Welcome to Athletics Nelson
Nelson’s only Athletics New Zealand registered senior club promoting running and walking in the Nelson Region.
What’s on this Week
Tuesday Pack Run
for all meet at The Prince Albert, Nile Street Nelson
5 30pm – bring a light – 40-60 minutes
every Tuesday – just turn up and enjoy
Speed Work
Wednesday evenings during Summer
6pm Saxton Track – free to attend
everyone is welcome – come along and give it ago
Saturday 25 January – Wakefield 10km
Wakefield Roaster – 10km & 5km
Registration: 2:15pm to 3.00pm
outside the Wakefield Police Station.
Note early start times
3:10pm Start for 10k walkers.
3:30pm Start for all 5k competitors & 10k runners.
Entry fees:
$5 for the 5k event, $10 for the 10k event.
Free for juniors, youth students and
paid-up 2025 members of Waimea Harriers & Athletics Nelson
It can be very hot during this summer event so
remember to hydrate well during the day,
as well as before and during the event.
10km Course map HERE.
5km Course map HERE.
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.
Waimea Harrier Event check website for more details
Wednesday 22 January – Ruby’s 5km
6.00am Morning Coffee Run (note time)
5km race for runners and walkers
held every Wednesday morning during January.
A great time of the day to get that run or walk
in and have the rest of the day to relax.
Meet at Ruby’s, the container on Akersten Street,
Port Nelson for registration.
All times recorded with a different 5km course each week.
$5.00 entry fee, enter on the morning of the event
heaps of spot prizes
Everyone is welcome
it’s a great way to get out and compete
with fellow runners and walkers.
Ruby’s will be open to have a coffee after the event either
relaxing with friends or take a couple home for breakfast.
click here to join Athletics Nelson
the only winter club affiliated to Athletics New Zealand
in the top of the South Island