance, and support crew there is something for everyone. Come join us.

Working Together

We work in partnership with service providers. Incorporating the Speed Freaks programme to support reintegration and treatment outcomes.

Volunteer coaches are matched with your service and develop long term relationships, supporting individual health and wellbeing.

Our programme is available in Ōtautahi and Tāmaki Makaurau. We are keen to offer groups beyond these regions but are currently at resource capacity.

544 People supported by the Speed Freaks

68

Volunteer Coaches

10

Peer Volunteers supporting groups

Community Events Waiver

Taking part in a Speed Freaks social event recognises that participation in running and walking is a potentially hazardous activity and you are aware of all risks associated with such participation, including, but not limited to, falls; contact with other participants, spectators, or others, or vehicular or other traffic; the effects of the weather, including heat and/or humidity, wind, cold, and wet or slippery surfaces; falling tree branches or other overhead objects; and the crowded nature and other conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by participants. By taking part you assume personal responsibility of any potential risks and hazards.

Session Guidelines and Expectations

It can be a bit daunting joining something new and we are here to support you. It is important that all groups are safe and supportive for everyone. The ground rules have been developed by our participants in support of this: