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Nelson’s only Athletics New Zealand registered senior club promoting running and walking in the Nelson Region.
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South Island Masters
Track & Field Championships
Nelson 23-25 January 2026
Saxton Athletics Oval
Entries are now open
Click here for more info, entry and programme
Van & A Man Little Hill Runs
The Little Hill Runs is a series of
4 different run/walk races over January
every Monday night – start 6.00pm
kicking off on the 5th of January
check out the facebook page for more info
Ruby’s 6.00am Morning Coffee Run
meet at Ruby’s Coffee Container Akersten Street, Port Nelson.
first run Wednesday 7 January 6.00am
$5 entry fee, enter on the morning of the event
different course each week with spot prizes to be won
No Webscorer number
then click here
and avoid the queue
you can also check your number
see confirmation list top right corner on Webscorer
check out the facebook page for more info
Saturday 17 – Wakefield 10km
Milnes Beatson Wakefield Roaster
5km and 10km fun run or walk
This event takes place on a lovely course
through Wakefield & surrounding countryside.
Registration: 2:15pm to 3.00pm
outside the Wakefield Police station.
Note Start Times
3:10pm Start for 10k walkers.
3:30pm Start for all 5k competitors & 10k runners.
Entry fees:
$5 the 5k event, $10 the 10k event.
Free for juniors, youth students and paid-up 2025-2026
members of Athletics Nelson & Waimea Harriers
It can be very hot during this summer event
Remember to hydrate well during the day
as well as before and during the event
There will be a water station at 2.5km and stations
with water and cold flannels at 5km & the finish
Waimea Harriers reserves the right to change or
shorten the course, or change the time or even
cancel the event depending on the weather conditions on the day
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